PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

But for all the glories of summer — long days, vacations and a built-in excuse to substitute ice cream for any actual meal — summer does have one asterisk for retailers in the U.S. So what fun in the sun can the nation’s retailers expect this year? However, across the U.S. Strange, but not necessarily bad.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2016

Omnicommerce usually refers to where and how retailers sell their products, not necessarily who they choose to sell them with. From office supplies and communal workspaces to new ways to pay for concert tickets, more barriers to siloed retail activity are falling every day to the onslaught of retail partnerships.

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Retail Las Vegas Millennials Conference 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. Shubert Ticketing sells tickets through its retail brand, Telecharge, as well as through hundreds of third-party agents.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. Shubert Ticketing sells tickets through its retail brand, Telecharge, as well as through hundreds of third-party agents.

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blockchain Boston US Customer Experience 100

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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San Diego Apple America Mobile 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The Sidewalk news comes as Amazon is slated to unveil new products and services at a virtual event later Thursday (Sept. Amazon watchers expect the event to (not surprisingly) emphasize the smart home. (Users can turn the Sidewalk feature off if they would like.).

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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. And beginning next week, exclusive private sale events are in the works for the most loyal Barneys shoppers.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

Retailers are aiming to help consumers manage chronic diseases as well as their overall health and wellness through new brick-and-mortar experiences. Through HealthHUBs, consumers are at the center of an unmatched retail health experience. CVS Health, however, is not the only retailer to bolster its health offerings.

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Atlanta Houston Fort Worth North Carolina 131

Celent Banking

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Having just returned from the whirlwind that is Sibos, I (along with many other industry observers) feel compelled to contribute my two cents on the top takeaways from the event, along with one observation on the mood. PSD 2 is often thought of in a retail banking context, but its implications will carry over to the corporate side as well.

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Boston Conference Course Strategy 200

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

And one of the most notable events of 2020 was the big appreciation in bitcoin’s price, tied as it is (and was) to optimism about cryptos’ future. Building The (Retail) Use Cases. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. You might even consider it shorthand for the crypto space itself.

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cryptocurrency Bitcoin Course Boston 258

PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2020

Ever since the bankruptcy of Lehman in 2008, one of the pivotal events of the financial crisis, the question of why the Fed didn’t bail out Lehman as it did other banks still remains. The disease spreads as far as Boston but is more or less contained in the small town of Cedar Creek, Calif., and that’s where the cure must be found.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

” Founded in 2012, Boston-based DraftKings offers daily fantasy sports contests across 11 professional sports and in eight countries, including the U.S., In New Jersey and Mississippi, DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail allows players to bet for major U.S. and Australia.

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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. However, for one of the prime spots during the most watched television event of the year, advertisers will be shelling out $5.25 We are mostly kidding about that. million for 30 seconds of airtime. Snack Time.

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Boston Retail Branding Payments 150

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Macy’s seems to be on something of a “say yes to everything” kick in 2016 as it tries to reset its business model after what has been a highly chaotic year for the struggling department store retailer. Its latest experiment with out-of-the-box thinking is in its beauty offerings.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

To serve customers who want to shop in stores and online, retailers and solution providers are working to offer a unified retail experience across multiple channels. According to the latest PYMNTS mPOS Tracker , almost two thirds – or 63 percent – of retailers plan to offer this option within the next three years.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2019

Turner continued, “We worked hard to create a place that offers our neighbors a destination to get together, enjoy great food and connect with members of the local community through a variety of culinary, wellness and cultural events.”. The store is also set to host social, health and wellness and culinary community events.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2019

As other PYMNTS research confirms, consumers are set to spend $23 billion buying mobile tickets for sports and gaming events by 2023. For the 2019 NFL season – PYMNTS is based in Boston, so Go Pats! – we can also expect more voice-assistant retail as part of the games.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2017

Some were already investors in the startup, which is headquartered in New York City and will use the funding to expand into Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., KidPass customers pay a fee each month to try different kid-friendly classes and events. and Chicago.

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Los Angeles San Francisco New York City Philadelphia 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

s two resident retail superpowers’ race for the consumer’s whole paycheck this week. The world’s largest physical retailer, Walmart, spent much of its earnings call with analysts discussing its digital commerce victories and expansion. economics, told CNBC that she expects retail sales — excluding autos — to have risen by 0.6

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Celent Banking

JANUARY 20, 2017

As for what you can expect between now and April 4 in Boston, look for a series of articles from the Celent analyst team highlighting some of the many insights that we’ve gleaned along the way. And while space is filling up fast, there’s still time to register for 2017 Innovation & Insight Day , April 4, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Case Study Boston Innovation Massachusetts 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

Korbel noted it is increasingly becoming “more challenging” to bring items into events. 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.

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New York City Washington Training Austin 132

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2019

2,420 in Boston and $2,300 in Seattle for a no-frills one-bedroom, probably a walk-up. Utilities and Wi-Fi are generally part of the package, as are things like housecleaning services, catered meals and special events like wine tastings on Fridays. The rent, to paraphrase a great American politician, is too damn high.

