PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Earlier this month, as PYMNTS noted , the Federal Reserve said its Boston bank is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore the possibility of issuing digital currency. But a race to a rollout is not in the cards. Central bank digital currencies (or CBDCs) have been gathering steam, at least as a concept.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Nike North America Media Relations Director Josh Benedek told Front Office Sports that the company took the “heavy lifting” out of shopping with its checkout experience: “All your preferences, all your credit card payments, everything like that is already set up on your phone. It makes that purchasing much easier.”

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

Store count isn’t everything,” CEO Suzanne Greco told The Boston Globe. It’s just not what people want anymore,” Bob Phibbs, CEO of New York consultancy The Retail Doctor, told The Washington Post. “If The retailer said it has secured $725 million in debtor-in-possession financing as the case proceeds through bankruptcy court.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 23, 2017

You will all know by now that I love the innovations in retail banking in Turkey, and Gürhan didn’t disappoint. Credit and debit card surcharges to be banned – BBC The worst offenders are airlines and food delivery apps, the government says.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Skirting Cash Shortages at Boston Pride. Boston’s pride celebration is one of the season’s biggest events for Mandy Roberge, the owner and artist behind Wicked Good Henna. The 2018 Boston Pride parade reportedly saw more than 750,000 spectators and over 55,000 marchers. Customers] recognize the reader [I use],” Kim said.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2018

Then I went to Whole Foods on the North Shore of Boston Saturday morning to do some grocery shopping. I’ve been a Whole Foods shopper since I moved to Boston 17 years ago for the same reasons that each of you may be too: organic meat, seafood, produce and foods, great bread and cheese and a fun vibe. Prime Time at the Grocery Store.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

It’s a hungry brand, gobbling up three different food delivery competitors in the last quarter alone: Boston-based Foodler, Groupon’s OrderUp and most recently, Yelp’s Eat24. The OrderUp acquisition from Groupon ended on similar terms, with Groupon customers gaining coupon codes and gift cards to certain Grubhub-participating restaurants.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Customers in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. Some curbside customers will also receive complimentary gifts like free unlimited coffee cards, holiday Nordy Bars, Sugarfina cubes and more, the company said. for a $20 fee.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2016

From loyalty to inventory management and data to omnicommerce strategy, there’s no shortage of available features and options for retailers looking to upgrade to full-service payments solutions. Even after a retailer does find a suitable option, integrating the system into their operations can be a challenge.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As the buyer of the luxury retailer brand negotiates with the store’s landlord, Barneys New York’s flagship store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan will stay open for at least another year in a smaller form. The release also noted that “gift cards may be redeemed until Nov. Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Since about mid-December of 2018, checking out in the stores here in Boston has become even more of a hassle. Never mind the people who start rummaging around in their purse or wallet to pull out their cards after stepping up to the checkout counter. Merchants, especially in an increasingly tough retail environment, just want the sale.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2017

While many in the Greater Boston area stayed indoors to keep clear of the arctic chill that had descended upon the region, eight teams hunkered down in offices in the middle of the Financial District with another goal in mind: reimagining the retail and payments experience using AR/VR technologies.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Early accounts seem to indicate that the just-launched Apple -branded credit card is finding its way into customers’ hands, and into heavy use. According to issuer Goldman Sachs , they have opened up about $10 billion in credit lines in just over month for the Apple Card. Of that $10 billion, Apple Card?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

And in at least one cue for CBDC design to be taken from cash, the BIS stated that the digital currencies should be as “easy as using cash,” in transactions that can be done through tapping card or scanning a mobile phone, in a bid to encourage adoption and accessibility. In an interview with Karen Webster published Monday (Oct.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Goldman Denies Discriminatory Apple Card Practices, Says It Will Reassess Limits. Goldman Sachs has promised to reevaluate how credit limits are determined for Apple Card users after being accused of gender discrimination. Amazon To Build $40M Robotics Innovation Hub Near Boston. Google Dives Into DDAs. Deutsche Bank told U.K.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2019

Some companies, such as French sporting goods retailer Decathlon , are turning to QR codes as they expand to new markets, notably the U.S. The company recently partnered up with a number of merchants to drive acceptance of its mobile wallet, Apple Pay, including retailers like Bonobos and electric scooter rental company Bird.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

fans traveling to Boston for the start of the World Series will want to pack — and possibly purchase for the first time — sweaters, as this week will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy New England’s crisp fall weather. Gift Cards’ New Unfavorable Fans. As of September 2018, losses from gift-card fraud have hit $53 million.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2017

Are shopping malls doomed to fall by the wayside along with retail trends of the past? This year, Boston Retail Partners principal analyst Ken Morris shared his thoughts with Glossy on the closing department stores and what’s happening as a result. Not quite yet. But what’s interesting is what’s happening to the good malls.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2018

