PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Silicon Valley buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Uplift has closed a $68 million credit line deal with Atalaya Capital Management. . This additional financing from Atalaya solidifies Uplift's standing as the market leader in buy now, pay later for travel," Uplift CEO Brian Barth said in a Thursday (Jan. 7) press release.

Payments 148

Payments Capital Study Survey 148

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

“Our COVID-19 consumer trends survey highlighted a watershed moment in retail as eCommerce holdouts like food, beverage, grocery, and home categories are being sought online by shoppers in lieu of brick-and-mortar locations, which remain closed or currently have limited inventories,” says Yotpo CEO Tomer Tagrin.

Retail 176

Retail Branding Mobile Analytics 176

Perficient

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

People have been talking about content marketing for years. The effects of good content marketing can be long-lasting, offering ongoing engagement while other tactics capitalize on shorter-term opportunities. Content marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. Understanding the market and competition is a good place to start.

Google 429

Google social media Branding Guidelines 429

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

million in funding led by F-Prime Capital along with participation from Polaris Partners, Silicon Valley Bank and Greycroft. The McKinsey survey puts the growth rate of the market for recurring eCommerce from 2013 through 2018 at more than 100 percent a year. million, VentureBeat reported.

San Francisco 148

San Francisco America Branding Analytics 148

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

.’s general comeback troubles are well-known, and it looks like it has an especially high mountain to climb when it comes to attracting the young and fashionable to its high-line brand Banana Republic. We think repairing Banana Republic will be a longer battle,” wrote RBC Capital Markets Analyst Brian Tunick.

Millennials 100

Millennials Branding Survey Capital 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Many of them capitalize on new platforms for social commerce and a relatively new concept called shoppable media. However, infrastructure for capitalizing on the digital shift and advertising to capture it is critical and that’s where shoppable media can come in to the picture.

Retail 151

Retail Branding Strategy Capital 151

Chris Skinner

MARCH 15, 2017

The survey showed that 68% of consumers thought a bank branch was essential when opening a new current account, compared with 25% who favoured a mobile app. It’s well worth a read, especially as they found that having branches is more important than mobile apps. Anyways, there is some key metric data in the report.

Regulation 291

Regulation Retail Survey Mobile 291

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

PepsiCo will be “making the necessary investments in our manufacturing capacity, go-to-market systems and digital initiatives such as improving our presence and scale in our e-commerce business, which nearly doubled during the third quarter,” Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta said in a conference call with analysts. . of more than 2,100 U.S.

Study 180

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The latest research shows 40 percent of surveyed shoppers report doing fewer activities in stores and more activities online — this is up from the 12 percent who reported doing so on March 6. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands drove into the pandemic and adapted to it to catch the digital shift. D2C Explodes.

Retail 295

Retail Branding Minneapolis Trends 295

PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

Hand In Hand International and IFundWomen will collaborate with Visa to bring information and capital for female entrepreneurs worldwide. Visa is committed to using the full power of our network, brand and financial resources to put a spotlight on this growing economic force and help female entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.”.

Resources 131

Resources Capital Study Survey 131

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The decline of WeWork over the last year has had ripple effects, depressing investor confidence in the entire brand of property technology (PropTech), to which WeWork belongs. The incident helped the industry to see the realities of the market as a business model.

New York 150

New York Technology Company Industry 150

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

As Blue Apron mulls a potential sale, capital raise or “strategic business combination,” the company still sees potential in the competitive meal kit market despite its inherent challenges. The executive also noted that the company believes that “our brand remains the strongest in the U.S. The Meal Kit Market .

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Industry Marketing Strategy Capital 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

based early growth, FinTech-focused venture capital firm. Blend said an upcoming survey it commissioned from Forrester Consulting revealed 65 percent of bank customers have financial products with several different institutions. The round brought the company’s value to nearly $1.7

San Francisco 180

San Francisco Washington Survey Data 180

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Capital One Halts BNPL Transactions On Its Credit Cards. Capital One Financial Corp is putting a stop to buy now, pay later (BNPL) transactions on its credit cards, calling the dealings “ risky ,” for both consumers and banks. Platform companies are coming to market with increasing frequency. Airbnb is only the latest example.

Trends 175

Trends Fraud Millennials Community Bank 175

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The two firms today announced a new partnership as the private equity-owned food brand is looking to expand its customer base and upgrade its delivery services for customers. “As As a brand, we are relentlessly focused on reaching our guests on their terms,” says Darin Dugan, Chief Marketing Officer at Jimmy John’s. “In

Branding 157

Branding Atlanta Survey US 157

CB Insights

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In this analysis, we’ll explore the immediate and long-term challenges facing the CPG industry, as well as the business strategies that CPG brands are using to adapt. Peltz and P&G collectively spent over $100M on marketing to bring investors to their sides. Barington Capital pressured Avon CEO to step down.

Branding 73

Branding Industry Retail Strategy 73

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Corporate entities have gained larger footprints on platforms as MySpace, Friendster and LiveJournal gave way to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, enabling them to connect with customers and market their services. Less than half of those surveyed utilize Instagram or YouTube. billion in assets. The benefits of social media engagement.

social media 128

social media Study Survey United States 128

Accenture

MAY 22, 2019

Tim brings a unique perspective to treasury management services, having worked in industry, for solution providers and in consulting, helping commercial banks meet changing client expectations with new product and market strategies. And the cost of entry into the market is low for them. percent between 2017 and 2019, down from 5.1

Payments 150

Payments Customer Experience Survey Capital 150

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

He was also at Microsoft for more than a decade, and worked in venture capital at Mohr Davidow. In fact, a survey in October revealed that the most popular smart speaker model in the U.S. That leaves nearly half the market open to other competitors, including Bose, Samsung and Sonos.

