PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Facebook has connected with Sequoia Capital India’s Surge accelerator initiative to roll out the fourth version of the VC Brand Incubator program in India, Deal Street Asia reported. In July 2019, Facebook announced partnerships with an array of VC funds as part of its VC Brand Incubator initiative.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

Read Robbins’ full comments in Black Swan , a special report exclusively from PYMNTS. What gets brands through the darkest downturns isn’t the financial capital they have on hand – it’s the relationship capital they build with their best customers. Later, those same customers led the recovery.

Capital 150

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 23, 2019

Capital One Financial has reportedly acquired Walmart's card receivables, the bank's chairman and CEO, Richard Fairbank, said yesterday. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Capital 170

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Through this year’s Levi’s Haus Miami activation, the brand partnered with TikTok influencers Callen Schaub , Cosette Rinab , Gabby Morrison and Everett Williams to create customized denim using Future Finish 3-D denim customization technology. For example, fashion brands have found success on Instagram and its visual strength.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

has entered into a definitive deal to sell Cost Plus World Market to Kingswood Capital Management, while Authentic Brands is reportedly in discussions with Arcadia Group and Debenhams. has entered into a definitive arrangement to sell Cost Plus World Market to Kingswood Capital Management. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

Branding 131

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2019

Capital One ’s domestic card loans increased 8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018 , the bank said on Tuesday (Jan. The bank also reported that non-interest expenses increased 10 percent to $4.1 billion, a jump Capital One said was mainly due to a 65 percent increase in marketing expenses. billion, an increase of $5.8

Capital 156

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2020

Walmart is selling two of its online brands in a continuing goal to concentrate on its website. Bloomberg reported Thursday (Aug. 27) that the Arkansas-based retail giant is scrapping Shoes.com and Bare Necessities, the intimate apparel brand. Last week, Walmart reported its second quarter earnings , which showed a U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In a deal that would make it the fourth-biggest restaurant company in the country, Inspire Brands will acquire Jimmy John’s for a price that was not disclosed. The report also noted that Subway is aiming “to stage a comeback” following a significant U.S. expansion and an unprofitable deal that impacted its business. 24, 2018 ($43.50

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Amid the spate of financial institutions reporting results that show increased traction in consumer spending — especially across credit cards — add Capital One Financial to the list. In results posted Tuesday (Jan. Consumer banking average loans were up 2 percent to $62.6 Auto loans, on average, were also up 2 percent to $59.9

Capital 130

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BankBazaar

APRIL 11, 2023

National, March 30, 2023: BankBazaar.com , India’s leading fintech co-branded Credit Card platform and online provider of free Credit Scores, closed FY23 with net revenue of ₹160 crore. Media Contacts Nanda Padmanabhan | BankBazaar | nanda.padmanabhan@bankbazaar.com The post BankBazaar’s Co-Brand Model Powers FY23 Revenue Up 60% to Rs.160

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

According to a report from Bloomberg , “Cyrus Capital Partners and a hedge fund run by Sears Chairman Eddie Lampert are preparing a potential joint takeover bid that would keep the bankrupt chain alive.” Over the years, Sears has sold its Craftsman brand and was reportedly mulling an offer for the Kenmore appliance brand.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In what is reportedly its first acquisition of an Asian beauty brand, Estee Lauder Cos. Dr. Jart+ was founded in Seoul in 2005 and sells masks, moisturizers, serums and cleansers under names such as Ceramidin and Cicapair, Deal Street Asia reported. Have & Be also owns Do The Right Thing, a men’s grooming brand. Coty Inc. ,

Branding 101

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PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2018

Bloomberg reported Tuesday (July 24) that eBay will begin offering merchants up to $100,000 in financing through Square Capital. The report also highlighted how eBay is working with PayPal rivals, Square and Apple Pay, following its split from PayPal in 2015.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

As reported , Walmart is working with Ribbit Capital to create an as-yet unnamed FinTech that would, the companies said on Monday (Jan. As reported late last year , a U.S. The deal promotes fractional ownership of stock (as a form of loyalty rewards) through everyday spending across a range of brands.

Capital 155

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Walmart will no longer carry Danskin brand apparel products in its stores or on its website, according to New York Post reports from Tuesday (Oct. Danskin is a 135-year-old brand owned by parent company Iconix Brand Group and generating $15.5 million in revenue annually, the report noted. On Monday (Oct.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Reginald Fowler, “an alleged operator behind payment processor Crypto Capital , was charged with wire fraud” on Friday (Feb. ” Fowler was initially arrested for his alleged role in operating Global Trading Solutions, which may be tied to Crypto Capital.

Operations 151

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2018

Capital One reported a robust second-quarter performance as the bank had increased spending and lowered losses in its credit card business. Capital One delivered another quarter of strong financial performance as we continued to invest to grow and drive our digital transformation,” Fairbank said in a statement. “We

Capital 100

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

With delayed and late B2B payment terms continuing to raise concerns throughout supply chains around the world, some of the biggest brands have taken measures to support the cash flow of their vendors. ’s Prompt Payment Code, according to recent reports , including IBM and BT. One in four U.K.

