PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Digitally native retailers are opening stores to bring their virtual experiences into the real world, and Zola is one of the latest merchants to test out the brick-and-mortar waters. The wedding retailer opened a store in New York City’s Flatiron District that is billed as a “one-stop-shop for wedding planning.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As the buyer of the luxury retailer brand negotiates with the store’s landlord, Barneys New York’s flagship store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan will stay open for at least another year in a smaller form. The release also noted that “gift cards may be redeemed until Nov. Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Near-field communication ( NFC ) technology isn’t exactly new. For some time now, retailers have been using it and radio frequency identification (RIFD) behind the scenes for stock and quality control, as well as to provide product information to customers with smartphones. don’t rely on swiping or chip card readers. In the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2018

CNBC said The Steinberg Group , which operates under the name dOMAIN, and a production management company in New York City agreed to submit altered invoices and bills to hide the scam. Falkowski was sentenced to 30 months in a federal prison for being the brains behind a $1 million fraud scam.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

s revenues fell slightly below estimates for the third quarter , while New York City is a popular destination for brands looking to open their first pop-up shops. percent: The share of brands that pick New York as the location for their first pop-up shops. And Tiffany & Co. ’s

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2018

In response, unattended retail operators are finding new ways to embrace alternative payment methods, ranging from mobile wallets to cryptocurrencies. Around The Unattended Retail Space. Around The Unattended Retail Space. For many retailers, vending machines have become a critical part of the customer experience.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To that end, some brick-and-mortar retailers have begun to offer rewards programs for the very first time to bring shoppers through their doors. Retailers are taking new approaches to the way they attract customers. Target spokesperson Joshua Thomas told the newspaper at the time, “we know not everyone wants another credit card.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Startups in the eCommerce space have long enabled their customers to experience their products in real life (“IRL”) through temporary retail shops, and now, digitally-focused brands belonging to major retailers are taking a similar approach. 7) in New York City. In Other Brick-And-Mortar News.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2019

Mobile checkout is getting a boost from one of the largest retailers, further evidence of the technology’s continuous move deeper into the consumer mainstream. According to a report from Chain Store Age , “7-Eleven is introducing mobile checkout to select locations in New York City. Other Mobile Pushes.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Discount retailer T.J.Maxx is partnering with Instagram tastemakers to promote a new term called “Maxximizing,” which the company says means not needing to sacrifice on quality or price to find cherished items, according to a press release by the brand. . The value of the pod will be revealed at the end of every day. ”

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2019

It offers amenities such as showers, nap pods and soundproof phone booths, along with functional retail with essential items available. In addition to the current Hudson Yards location, additional New York City locations are planned to roll out this year). It would also feature menswear brand Rhone and sock maker Stance.

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

Much of the excitement surrounding automated retail — aka cashierless retail — has been driven by Amazon Go, but the enthusiasm for “just-walk-out” technology has been tempered by the stores’ limited locations. The next wave of automated retail might be heralded by U.K.-based New Developments. million to 4.5 million to 4.5

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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. And, in the same year, Casper decided to open its first brick-and-mortar store in New York City.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The card network announced Thursday (Feb. 8) that it had joined Pebble Beach Resorts’ brand partner portfolio with the goal of providing VIP cardholder access and experiences at the resorts’ golf courses, spas, dining and retail. Buying the celebratory beer with Mastercard, apparently.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2017

But, for consumers with more cash on hand or cards with higher spending limits, more luxurious items, including caviar and cars, can also be purchased through specialized vending machines. TO DOWNLOAD THE OCTOBER EDITION OF THE PYMNTS UNATTENDED RETAIL TRACKER™ , CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW. . About the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

We are strong believers that the future of grocery retail involves getting customers the best quality food, exactly when they want it, with the best customer service. Under the terms of the deal, FreshDirect will keep its brand name, be supervised by a seven-member board and continue its independent operations in New York City.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

The world’s most valuable brand is set to publish its second quarter earnings report on Thursday (July 25), which is expected to provide insight into how Amazon’s newest acquisitions are boosting the company’s revenue. and a cashierless Amazon Go store to New York City.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2019

Better algorithms , visual search tools and concierge services are just a handful of the ways retailers young and old are attempting to ensure customers get the “right” products. If Mercury is in retrograde, should we let that affect our retail choices? But are they really the right products? Not All Horoscopes Are Good Horoscopes.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Shifts and transitions were a theme in this week’s payments and commerce news, too. Venmo launched a debit card powered by Shift Financial, Equifax tried to shift some blame for its horrific breach and Nordstrom decided to transition to a store design without inventory. Equifax: Blame It On The Software.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The loans themselves would reportedly be co-branded. In 2019, Goldman partners with Apple on the launch of the Apple Card , which the bank’s executives have stated was the “most successful credit card launch ever.” The move is on-trend for both firms. Will Walmart’s reorganization make it a more formidable racer with Amazon?

