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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Advanced AI means reducing chargebacks, saving inventory, maintaining brand loyalty and spending more time managing the lunch rush than worrying about fraud.”. To illustrate how AI adoption is playing out in the field, the November Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker® contains a deep dive on the efforts of the Colorado-based Boston Market chain.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Truepill , an online pharmacy powering delivery for direct-to-consumer healthcare brands, announced Wednesday (Sept. Also participating were existing investors Boston-based Optum Ventures, which offers capital and strategic guidance to startups; TI Platform Management LLC., 9) that it closed on a $75 million Series C funding round.

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JULY 31, 2019

We at PYMNTS, being writers, don’t do cakes and gifts for birthdays, but instead prefer writing retrospective stories like this, treatments that serve not only as a history of a particularly newsworthy company, but also a glimpse into the future of the industry in which it operates. Back to 2012. Presto Eats is a good example of that.

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MAY 7, 2020

Amid lockdowns and a global economic collapse not seen since the Great Depression, the luxury industry faces a challenge like never before, according to a Bain & Company survey. The coronavirus crisis will force the industry to think more creatively and innovate even faster to meet a host of new consumer demands and channel constraints.”.

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JULY 31, 2019

We at PYMNTS, being writers, don’t do cakes and gifts for birthdays, but instead prefer writing retrospective stories like this, treatments that serve not only as a history of a particularly newsworthy company, but also a glimpse into the future of the industry in which it operates. Back to 2012. Presto Eats is a good example of that.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

The brand will only sell its “Glossier You” fragrance, which has become one of the top-rated products on Glossier.com since rolling out in October 2017, CNBC reported. Nordstrom has had an industry reputation for being a much-desired partner for up-and-coming online brands that are seeking to grow. fragrance sales.”.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

After opening the first of these brick-and-mortar pop-up shops in New York in 2016 — followed by more in cities including Boston, Los Angeles and Miami — Shuken noted the shops often led to repeat customers. While Qüero may have built its brand with the help of real-world pop-up shops, its foundation remains decidedly in the virtual world.

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OCTOBER 6, 2020

The ongoing pandemic is devastating the restaurant industry, with eateries leaning heavily on mobile ordering to make up for declines in walk-in traffic. A study found that the industry expanded by 20 percent over the past five years, with online food delivery revenue expected to hit $24 billion by 2023.

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JUNE 10, 2020

The hospitality industry employs about 10 percent of the U.K.’s There is one shining light in the company’s operations: the pan-Asian brand Wagamama, which has performed well since the Restaurant Group bought it in 2018. The latter will take the lion’s share of the hit. The closures come as the restaurant business in the U.K.,

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

After cherished Boston dining spot, Stella, closed its doors due to pandemic losses, chef and owner Evan Deluty couldn’t let the dream die — or his heavenly preparations disappear — and has reinvented Stella as a gourmet food truck. Deluty told Boston.com, “I’m not into opening a brick and mortar right now.

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JUNE 26, 2020

Tom originally went to school for music at Berklee College of Music in Boston (not the only consultant in the music scene ). When he wanted to return to living on land, he spent a year self-producing and recording his own album back in Boston. What excites you most about the tech industry?

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said, “To date, U.S. regulators have taken a more hands-off approach by issuing non-binding guidelines, thus allowing industry stakeholders to pave the way forward. It’s part of that “stand back” posture the Boston Fed noted in its March brief. isn’t in the lead here, which is okay.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The legal cannabis industry is large as of the start of 2019 – and, according to most experts, it’s on track to get even larger. Cannabis beauty brands are becoming increasingly popular, and CBD products are the next big thing in beauty,” Kim D’Angelo, Neiman Marcus’ beauty buyer, said in an email. Here in the U.S.,

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CB Insights

JULY 9, 2018

Whether you call it happy hour, apéro, or aperitivo, the couple of hours right after work and before dinner is a key drinking occasion for major alcohol brands. To tap into the craft spirits and new alcoholic beverages trends, major alcohol companies such as Diageo, AB InBev, and Pernod Ricard have all started to invest in emerging brands.

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JUNE 2, 2020

This setup will take “what is usually a daunting and extremely complicated task, and turn it into a simple, concise step-by-step process without allowing you to make any mistakes before you move on to the next step,” said Casey Heim, founder and CEO of Kansas-based Wake 10, a boating-industry manufacturer. based B.A.A.B.S.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Years later, when he found an opportunity to open the restaurant’s first franchise, D’Alessio was ecstatic about bringing the taste he loved during his college days to Boston. However, on the other hand, the industry comes with its own set of challenges. “It’s The restaurant brought falafel to Boston in a whole new style.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. The access is exclusive to Caesars locations across select states where the company operates casino properties. and Australia. .

