PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2017

Whether it’s San Francisco, New York City, London or Hong Kong, each of these areas have become well-known for developing and implementing innovative ideas. This report purports that technology is the game changer when it comes to bridging the gap between the startup-heavy places, like Silicon Valley and Boston, and the rest of the world.

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

Online betting company DraftKings is merging with two other companies and going public, according to a report by the Boston Business Journal. Jason Robins, the co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, is going to run the new company, which will be incorporated in Nevada and keep its headquarters in Boston.

Las Vegas 130

Las Vegas Company San Francisco Boston 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Long before innovators began talking about the power of ecosystems to transform commerce, scientists spent centuries studying them under microscopes in their labs. Decomposer for innovator large or small, established or emerging. Some spend much more in cities like Boston, New York and San Francisco. Consumer for the end user.

Innovation 146

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Online betting company DraftKings is merging with two other companies and going public, according to a report by the Boston Business Journal. Jason Robins, the co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, is going to run the new company, which will be incorporated in Nevada and keep its headquarters in Boston.

Las Vegas 130

Las Vegas San Francisco Boston Nevada 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

Google is reportedly back in the robotics game , according to a The New York Times report. As PYMNTS covered in 2017, SoftBank , the Japanese telecommunications company, announced that a subsidiary of SoftBank entered into a definitive agreement to acquire robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics from Alphabet , the parent company of Google.

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Google Boston New York Report 116

PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2018

The restaurant, Spyce , is set to open this spring in central Boston. While the Restaurant Readiness Index revealed that QSR industry adoption of innovation has been spotty, kiosks were the one area where the best-performing and worst-performing QSRs were making advances. An earlier version was opened at an MIT cafeteria.

Innovation 105

Innovation Study Google Survey 105

PYMNTS

AUGUST 29, 2020

Consumers also occasionally reported finding them creepy. Although they look kind of dog-like, they’re actually quadruped robots designed by Boston Dynamics and leased by Ford. Although Ford is leasing them, Boston Dynamics has recently started selling the robo-mutts for $75,000 apiece. Such robots aren’t cheap.

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Boston Detroit Technology California 238

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. First, there … Five financial innovations you may have missed I just attended an EFMA conference where the opening presentation talked about the most innovative banks in the world.

Boston 171

Boston Bitcoin Innovation Conference 171

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

One solution: in-house healthcare innovation labs. Get the 47-page google in healthcare report. We put together a list of healthcare innovation labs from new entries to the field, as well as some of the oldest — and most familiar — names in health. McKesson and the Mayo Clinic — Center for Innovation (CFI). Founded: 2008.

Innovation 73

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2017

Plain cake, glazed, chocolate dipped, Boston creme, powdered sugar and jelly was the standard line – with perhaps the occasional cruller or blueberry cake thrown in for exoticism. The card works on iOS and Android (it even works on Blackberry devices, according to reports) but again is available in limited roll out.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The finding was reported by Boston Retail Partners in its 20th annual POS/Customer Engagement Benchmark Survey. Almost six in 10 — or 56 percent — of consumers are more likely to shop at a retailer that enables them to share a cart across channels.

Innovation 126

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

CarGurus, an auto marketplace based in Boston, has acquired car shopping platform startup Autolist, according to reports. Like CarGurus, Autolist is a technology company with a pioneering mindset, which makes them a great fit with our innovative culture. Autolist Founder Corey Lydstone will report to Trevisan. “We

San Francisco 130

San Francisco Boston Leadership Branding 130

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The recently released report by the Bank for International Settlements ( BIS ) offers a general framework for digital currencies. It might also offer opportunities not possible with cash while supporting innovation.”. The idea that digital fiat will replace coins and bills may be conventional wisdom.

Boston 233

Boston System Online Payments 233

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As reported by Eater San Francisco, “the restaurant announced Wednesday (Sept. 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. million of the 156.6

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Boston San Francisco New York City Portland 205

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

USA Today reported the “Uber Eats Contactless Order Feature” allows users to pay the tab with the app while at a restaurant to eliminate the use of bill holders, credit cards and pens. The dine-in payment feature will launch in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, New York City, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.

San Francisco 190

San Francisco Indianapolis New York City Vermont 190

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2018

It also explains why some innovations in payments have been met with open arms by consumers and others given the cold shoulder. And why innovations that introduce more intelligence into the digital versions of those accounts that require little to no change of the consumer are highly valued by consumers, merchants and issuers.

Innovation 109

Innovation Payments Google Training 109

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

Atul Gawande will resign as Haven’s CEO to serve as chairman of its board of directors, the Boston-based organization announced on Wednesday (May 13). Bloomberg News reported there’s little public evidence of the ambitious ideas the initial rollout seemed to promise.

Boston 130

Boston Policies Leadership System 130

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Bloomberg reported this week that Boston-based home décor eCommerce giant Wayfair turned in strong third quarter 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.”. percent year over year,” PYMNTS reported.

Company 131

Company Retail Boston Capital 131

Abrigo

MAY 11, 2020

The newest order includes: Boston Chicago Dallas-Fort Worth Honolulu Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami New York City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco Seattle. Additionally, they should include reasonable due diligence to determine whether activity that would require suspicious activity reporting. Learn more. Learn More. BSA Software.

New York City 195

New York City Las Vegas Miami San Antonio 195

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Some of the largest banks already involved in blockchain development are now in a race to snatch up patents from the technology, reports said. The Boston Globe reported Wednesday (Dec. We have expanded our patent portfolio to protect the company’s thinking, innovations and intellectual property,” he told the newspaper.