Apple 136

Apple Google Samsung Survey 136

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2019

According to some estimates , the size of the global beauty and personal care products market will hit $716.6 But the marketplace is changing – particularly as social media-savvy DTC players have entered the market and attracted large and dedicated consumer bases. The brand has 65,000 Instagram followers. billion euros ($2.5

Branding 125

Branding social media Marketing Survey 125

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Now SMBs have a combined resource that delivers turnkey logistics technology and financing backed by two trusted brands.” ” In another statement, Fundera Senior Vice President Tony Santillo said access to capital can be “a defining moment for any small business owner.”

Tools 109

Tools Cards Resources Compliance 109

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

A vast majority of firms in that sector surveyed by Forrester (and commissioned by TransUnion) – 99 percent of them, in fact – view open banking as beneficial to financial services, as reported by Enterprise Innovation. The latest entrants to the market bring agility and a sharp focus on customer service.

Study 155

Study Customer Experience Fintech Survey 155

PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

His ringing endorsement of the luxury goods market, released yesterday as his annual letter to shareholders , was a clarion call to the frontlines of retailing during a decidedly difficult time. No one ever said RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman was shy. This is a time to be defined by our vision, not by a virus,” he wrote. “As

Retail 130

Retail Online Marketing Study 130

Social Assurance

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Our Annual Marketing and Compliance Survey and Report sought to better understand how some of these changes affected the financial services industry and how community financial institutions responded to the challenges. For more in-depth insights, be sure to download our marketing and compliance report by clicking the link below.

Compliance 15

Compliance Marketing Report social media 15

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

According to new data from 1WorldSync, almost half of surveyed merchants and suppliers have lost at least $1 million because of this challenge of omnichannel sales — and more than a tenth have lost at least $3 million. The company released its new survey of 400 merchants and suppliers across Europe and the U.S.,

Survey 175

Survey social media Management Resources 175

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the capital raised by Elon Musk, Microsoft, and others, this year, banks look to license the technology utilizing a paid professional version and leverage the tool through the Microsoft Office Suite to accomplish a variety of tasks more efficiently. Customers can better get data on subscriptions, brands, cash flow, and changes.

Tools 370

Tools Examples Analysis Data 370

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

And in leveraging Amazon’s scale as a platform — with millions of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and even micro-sized businesses hawking pretty much everything under the sun — it might seem a “slam dunk” if, say, a financial industry powerhouse were looking to bring small business loans to a new market.

Lending 146

Lending Apple Study Online 146

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2018

A survey previously released by the Federal Reserve found that small businesses face an 80 percent chance of rejection when applying for a bank loan. Alternative lending platforms , while emerging to fill the gap in small business bank loans, have yet to secure the same brand recognition and trust that centuries-old banks have garnered.

Survey 131

Survey Lending Capital Community 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2019

13 percent of adults have an airline or hotel credit card, and 12 percent have a general travel rewards credit card, according to surveys by CreditCards.com and YouGov Plc. Dosh Doles Out Rewards By Connecting Brands And Cards. Capital One Feeds The Foodies With Cash Back. In the U.S.,

Cards 152

Cards cryptocurrency Branding Capital 152

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

While the company made much progress on pricing automation , Wainwright noted that it also exercises human oversight to ensure that it capitalizes on market opportunities. The company’s survey data indicates that approximately 32 percent of buyers shop The RealReal as a replacement for fast fashion. Retail Partnerships.

Millennials 101

Millennials Retail Exercises Branding 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. 1 issue raised by CEOs in our surveys, bankers had to craft a new and compelling post-Covid value proposition to attract it. banks by market value.”. with Coinbase alone attracting $86 billion. What a year.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2016

You’re starting to see this more and more now with a lot of successful brands and retailers as they grow out or place more emphasis on omnichannel. Brands and stores will become more “inspirational,” which you will see through more flagship stores or stores that offer a unique, one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Retail 100

Retail social media Branding Online 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2016

But even as companies witness more accessible working capital and financing solutions, that doesn’t guarantee success. Researchers pointed to the strength of FinTech investments despite a slump in Q4 of 2015, with investors growing concerned over market volatility at the time.

Analysis 100

Analysis Survey Capital Fintech 100

PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2018

All of the items in a Five Below are $5 or less (hence the name), and the customers it draws in are those looking to spare their budget, but still purchase items of a certain branded quality. are just some of the tony new stores that Five Below will share the street with, and the move has left many market watchers scratching their heads.

New York 100

New York New York City Branding Philadelphia 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In an interview with Karen Webster, Maeve McKenna Duska, SVP at USA Technologies , said that ambitious retailers have an opportunity to seize valuable market share within a relatively underdeveloped channel of commerce. It’s also reminding customers that their brand is ‘there,’ and there is brand affinity. … The Roadmap.

Retail 131

Retail Comparison Technology Branding 131

Celent Banking

DECEMBER 15, 2015

For those unfamiliar, mBank is a Polish direct bank brand established by BRE Bank in 2000 as one of the first of its kind in the country. Thanks to the mBank’s business achievements and potential of the brand as first and the biggest internet bank in Poland, BRE Bank Group decided in 2013 to change company name to mBank.

Branding 100

Branding Retail social media Video 100

CB Insights

JUNE 7, 2018

Is it the “dark arts” of marketing — as some, including former presidential candidate Hilary Clinton and Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff, have claimed? Psychographics has the potential to transform the way marketers understand and influence decision-making. For example, imagine trying to market a vegan protein bar.

Marketing 78

Marketing Data Analytics Examples 78