Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Finding the right place, at the right pace in a volatile and uncertain mobile marketplace. Research and everyday observation show how consumers are increasingly using mobile technologies. But how far are they willing to go to do their banking on small mobile devices? By Collin Canright. Ed Bachelder, payments consultant.

Mobile 105

Mobile Community Bank Community Technology 105

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2016

While mint chocolate chip ice-cream might be the way to a foodie’s heart, MintChip digital currency is not the way to a millennial’s mobile wallet, apparently — at least not in Liberty Village, Toronto. South Korea Is Mega Mobile. Korean consumers see no evil in mobile payments. is that Android mobile users in the U.K.

Mobile 100

Mobile Payments Apple Samsung 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

communities. That matters because as time goes by and existing cities become prohibitively expensive — think San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles, with Chicago, Boston and other areas not far behind — many younger, well-educated consumers are making moves to exurban or even rural areas, or smaller cities. Expensive Cities.

Payments 131

Payments Los Angeles San Francisco New York City 131

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2019

Most people like their banks, a built-in advantage for banks and credit unions as they fend off challenges from upstarts, and as more and more financial services get the mobile touch. The last such store closed earlier this year in Boston. We want to build a community around shared values,” Cherny noted.

Retail 116

Retail New York City Millennials Boston 116

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.

Retail 156

Retail Branding Millennials Online 156

CB Insights

MARCH 26, 2019

Every few weeks, another story about the dreaded generation surfaces: millennials are killing casual dining; millennials are killing breakfast cereal; millennials are killing home ownership. Millennials aren’t shunning luxury goods; they’re just renting them instead of buying. Millennials are in debt.

Millennials 78

Millennials Industry Trends Branding 78

PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2016

And Messenger and Marcus’ big bet is that its chatbots will provide a mechanism for brands to strike up those conversations with their community faster, cheaper and as well – if not better – than a live person can do now. Consumers love mobile. Those three apps account for 4 out of every 5 minutes on mobile. In the U.S.,

Google 100

Google Mobile Branding Apple 100