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

His family had always owned cats and dogs, and when he fell into the eCommerce startup world in New York City, he decided to take a look at the pet food industry. When it comes to payments, the company accepts standard credit cards as well as Apple Pay.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The big news of the week, the USDA’s decision to start officially moving forward with digital ordering and delivery capacity for 38 million or so Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ), hit both retailers, as they are two-thirds of the grocery participants in the initial New York-based pilot round.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

While drive-thrus can be a source of retail innovation , traditional operations aren’t what they used to be. According to a new study , customers spent an average of 255 seconds from speaker to order window in 2019, about 20 seconds longer than in 2018. and Canada, allying itself with other brands and services.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In September, McDonald’s and Grubhub announced a new partnership to begin expanding McDelivery to roughly 500 restaurants in the New York City and tri-state area. The brand also rolled out a new platform for online ordering that is said to have come out ahead of expectations.

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are opening experiential concepts by working with other brands as they look to engage consumers with experiences instead of products. The concept has a presence in 36 Macy’s locations ranging from Union Square in San Francisco to Herald Square in New York City.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2017

A manual published in the late 1800s for New York City school teachers may not seem like a likely source of favored conventional wisdom. After asking for the airline city code — even many experienced travelers don’t know that — the message is that it could take an hour to get a response. So what does the 2.0

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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. New Frontiers in Retail Tech. RESTAURANTS.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2019

Left Turn of the Week: Gifts Cards For Body Scans. In an attempt to learn more about the diversity of human shapes and sizes, Amazon is paying volunteers (a $25 Amazon gift card) to get scanned, taped and photographed as part of a study to “learn about diversity among body shapes.”. AI Enhancement. million hourly U.S.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 6, 2019

The impending “death of retail” has been projected for decades. But, in an increasingly digital world, brick-and-mortar retail shops are embracing new ways to disrupt the system and get an edge on customer attention. One popular choice: retail innovation labs. Get the 54-page retail report.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 7, 2016

If you add the $6 billion in new capital raised in the IPOs of Worldpay, Square and First Data, the 2015 total is a nice even $25 billion. It is unlikely we’ll see that much in 2016, but the fintech sector is vast, and there are fascinating opportunities for newcomers and existing brands alike. HQ: New York City.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

In the world of retail innovations, merchants are looking to reach shoppers by interacting with them through multiple touchpoints. Old Navy and Lyft , for instance, linked up in the lead-up to the holidays: The ridesharing service provided free rides to customers visiting the retailer’s stores to pick up their click-and-collect orders.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Ma noted in an interview that the firm’s most important innovation is that its underlying technology platform easily integrates online assortments from new brands. Currently, Zola’s registry has about 60,000 products on offer from 600 brands. Their intention is to remain a digitally centered brand.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The firm also announced another major retail play: It will be opening pop-up shops within select Macy’s locations across the U.S. The new shops will feature 100 popular small businesses and digital brands on Facebook and Instagram into retail stores, and will be housed in The Market @ Macy’s.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The coin will not be for retail customers, and is currently being tested for internal use by institutional customers looking to move large sums of money. The surprising part of the announcement is perhaps the timing – two years ago, when everyone in retail and payments was pushing their own version of “Pay,” the news would have fit right in.

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CB Insights

MAY 23, 2019

WrkRiot’s short-lived house of cards falls down. The Honest Company’s branding and promotional materials claimed that the firm’s goods were free of synthetic chemicals. Demonstrating sales is a necessity for retail startups, especially those operating in the intensely competitive food vertical.

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MARCH 6, 2019

But despite the popularity of its sock puppet mascot, the online pet supplies retailer went out of business just 9 months after its Super Bowl ad, doomed by an untenable business model and the bursting of the dot-com bubble. Three months later, Amazon contributed to a $50M funding round earmarked for promoting the Pets.com brand.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Despite this, the rise of e-commerce is blurring the lines between physical and online retail and some traditional retailers have already fallen victim to the retail apocalypse. However, while some retailers suffer, others are leveraging technology to turn their brick-and-mortar stores into strategic assets. 700+ items.

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