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San Francisco Millennials New York Wichita 156

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2018

Grab CEO and Co-Founder Anthony Tan said during an event to announce the launch of Grab Ventures, “As Grab turns 6, we are experiencing a period of solid growth. In January, it claimed to have 2,500 cars operating in New York, Chicago, Boston and Minneapolis, with 20,000 drivers in all 50 states.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In fact, in general, a “more is more” attitude prevails – from the decorations to the lights to the proliferation of sales events, it seems the entire commerce ecosystem has adopted a “go big or go home” mantra for the last eight weeks of the decade. Thus far, it doesn’t seem like anyone is all that interested in going home.

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Apple Massachusetts Data Cards 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Eat Your Coffee CEO and Co-founder Johnny Fayad was in college in Boston when he helped come up with the idea to make energy bars. They also use event marketing at occasions such as triathlons, targeting endurance athletes and sporting enthusiasts who need a snack to help with their performance.

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Boston Maine Apple Google 103

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

Call Blue Apron what you will: a struggling retailer, a comeback kid, a prime example of hype in the online world, a respectable survivor. Rumors had Walmart wanting to buy Blue Apron — the retail chain, after all, was and still is engaged in an existential struggle with Amazon, and was trying to pump up its eCommerce offerings.

Industry 110

Industry social media New York City Retail 110

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

Call Blue Apron what you will: a struggling retailer, a comeback kid, a prime example of hype in the online world, a respectable survivor. Rumors had Walmart wanting to buy Blue Apron – the retail chain, after all, was and still is engaged in an existential struggle with Amazon, and was trying to pump up its eCommerce offerings.

Industry 100

Industry social media New York City Retail 100

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2018

As it turns out, it is possible for a retailer to succeed so big they actually fail, a reality to which Build-A-Bear Workshop was introduced last week. Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John appeared on the “Today” show after the debacle to apologize for the event. “I

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Boston social media National Marketing 101

PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

While drinking on the deck is a good deal of fun in the summer sun, going to the grocery or liquor store to keep a gathering well-lubricated is not quite as enjoyable, particularly if the drinks run out in the middle of the event. ” The work is not easy. ” And those are results, he noted, are already observable in practice. .”

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New York Operations Retail Boston 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In this month’s feature story, PYMNTS examines the mPOS solutions powering Zinneken’s , a Belgian waffle bakery with several fixed locations and one Boston-based food truck, and Frosty Ice Cream , which claims to be Massachusetts’ oldest “mobile food and dessert catering company.” . Zinneken’s Serves Sweets With Speed .

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Massachusetts Boston Cards Operations 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

The game will be the main event for most people, particularly for fans in Boston and Philadelphia, as both cities are known for being ever so slightly fanatical about their sports teams. [GO There’s also a number of unofficial events,” Mokros added. “We Hey, we’re Boston-based. But not everyone. The Dog Bowl. Go Pats!

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Minneapolis Minnesota Philadelphia Boston 101

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

Not surprisingly, to make consumers more comfortable shopping and checking out in their stores, retailers have rushed to enable a “ contactless ” payment experience. One of the best things that happened last week was the reopening of hair salons in Boston. percent) and going to leisure events (44.5 Like payments terminals.

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Cards Study Maine Payments 147

William Mills

AUGUST 17, 2016

Here is a list of events we will attend this year: Finovate Fall 2016. BAI this year is combining BAI Retail Delivery and BAI Payments Connect into BAI Beacon, focusing on the most important issues facing financial services leaders. The MBA Annual conference is October 23-26 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. MBA Annual.

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Conference Innovation Las Vegas Colorado 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2018

But, back to the earth-shaking events of nine years ago. The traditional gift for a ninth anniversary is pottery, and our offices are in Boston – but, you know, no pressure.). Amazon will continue to be Amazon , and it will be interesting to see the rest of retail running to keep up. The product isn’t the point.

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Innovation Payments Cards Retail 177

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2017

But, according to Randy Shuken, founder and CEO of Qüero — a high-fashion, handmade footwear and clothing retailer — when it comes to products like clothes and shoes, customers often want to see, feel and try on products. That’s the value we get from these events.”.

Online 100

Online Branding Los Angeles Miami 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The game will be the main event for most people – particularly for fans in Boston and Philadelphia as both cities are known for being ever so slightly fanatical about their sports teams. [GO PATS!!!!]. There’s also a number of unofficial events,” Mokros says. “We Hey, we’re Boston-based. But not everyone.

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Minnesota Philadelphia Boston Minneapolis 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2018

After all, here in Boston, our local Irish population is eight times the size of the motherland’s, and Americans of every ethnic background get their green on one day a year. They’ll also grab event tickets, consumer electronics, more alcohol and toys you wouldn’t let your children buy. Patrick’s Day Is the Drunkest Day of the Year.

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Illinois Boston Course National 102