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The branding will reflect the financial institutions and not Google. Amazon To Build $40M Robotics Innovation Hub Near Boston. Governments are tightening know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements on various industries out of increasing concern over fraud threats. Deutsche Bank told U.K.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Our team is dedicated to continuing 7-Eleven’s legacy of innovation with industry-leading digital solutions. The Staples Connect concept, which offers experiences and solutions as well as a place to transact, debuted in multiple Boston area stores on Feb. The company works with around 100 brands in total.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Boston-based athletic company New Balance has a simple mission: to become the world’s best running brand. Nike and Adidas would also like to be the world’s best running brand, and both are much larger. And those collaborations are even more on display in New Balance’s new brand of physical stores. The Run Hub.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

In an effort to raise the bar on the consumer experience, many in the retail industry have slowly begun integrating more aspects of AI, including machine learning and natural language processing. Now, more than ever, consumers expect a certain level of personalization when interacting with a brand.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Bloomberg reported this week that Boston-based home décor eCommerce giant Wayfair turned in strong Q3 financials, noting that the firm’s quarterly results “exceeded analysts’ estimates, suggesting the wave of home improvement inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic is lingering.”. Unmasking What Happened.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Pharmacy operator CVS , for example, experimented with a program in Boston in which shoppers received free delivery on prescriptions and eCommerce purchases as well as other perks. The program, which is dubbed CarePass, also includes access to a pharmacy helpline, a discount on CVS branded products and a monthly coupon.

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MAY 18, 2017

And Boston Dynamics is working on their own robotic delivery system, which it showed off at this past April’s TED 2017 conference. In fact, new industry research indicates that 70 percent of consumers still value physical retail stores. Bringing Online to the Real World . About the Tracker.

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Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

A number of customer experience submissions this year focus on building out separate digital subsidiary brands within traditional institutions. These brands are basically separate products that offer a digital-first experience to a certain demographic, but are closely tied to the main bank. Submissions were a mix of the two approaches.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

DraftKings already has similar arrangements with three NBA franchises: the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers. wagering at the sports betting site bookmaker.eu , recently told industry publication SI Gambling. We’re talking about the strengths of virtual teams right now, but this is the current landscape.”.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

Talk of “friction” in the payments industry is mostly about removing obstacles to consumer transactions, and how easily (or not) those payments get processed on the backend by merchants and banks. But there are other types of unwanted friction in finance.

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JULY 30, 2019

As if that’s not enough, McDonald’s — the granddaddy of the QSR industry, and which posted a better-than-average Q2 in terms of same-store sales both in the U.S. More than 400 Dunkin’ restaurants throughout New York City’s five boroughs are now offering delivery through Seamless, Grubhub’s New York brand. The old QSR is dead.

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MARCH 9, 2020

According to industry research , 70 percent of consumers use their mobile devices on their QSR/FCR food purchasing journey. Like Baron and other industry influencers, Fahmy is playing for the long term. It’s a new concept that means both parties win.”. He sees it as disrupting the current app picture in the favor of restauranteurs.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Since about mid-December of 2018, checking out in the stores here in Boston has become even more of a hassle. This newfound friction is the result of the City of Boston passing a bill that bans plastic bags and gives merchants the right to charge for ones made of paper. And it will be a lot more than just 10 cents. The Ban on the Ban.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Cosi, the Boston-based sandwich chain renowned for its flatbread sandwiches, filed for bankruptcy in a Boston courtroom. “Without technology, this industry is not going to move much further.” Cosi operated 74 company-owned restaurants and 31 franchised restaurants in 15 states at the time of filing. and Rue21, Inc.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 11, 2014

According to a 2012 Boston College Center for Retirement Research study , 63% of American males (why only males I do not know) participated exclusively in defined contribution (DC) retirement plans in 2007, up from 47% in 1992. My firm, full of banking industry consultants, just held an education session regarding our 401k plan.

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MAY 24, 2018

Unlike more traditional brands, Wiivv doesn’t have inventory. Additionally, Wiivv works on a B2B to C strategy, partnering with leading brands to provide Wiivv’s fit tech as a platform. They also have been road-tested: One of the company’s staffers actually ran the Boston Marathon with the sandals. The Business Model.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Taco Bell is among the major restaurant brands that has teamed with delivery service provider Grubhub to reach customers. Cyberattacks hit financial services firms 300 times more often than firms in other industries per the Boston Consulting Group. Inside Taco Bell’s Omnichannel Overhaul.

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APRIL 14, 2020

The global fitness industry is worth roughly $100 billion a year, $27 billion of which comes from U.S And it is an industry that virtually shut down on a dime in the last month, as fitness studios, gyms and even virtual studios where tele-classes are filmed by instructors have shut their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

That’s why the always resourceful restaurant sector went all-in on mobile order-ahead (MOA) and kept the nation fed while industry players looked for their next move. A number of novel approaches show the creativity that pairs so well with food, as leading quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and fast-casual brands test cool new concepts.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Articles via USA Today, Payments Today, The Financial Brand and Bloomberg. However, as this article points out, the banking industry isn’t doing so well when it comes to customer trust, loyalty and creating a personalized banking experience.

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