Branding 131

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Gap Brand announced that its CEO Jeff Kirwan was leaving the company, just as the retailer gets ready to reveal its fourth-quarter results. While I am pleased with our progress in brand health and product quality, we have not achieved the operational excellence and accelerated profit growth that we know is possible at Gap brand,” Gap Inc.’s

Branding 100

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Capital One ’s domestic card business provided strong results and continued to pick up momentum, the bank said on Thursday (October 24). The bank also reported that non-interest expenses increased 2 percent to $3.9 Capital One said Q3 revenue decreased 2 percent year over year to $7 billion. billion, an increase of $1.7

Capital 101

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

million Seed funding round led by Flybridge Capital Partners. Founded last year by CEO Ben Jones, Ohi offers same-day or next-day delivery to smaller brands via micro-warehouses in major cities. Every brand we talk to knows this is the future.”. Ohi , an eCommerce startup, announced that it has closed a $2.75

Branding 102

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Sales of luxury goods in China are skyrocketing — up around 20 percent from 2016 — in its sharpest growth since 2011, as Chinese millennials seek products like handbags and cosmetics, Reuters reported. billion) in 2016 in a 20 percent increase from the prior year, Bain & Co said in a report on Wednesday.

Millennials 100

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2019

Struggling to compete with online brands, famed Big Apple luxury retailer Barneys New York has put itself up for sale and filed for bankruptcy protection, according to a report by Reuters. . However, the company hasn’t been immune from the same market conditions that sent Sears and Kmart into bankruptcy.

New York 108

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2018

Walmart is mulling shifting its branded credit card business to Capital One Financial from Synchrony Financial as it aims to expand the company’s mobile payments offering. Co-brand and private label credit cards are a good business for banks. The Walmart-branded credit card program is the biggest in the U.S.,

Capital 100

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

has received the green light to sell the Lou & Grey, Loft, Lane Bryant and Ann Taylor labels to Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion that might close by next week, The Wall Street Journal reported. Ascena ran 1,500 stores across the United States toward the end of August.

Branding 159

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Birkenstock is said to be in discussions for a sale to CVC Capital Partners, while Cognira has released its AI Promotion Solution. Plus, Jennifer Lopez is depending on Flowcode for marketing of her new JLo Beauty brand. Birkenstock Discusses Potential Sale With CVC Capital Partners.

Retail 239

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 9, 2019

I ask and ask and ask: what does brand get you? Forbes calculated brand value in their " World's Most Valuable Brands " by taking anything that a company achieves over an 8% return on equity. What if the company is more capital intensive, and has to carry more capital than other companies? i.e. brand.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sequoia Capital has agreed to invest around 6 billion euros in Auto1 Group before the online car trading platform's initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported Monday (Sept. fund Lone Pine Capital reached a preliminary deal to buy around 50 million euros of Auto1 stock from DN Capital , an early investor.

Capital 234

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2016

This caps of a sometimes uneasy partnership – Donna Karan has publicly complained about LVMH’s stewardship of her brand since she retired officially last year. LVMH, on the other hand, reports they have actively looked for ways to revive the brand, mostly to no avail.

Branding 100

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2018

Brands as it labors to keep not one, but three chains up, running and avidly competing. During its last earnings report, Pizza Hut’s comparable sales were down 1 percent in the latest quarter, despite the fact that analysts had projected a 1 percent gain. struggling to update its brands and get them back into competitive shape.

Branding 105

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2017

Brands (YUM) beat out earnings and revenue estimates for Q1, though numbers were still down year-on-year. The fast food company — which holds international chains Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut — reported earnings per share at $0.65, up 17 percent YoY and above the average analyst estimate of $0.60. percent to $67.78 percent to $67.78

Branding 100

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Executives at MCI Capital , the biggest publicly traded private equity firm in Poland, are optimistic that a recent record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) in the eCommerce space bodes well for the industry, Bloomberg reported. Online retailer Allegro.eu The transaction was assessed a huge success by the industry at the time.

ATM 243

ATM Leadership Capital Online 243

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2020

million USD) in capital, including funds from King River Capital and Leap Capital, according to published reports. The company reports having customers in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia and India. Six-year-old insurance technology firm Cover Genius has reportedly raised A$15 million ($10.7

Capital 186

Capital United States Survey Branding 186

PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2018

Citing sources familiar with the situation, CNBC reported that Eddie Bauer and Pacific Sunwear — who have both filed for bankruptcy in the past — are looking for ways to grow. Both retailers are owned by private equity firm Golden Gate Capital, which has not decided whether to merge the two companies and has declined to comment.

Capital 100

Capital California Retail Washington 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

reported that its Retail Pharmacy USA segment had $27.2 billion in sales for Q1 fiscal 2021, while Bed Bath & Beyond reported its digital sales increased by nearly double during its fiscal Q3. Walgreens Retail Pharmacy USA Reports $27.2 In today’s top retail news, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Billion In Sales.

Retail 172

Retail New York City New York Texas 172

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Venture capital cash has been flowing this year to companies that plan to buy up sellers on Amazon and help them grow. The latest such deal has Berlin-based SellerX landing 100 million euros ($118 million) of financing, reported Tech.eu. The firm will use the funds to acquire Amazon sellers and then build up their businesses.

Capital 281

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, American Express launched co-branded credit cards with Amazon targeting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Britain, while Volopay is teaming with Nium for a new and enhanced corporate credit card. million in Blumberg Capital-led seed funding. Plus, Intelage has notched $3.5

Cards 214

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