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blockchain Boston Innovation America 126

PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2021

In it, a series of Boston Dynamics robots definitively answer the question: Do you love me, now that I can dance? Which, according to Aaron Saunders , Boston Dynamics’ VP of engineering, is pretty much the point: introducing the world to the fun side of robotics. The answer, incidentally, is yes. Yes, we do. and a dozen for $7.49.

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PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

While sales fell 25 percent in the first quarter, the slowdown is expected to accelerate in the second quarter and could lead to an estimated contraction by as much as 35 percent for the year, said the Boston-based investment firm. While accessories have shown the most resilience, the survey found all luxury categories have seen declines.

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Data Survey Boston Study 151

Abrigo

OCTOBER 7, 2016

One study by The Boston Consulting Group estimated that small and midsize U.S. Leaders reap multifaceted benefits from the technology tools they adopt,” BCG’s report said. Writing a report while analyzing a business. This capability is a significant time-saver and also produces professional reports customized for each client.

Technology 170

Technology Boston Software Study 170

PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2017

With the opening of the Amazon Go grocery store and bookstore in Seattle, Amazon is breathing innovation into the stodgy brick-and-mortar experience. It seems like Amazon is at the forefront of innovative retail experiences with its various physical retail space expansions. More retailers are likely moving in a similar direction.

Boston 155

Boston Retail Customer Experience Seattle 155

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Fidelity Investments , the Boston-based fund company, is becoming a leader in blockchain technology, investing billions of dollars on that and other cutting-edge technologies. According to a report in CNBC citing Fidelity, billions of dollars are going toward Fidelity blockchain, Fidelity AI and Fidelity VR.

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blockchain Boston Technology Fintech 164

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

Its abundance in payments and commerce is what inspires innovators to challenge a friction-filled status quo and create something new. But none rose to the level of the seriously friction-filled experiences that might motivate a would-be innovator to quit her day job and give up her life to solve for it.

Boston 124

Boston Regulation Innovation Study 124

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As reported by Cointelegraph Thursday (Sept. Earlier this year, as noted by PYMNTS , the bank said it “established a small in-house Innovation Lab as a way to strengthen engagement with, and understanding of, new and emerging technologies that are relevant to its policy and operational responsibilities.”

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Policies Boston Examples ATM 181

PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2018

Through a partnership with athletic shoe company Saucony — and just in time for the annual Boston Marathon, which will occur on April 16 — a pair of sneakers was designed around the donut chain’s famous tagline, so Americans can, quite literally, run on Dunkin’ — perhaps the world’s first donut-themed athletic footwear.

America 104

America Boston Branding Marketing 104

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

The story as WSJ reported it shines a light on the towering role hospitals play — effectively as brokers of data — when large companies are venturing into the healthcare industry, which is worth billions. They denied it, saying all they had access to was patient information in order to organize things, nothing else.

Data 130

Data Boston Washington Google 130

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

McDonald’s, with an increasing focus on digital initiatives and new technologies to sell food, has created a digital customer engagement team, according to a report by CNBC. Before coming to McDonald’s, Brady worked at the Boston Consulting Group. billion in sales, per the report.

Boston 131

Boston Meeting Strategy Technology 131

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

According to reports from Chain Store Age, the company’s new Day of Delivery Tracking offering is part of an increased focus on improved customer service. In retail news, home goods eTailer Wayfair announced Friday (Sept. 29) it had launched a new tracking feature to help keep its delivery team accountable for deadlines.

San Francisco 101

San Francisco New York City Cleveland Detroit 101

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MARCH 20, 2018

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has released a new report that suggests corporate bankers may be able to halt shrinking profits through digital transformation. The trend is even worse among Western European FIs, with shrinking profits prevalent among 57 percent of institutions in this region, reports said.

Boston 109

Boston Survey Digital Strategies Regional 109

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

Wayfair , for instance, opened a store at the Natick Mall in suburban Boston, where consumers can experience products firsthand before making a purchase, after debuting a pop-up shop there last year. The new location comes with a digital innovation, the Wayfair Home Bar, which helps customers visualize how Wayfair’s products fit into a room.

Retail 109

Retail Boston Kentucky New Jersey 109

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The Wall Street Journal reports that cryptocurrency firms are laying off employees, a survival tactic in a world where crypto prices have crashed in some instances by more than 85 percent. The number of employers listing blockchain-related jobs is still rising, but at a much lower rate,” said the report. The anecdotes abound.

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blockchain Boston cryptocurrency Capital 154

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

And while partnerships, collaboration and internal product development have helped banks to improve their reputations for innovation among their corporate clients, a new report from Boston Consulting Group says it’s not enough. Baumgärtner also coauthored the report. ” Positive Developments, New Opportunities.

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Survey Regional America Boston 109

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The owner of an upscale hair salon in Boston is an example of a business living this reality. This product innovation has become a permanent offer for her clients who travel, or who spend time outside of Boston during the winters and summers. Saving Main Street. Even more of them are closing.

Maine 199

Maine Boston Branding Retail 199

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Our team is dedicated to continuing 7-Eleven’s legacy of innovation with industry-leading digital solutions. From RBS to 7-Eleven, retail innovators are piloting cashierless technology with their employees to help make the shopping experience faster and more convenient for the general public. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

Retail 143

Retail Dallas Massachusetts Technology 143