PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Amazon , in one case, has added a suburban Boston location to its roster of Amazon 4-star stores, marking the fifth location of its type in the United States. The Natick Mall store carries products that are top sellers or new and trending on Amazon’s website. To keep tabs on the latest retail trends, check next week’s Retail Pulse.

Retail 109

Retail San Francisco United States Boston 109

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

More consumers mean more sales – and more sales means growth, expansion, jobs and prosperity for the business, its workforce and the local economy in which it operates. Rather than buck the trend, consumers gradually just stop showing up – and that’s the power of social proof. Social proof can also work in reverse. Saving Main Street.

Maine 199

Maine Boston Branding Retail 199

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In this month’s Feature Story, Sam Shames , co-founder and chief operating officer of Boston-based thermal wellness startup Embr Labs , discusses how utilizing SMS-based communication can help retailers offer a personal touch to customers, reduce cart abandonment and ultimately keep them engaged for the long haul. About The Tracker.

Online 272

Online Report Customer Experience Analytics 272

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

16) that it’s signed an exclusive multiyear arrangement with the New York Giants NFL team, making DraftKings the franchise’s “official sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy operator.” DraftKings already has similar arrangements with three NBA franchises: the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers.

Online 168

Online Indiana New York Nevada 168

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2017

The company currently operates 263 department stores in 25 states under the Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers banners. Total revenue for the entire year fell 4.3 percent to $2.6

Boston 100

Boston Trends Mobile Operations 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Hilton’s Times Square loss is more a reflection of how COVID-19 has bruised the Big Apple’s remarkable tourism industry than it is a commentary on individual hospitality operators. And while properties in “certain urban markets” including Boston, Chicago and New Orleans saw upticks in July, a COVID resurgence cooled the trend.

New York City 188

New York City New York Louisville Jacksonville 188

PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2018

Another online bill payment trend is a move away from banks for those transactions. 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.

Industry 105

Industry Payments Online Boston 105

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

For those who operate restaurants or simply enjoy them, 2020 has been a nightmare. Many will continue leveraging the third-party delivery apps that sustained them until their on-premises operations restarted, but these apps come with a host of issues. cities, including Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.”.

Mobile 131

Mobile Boston Chicago Washington 131

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The food truck trend is taking off in the U.S., Fostering this growth means enabling food truck operators to quickly accept customers’ payments as they dish out food and friendly service. Merchants must ensure their mPOS offerings seamlessly operate alongside existing fixed solutions. with the industry being valued at $856.7

Massachusetts 100

Massachusetts Boston Cards Operations 100

Celent Banking

MARCH 4, 2017

A large number of the entries show that a streamlined and automated operational risk framework is critical to run a successful risk management program. We will be announcing all winners publicly on April 4 at our 2017 Innovation & Insight Day in Boston. At the moment we are staying tight-lipped about who won the awards.

Risk Management 100

Risk Management Fraud Management Case Study 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

Kerstin Braun, president of trade finance solutions provider Stenn , recently told PYMNTS, the global trade finance gap is only expected to grow in the coming years, meaning businesses conducting trade across borders will continue to demand ways to finance operations with tools they may not entirely understand.

Regulation 140

Regulation Tools Strategy Compliance 140

PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2016

The Boston Globe reported that Massachusetts decided Friday (March 25) to establish a set of regulations that would allow Boston-based DraftKings and FanDuel to continue to operate within the state. The latest development, however, seems to fall in favor of the pro-daily fantasy sports camp.

Massachusetts 100

Massachusetts Boston Regulation Operations 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Even after a retailer does find a suitable option, integrating the system into their operations can be a challenge. But with so many different solutions and combinations of features out there, finding the right system that can fit each business’ needs is difficult. About The Tracker.

Payments 100

Payments Boston Retail System 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2019

According to Zach Hensley, vice president of operations and guest experiences for the Seahawks and CenturyLink Field, these services are changing how fans experience live games and boosting their overall enjoyment. For the 2019 NFL season – PYMNTS is based in Boston, so Go Pats! –

Payments 161

Payments social media Mobile Seattle 161

CB Insights

AUGUST 28, 2018

Sea Machine Robotics : Boston-based startup Sea Machine Robotics, which has raised $1M in funding, is creating industrial-grade control systems for autonomous and remote vessel control that can be installed on existing boats and ships. How autonomous shipping will change the maritime industry.

Industry 69

Industry Company Trends Samsung 69

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

RBS had the task of application development, food retail operations and technology connectivity, while UST Global and its partners provided the artificial intelligence (AI) solution and physical infrastructure. To keep tabs on the latest retail trends, check next week’s Retail Pulse.

Retail 143

Retail Dallas Massachusetts Technology 143

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Boston-based company Cybric is a relative newcomer on the cybersecurity scene, but it’s re-envisioning how developers test the security of their applications. “If What Cybric’s Continuous Security-as-a-Service platform does is to merge development, security and operations into one process — DevSecOps, if you will. “We

Security 100

Security Boston Operations Innovation 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The publication said that late payments have been cited by companies ranging from Bechtel to Boston Consulting Group. The late payments come as the Saudi government has looked to “contain” its budget deficit, as oil prices have trended lower, yet public spending has been significant. “It Peacocks Extends Payment Terms.

Boston 109

Boston New York Payments Conference 109

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Bloomberg reported this week that Boston-based home décor eCommerce giant Wayfair turned in strong Q3 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.”. Unmasking What Happened. There are some certainties.

