PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

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. Government Efforts.

Payments 131

Payments Los Angeles San Francisco New York City 131

CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

New York, Boston, Chicago, and Nashville, among other cities, all played host to newly minted unicorns last year. Company Description: Based in Nashville, Tennessee, SmileDirectClub provides at-home teeth-straightening kits. Bird Rides currently operates in more than 100 locations. . SmileDirectClub. Valuation: $3.2B.

San Francisco 77

San Francisco Company US California 77

CB Insights

APRIL 24, 2018

Retailers are leveraging technology, such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to enhance operational visibility and personalize their customer service, a new necessity in fast-changing and demanding consumer market. “We’re in a test-and-learn phase as we consider what other investment routes we should explore.

Retail 59

Retail Trends Technology Branding 59