PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Another B2B startup operating in the data analytics space is Looker, which landed this week’s largest funding round. The new funding will go toward product development and operational expansion, reports said, with Looker aiming to help companies consolidate data across their siloed systems. Wise Systems.

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Analytics Data Capital Software 176

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Fast food and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are much more about mass production than customization, no matter how many personalized options those operations offer hungry consumers. However, change is afoot, according to Tim Ridgely, head of order and delivery for Paytronix Systems , in a new PYMNTS interview. restaurant market.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2017

Tripodes has more than 15 years of franchising experience with Boston Restaurant & Sports Bar, Bojangles and Moe’s Southwest Grill, among others. Saladworks also plans to plant corporate stores in key markets in Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas over the next six to 12 months.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The more technologically or health-minded among us might even note things like tablet-based POS systems or an HVAC system with disinfecting UV light built in to attack COVID-19. The firm’s new Greet system can become a restaurant’s automated receptionist. But what almost no one will say restaurants need is a telephone.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In an interview with Karen Webster, Boston Federal Reserve Chief Operating Officer and FedNow Program Executive Ken Montgomery said the central bank’s ambitious payments initiative remains on track — and will inject competition into the instant payments market. How does one then turn that into cash?

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Payments Boston System Operations 244

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

And there are plans to expand the service to additional markets in the coming months, including Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia. Grubhub has even integrated into Dunkin’s point-of-sale (POS) systems to ensure fast, accurate deliveries. said in a press release. said in a press release.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Before FedNow is released, it will be extensively tested to ensure that it is market-ready. The ISO specifications are an important tool for financial institutions, processors and others to understand how to interface and send messages on the system. The Fed plans to supplement FedNow’s core functionality in subsequent releases.

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United States Boston Tools Payments 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2018

In a recent interview with PYMNTS, Donovan explained how the company works to replace good ol’ transit tickets in 30 global markets. Three months in the pilot test, Masabi worked with Cubic Transportation Systems to build a solution that allowed the tickets to be read by an unmanned device. s national railroad system.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

In 2022, things changed with whiplash speed, as the Fed hiked interest rates to quell inflation, the mortgage refinance market dried up and the effects of macro changes, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a talent shortage, began to be felt keenly. But with a handful of branches in a market, you can accomplish quite a bit.”. ?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

State Street used false trading statements, pre-trade estimates and post-trade reports to misrepresent its compensation on various transactions, especially purchases and sales of bonds and other securities that trade outside large transparent markets.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Currently available in 10 retail markets — including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City and San Francisco, among others — Chain Store Age reports the new feature will “transform what is considered a time-consuming, even frustrating, process.”

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

“Within those already existing relationships we can send the message that a payout is going to happen in the system. The net result, he noted, is that a consumer who wants to send funds from their bank account in Boston to a mobile wallet in Burundi can do so and know that good funds will be available on the other side within 90 seconds.

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Payments Mobile Boston Retail 205

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

With direct marketing hit by robocall abuse and the National Do Not Call Registry , direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and other not-so-usual suspects are looking into and in some cases reinstating door-to-door sales. It’s a niche market, but $28.7 Looks like retail sales are back on the street. The DSA is putting its money on the line.

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Taxes Boston Florida Course 141

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. This newfound friction is the result of the City of Boston passing a bill that bans plastic bags and gives merchants the right to charge for ones made of paper. Because when they do, consumers can get hurt.

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Regulation Boston Cards Innovation 181

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

In 2022, we’ve got some critical milestones around integration testing with all of our Fed systems, as well as pilot testing,” said Connie Theien, senior vice president and director, payments industry relations with the Federal Reserve System, to ICBA members during a November 2021 webinar ( see sidebar below ). payment system.”.

Community Bank 91

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2018

That growth came, in part, at the expense of bill-paying sites and services operated by banks. It cites a figure from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston that says more than 80 percent of rent payments are made via cash or paper checks. The rental industry could well be the next market to undergo that shift.

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Industry Payments Online Boston 105

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2016

ImageSurge, a Boston-based unattended retail service provider, is looking to change the way consumers window shop. “We believe that integration of digital marketing technologies into the physical space will play a big part in that change. Fellow micro-market provider Avanti Markets, Inc. to accept mobile payments.

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Retail Boston Mobile Technology 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

In the latest Mobile Point-of-Sale Tracker , PYMNTS reports on how mPOS solutions are entering new markets around the globe, and how players in the space are working to make sure they also become more secure as they become increasingly popular. Around the mPOS World. Adopting mPOS for a Smoother Commute. About the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

Founded in 2012 in Los Angeles, the digital marketing firm works to bridge (hence the name) the gap so that the various communications don’t fall into the void. “We Bridge has a two-tiered approach to cracking the loyalty market: Identify the right targets and then aim wide when approaching on digital channel. Redefining Goals .