Boston 141

Boston Tools Report Branding 141

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

That trend continued in the second quarter and looks likely to be a dominant trait in the 2020s, only a few months away. Additionally, 86 percent of mobile app operators said their offerings boosted revenues, and 93 percent said apps improved guests’ experiences and encouraged repeat purchases. Starbucks Delivery. In fact, 91.4

Mobile 148

Mobile New York Philadelphia Google 148

Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

This is the third article in a weekly series highlighting trends and themes from Celent’s Model Bank submission process. The second type is a completely separate brand ring-fenced under a different technology stack, operating under the umbrella of the parent organization but effectively a separate entity.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Branding Boston Innovation 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

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. According to previous reports, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, North Carolina, and Ohio are among the next markets the pharmacy chain is targeting for the growth of HealthHUB in 2020.

Atlanta 131

Atlanta Houston Fort Worth North Carolina 131

Abrigo

JULY 25, 2023

FedNow will operate around the clock every day of the year, so fraudsters can try to push through fraudulent transactions at any time. According to Staci Shatsoff, Assistant Vice President for secure payments with the Fed Bank of Boston , “The ability to stop the fraud as far upstream as possible is crucial to minimizing downstream impact.”

Fraud 195

Fraud Payments Security Resources 195

PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

In this case , “a bit” goes back as long ago as January 2016, when it came out that beginning in the third quarter of 2015, Uber began to displace rental cars, at that point only in Boston. Beyond the rental price lumpiness, other trends show the ride may not be smooth ahead. The displacement has only grown since then. Autodata Corp.

Phoenix 112

Phoenix Trends United States Boston 112

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Operating in concert with Mastercard and Neiman Marcus, the store will offer a range of items segmented into three categories relating to the magazine’s three core areas: @work, @play and @peak. And physical. Marie Claire opened its Next Big Thing pop-up concept shop in Manhattan’s SoHo district on September 23.

Groups 158

Groups Las Vegas Retail Branding 158

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The aim is to stay on top of the latest digital commerce trends to remain relevant. Pharmacy operator CVS , for example, experimented with a program in Boston in which shoppers received free delivery on prescriptions and eCommerce purchases as well as other perks. More than six in 10 health and beauty firms — or 61.7

Innovation 166

Innovation Retail social media Apple 166

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

That means otherwise straightforward and common small business duties, like banking , taxes and payroll, can be problematic for firms in the cannabis industry that are legally required to operate almost entirely in cash. Our trending beauty initiative is a way we are differentiating ourselves from competitors,” D’Angelo noted.

Retail 136

Retail District of Columbia San Francisco Denver 136

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.

Survey 109

Survey Regional America Boston 109

PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2018

According to a recent survey from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), profits among the world’s corporate banking institutions is significantly declining – but digitization could halt that trend. Analysts say the tangible benefits of digitization and a happier end user are clear.

blockchain 171

blockchain Lending User Experience Mobile 171

PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2017

The service is available in several major metropolitan areas, including Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Biggins explained how she initially encouraged restaurants to join the MealPal platform by conducting a series of tests at a Fresh Market location in Boston. million lunches over the past year. San Francisco and Miami.

Boston 100

Boston San Francisco Meeting Miami 100

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

2022 will be a big year as we move from development to pilot testing and begin to engage more with financial institutions in active planning,” says Nick Stanescu, senior vice president, FedNow business executive, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. “We Treasury Operations Planning Information Sheet. payment system.”.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Resources Fraud 91

Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

This is the fifth article in a weekly series highlighting trends and themes from Celent’s Model Bank submission process. Operations and Risk. For more information on how the Model Bank Awards have evolved, see the first two pieces from Dan Latimore and Zil Bareisis. Legacy Transformation / IT Platform Innovations.

Innovation 114

Innovation Boston Technology Meeting 114

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The Hilton hotel chain is now allowing its customers to redeem their Hilton Honors rewards points via Amazon, making it the first hotel operator to offer such an ability. Setting Trends. However, it could still take up to two years for the company to get drug licenses in all 50 U.S. Making The Honors Roll.

Strategy 102

Strategy Los Angeles Retail Google 102

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. In the case of the two men in Rhode Island, there were several red flags pointing to fraud. In one instance, the business was not even owned by one of the borrowers.

Lending 195

Lending Rhode Island Fraud Los Angeles 195

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

In a recent trend, eCommerce mattress brands have been moving into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening their own stores and pop-up shops to help let customers test-drive their products in real life. 22) before reportedly extending the service into Boston and New York, among other cities.

Apple 109

Apple Branding San Francisco New York City 109

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

In a twist on contemporary retail trends toward online channels, consumers still largely prefer to return in-store. Happy Returns currently has seven Return Bars operating in five major cities — Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Houston. Happy Returns will also be growing in its existing markets.

Los Angeles 107

Los Angeles San Francisco Retail New York City 107

PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2017

In a very real sense, every customer who goes to Starbucks is a loss to Dunkin’ Donuts, which makes the Dunkin’ loyalists here at Boston-based PYMNTS incredibly sad, since we always root, root, root for the home team. Moving the Trend Lines. The Fundamental Problem with Franchises. That’s where mobile order-ahead fails or succeeds.”.

Mobile 100

Mobile Operations Boston Payments 100