In investment news, Boston-based Flipside Crypto notched $3.4 And Denmark’s Danske Bank is removing options for customers to purchase financial instruments that are tied to the price of digital currencies, CoinDesk reported – although the bank’s customers will still be able to buy cryptocurrencies using their credit cards. In the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2018

Mastercard Introduces Remote Biometric Card Enrollment. As biometrics have begun to represent the next generation in securing payments, Mastercard has unveiled a technological advancement for its own biometric cards. Amazon Expands Boston Tech Hub; Adds 2,000 New Tech Roles. Regulators in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Consumers can interact with a selection of curated goods using technology that the publisher believes will power the next generation of the omnichannel retail experience. Since Marie Claire is working with Neiman Marcus as its retail partner, they are styling outfits that fit into those three segments. The Marie Claire Customer.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

In a recent trend, eCommerce mattress brands have been moving into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening their own stores and pop-up shops to help let customers test-drive their products in real life. 22) before reportedly extending the service into Boston and New York, among other cities.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This week, I’m compelled to offer a few thoughts that go against the grain on several topics that made the news last week: Amazon’s NY HQ2 , card interchange fees and Facebook ad revenue. So, Amazon hasn’t just benefited its customers: It has forced retailers to lower prices and increase their levels of service. have been settled.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

When it comes to completing in-store payments, 36 percent of customers prefer to use credit cards and 33 percent opt for debit cards. Card acceptance has also been key. Frosty Ice Cream has deployed soft-serve trucks in the Boston area since 1958. Every year, we’re getting less cash and more credit cards,” Sacchetti said.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2018

After all, Boston managed to have a St. According to John Hecht, consumer finance analyst at the investment bank Jefferies, retailers “have become really aggressive at pushing back” and looking for better rates from the card networks. Sometimes, the unexpected is good. billion in India , noted Bloomberg. And speaking of Amazon….

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And you can see it in the hustle by retailers and brands large and small to pivot their businesses and business models — and the disclaimers on just about every retail site starting a week or more ago that orders placed online might not make it in time for Christmas. percent of all retail sales. consumers — 47.2 Share of U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2018

It’s Boston. It’s February (or maybe it’s May, because it’s still snowing in Boston). So much so that P97 will go live this week with one of the largest fuel retailers in the United States, across 10,000 U.S. The benefits of connected commerce can accrue up and down the retail chain. Picture this. It’s snowing.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

That changed on the 11th day of the month that year, when the first internet purchase in history was made by a Philadelphia resident with a Visa card. s two resident retail superpowers’ race for the consumer’s whole paycheck this week. s two resident retail superpowers’ race for the consumer’s whole paycheck this week.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2016

Generally speaking, withdrawal limits are not set at the ATM and are instead the purview of card-issuing organizations. Those massive withdrawals do not represent illegal activity, according to bank officials, but they do raise red flags in a regulatory environment where large cash transfers are often considered, at least, a reason for alarm.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2016

As long as the same credit card linked to Uber accounts is used for purchases at participating retailers, within a few days after accepting the offer, riders will receive between $5 and $20 to use on their next rides. We’re excited to partner with Visa on this initiative.”.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2017

That retail is changing rapidly — and that many of its oldest and most established players are struggling to keep pace — is not much of a surprise these days. Everyone knows retailers are in trouble — at this point, the whole market knows it. And retailers also know they have a problem,” said Arish Ali, CEO of Skava.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2018

The traditional gift for a ninth anniversary is pottery, and our offices are in Boston – but, you know, no pressure.). and was followed by the great cybercriminal migration to the web and card-not-present transactions. and was followed by the great cybercriminal migration to the web and card-not-present transactions.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Brex Co-Founder and Co-CEO Henrique Dubugras said in a press release , “Even before customers think about credit cards, they need a place to store their business capital. Goldman reportedly wants to keep expanding retail offerings and raising revenue, while Saga wants to become more competitive in regards to savings offerings.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2017

But once the employer opts into the program through a participating benefit provider, the employee is able to add a commuter benefits debit card to their Uber account. At the end of the past summer, Uber announced the initial program that allowed employees to upload their commuter benefits debit card to pay for uberPOOL rides.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

As PYMNTS is Boston-based, the company is, of course, excited to see Tom Brady take a shot at that sixth Super Bowl ring. At NFL events and shops, there will be an MVP checkout lane that encourages cashless payment, whether it’s through a card or a wearable. We are mostly kidding about that. Snack Time. per person.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

They can then select a host, which could be, say, a retail store or hotel, and enter their drop-off and pick-up times in addition to their number of small and/or large bags. Consumers pay for their storage by credit card, and the hosts get paid out every Friday through Stripe , which Korbel said “is our third-party payment processor.”.

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Celent Banking

MAY 9, 2017

Most of the time these days I don't have to think too much about money – my trusted Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards have been serving me well, to the point that I don't even bother exchanging currency before I get on the plane to many countries in Europe, especially Scandinavia, and increasingly, the US as well.

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