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Los Angeles social media Retail Marketing 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

We are delivering real change to the health care system,” CVS Health Chief Transformation Officer Alan Lotvin, M.D. The stores are part of the retailer’s strategy to have up to 1,500 locations operating throughout the country by the conclusion of next year. CVS Health, however, is not the only retailer to bolster its health offerings.

Atlanta 131

Atlanta Houston Fort Worth North Carolina 131

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Pedicab drivers in cities like Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C., can now accept credit and debit card payments thanks to mPOS systems that allow them to take cards while on-the-go. According to some recent projections, the mobile payments market is projected for some big growth over the next few years. Around the mPOS world.

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Mobile Dallas Apple Boston 100

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

But the fact that alcohol is age-restricted for consumers is only the start of the complexities around trying to sell it – the sale of it is also managed under what is known within the industry as the “three-tiered system.” Producers (or importers) sell to distributors, distributors sell to retailers and retailers sell to customers.

Retail 128

Retail United States Boston System 128

PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2018

Josh Glover, EVP of the Americas at banking technology provider nCino, said that when it comes to corporate banking and lending, the end-user experience is just as much of a focus for traditional banks engaging in digital transformation as it is in the consumer banking market.

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blockchain Lending User Experience Mobile 171

PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2018

Analysts at Boston Consulting Group estimated earlier this year that novel digital financial services platforms like ePayments, cross-border transactions and supply chain financing will yield nearly a third of corporate banking revenue. .” One technology startup, Devo, secured $25 million for its products and services in this market.

Data 100

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Emma Nutt, born in 1860 in a small town in Maine, was hired by Alexander Graham Bell in 1878 to be the world’s first female telephone switchboard operator. Over the years, of course, long-armed women were replaced by the automated switching systems that evolved to become the backbone of the telephone switching systems that are in place today.

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Google Branding System Apple 190

Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

While this makes the category more difficult to judge, it offers immense insight into what’s happening in the market. Digital banking subsidiaries : Many banks are finding that existing systems are too rigid to accommodate a truly digital experience. Three themes stand out this year.

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Customer Experience Branding Boston Innovation 100

Celent Banking

MAY 31, 2016

While my colleagues were spread out across the US covering conferences in Boston, New Orleans, and other locations, I spent four days in beautiful Barcelona covering the Temenos TCF 2016 Conference , followed by another three days in sunny Orlando covering the FIS Connect 2016 Conference. Stay tuned!

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Conference Community Bank Boston Technology 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The funding was provided by Nauta Capital, reports said, whose general partner based in Boston, Dominic Endicott, said that Nauta’s confidence in Connected2Fiber stems from its ability to nix manual processes, like Excel, and other systems to help network operators visualize assets and connect to buyers. B2B eCommerce.

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Capital Boston Management Report 100

Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

Their loan requests, according to court documents, were made to pay employees for a business that was not operating at the time of pandemic and had no salaried employees. Furthermore, the FAQ clarifies that the loans were not intended for companies with access to equity in the market.

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Lending Rhode Island Fraud Los Angeles 195

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As internet retailers are expanding their operations into brick-and-mortar operations (think Warby Parker, Argent, Bonobos, and BaubleBar ), venture capitalists are also investing in “physical-first” startups focused on creating new brick-and-mortar business models. Funding and investor information is as of 9/6/17. .

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Maine Capital Rhode Island DC 70

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

The sandwich chain will be redirecting its focus to international expansion even as it loses market share in the U.S. Store count isn’t everything,” CEO Suzanne Greco told The Boston Globe. We’re focused now on strengthening market share.”. Subway’s domestic system sales fell 4.4 It’s about growing the business.

Retail 100

Retail Branding Boston Washington 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The great thing about this service is payment processing can be provided by a processor in Boston to a merchant in Florida,” Taylor noted. There’s new changes to the system every day. “We work with merchants across the nation. Payments are complex.

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Meeting Los Angeles Payments Resources 100

PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2018

If it works, the system will enable the big box retailer to reduce inventory at brick-and-mortar locations because it will be able to restock shelves on-demand in a matter of hours, focusing on items that are truly in demand while reducing backstock of ones that are not. A True Contender In The Race Against Amazon.

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Strategy New York City South Carolina San Francisco 108

PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2017

Everyone knows retailers are in trouble — at this point, the whole market knows it. But that potential is not all that easy to tap into, particularly for the largest and most established players in the market. “If And retailers also know they have a problem,” said Arish Ali, CEO of Skava. The Tough Tech Requirements .

Retail 116

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2017

Market Development told Karen Webster in a chat about the recent news, it is becoming an increasingly unsubtle world out there when it comes to the battle for the hearts and minds of the American QSR consumer. “The It’s not a terribly subtle ad — or series of ads — but as Tor Opedal, Mastercard vice president of U.S.

Mobile 100

Mobile Operations Boston Payments 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

At the same time, the market caps of the top 20 retailers have lost more than $230 billion over the last two years, and mall operators are sucking wind as overstocked anchor stores shutter underperforming locations, which delivers a death knell for the stores that depend on anchor store foot traffic to lure customers in.

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Big Data Data Retail Marketing 135