PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

The payments and commerce ecosystem got busy getting busy this week as the first full week of 2020 kicked off the press releases began raining down from the sky from the year’s early bird innovators. We build and seek out technology that will wow our consumers, providing both ease of use and security.”. Will Grub hub Find A Buyer?

Innovation 131

Innovation Payments Google Las Vegas 131

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Fast casuals, quick service restaurants (QSRs) and table service operations all have long been working to innovate their ordering services. The pandemic-related increase in demand will now give food brands a larger chance to test and demonstrate their new order-to-go technologies and approaches.

Software 174

Software New York City Management Ohio 174

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The app is being tested in Chicago and will show available shifts companies are looking to fill with temporary workers. Although the startup will be a wholly-owned Uber subsidiary, Careem will continue to operate under its own brand, the news outlet reported. Uber paid $3.1 billion to take ownership.

Chicago 139

Chicago Leadership Regional Operations 139

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

Luxury department store retailers are combining digital shopping technology with dining experiences in their latest locations as part of their overall innovation plans. The 188,000-square-foot space is said to house three dining options along with iconic and emerging brands as well as exclusive products.

Retail 129

Retail Branding Chicago Strategy 129

PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

The Walmart warehouse club brand has been piloting curbside pickup at 16 clubs. Sam’s Club members have been integrating technology into their shopping habits for a while with Scan & Go , samsclub.com and in-club pickup,” said Sam’s Club Chief Operating Officer Lance de la Rosa. “As The brand has about 15,000 U.S.

San Francisco 130

San Francisco New York City Retail Branding 130

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

They’ve been using the same technology for hundreds of years, and we saw the opportunity to differentiate ourselves from a product perspective. This brand exercise allows us to express that.”. The new technology is a proprietary formulation of Aerogel called Solarcore, for which they own several patents.

Branding 108

Branding Columbus Exercises Chicago 108

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Chang’s To Go location in Chicago that will focus on carryout, delivery and catering, with delivery offered through third-party services as well as the restaurant’s website and app. From Chipotle Mexican Grill to DoorDash , quick-service restaurants and technology platforms are making it easier for consumers to order their favorite foods.

Tampa 134

Tampa Detroit Philadelphia Technology 134

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

The advance of Amazon’s cashierless technology is not a new story to the retail beat as of 2020. with new openings scheduled for New York, Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco on the agenda for his year. with new openings scheduled for New York, Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco on the agenda for his year.

Retail 130

Retail San Francisco Technology Data 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

Kohl’s Corporation CEO Michelle Gass said in a fourth-quarter earnings conference call with analysts that investments in technologies such as its mobile app, and buy online, pick up in store (BOPUS), among other initiatives, are “resonating” with the company’s shoppers while bolstering traffic and sales. billion and $2.18

Millennials 148

Millennials Philadelphia Chicago Retail 148

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

In an era of restaurant technology that provides diners with many choices, mobile order-ahead is more popular than ever with consumers. To meet this rising demand, QSRs are tapping into ordering interfaces built into cars and reconstructing stores to make for smoother mobile pickup — along with other innovations.

Mobile 116

Mobile Jacksonville New York City New York 116

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Chief Innovation Officer Vish Sankaran said in an announcement for the pilot, “With a customer-led focus, we continue to create differentiated shopping experiences that provide the products and services consumers need wherever, whenever and however they may want them. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

Retail 112

Retail Las Vegas San Diego Virginia 112

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

The company’s technology was in place at 700 of the company’s stores in the quarter that was most recent. Mobile doesn’t just mean apps – order-ahead technology is also increasingly being integrated into cars, and the rise in mobile ordering is affecting restaurants themselves. Mobile-Order Ahead.

Mobile 148

Mobile New York Philadelphia Google 148

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2018

With premium coffees, teas, mixology and the iconic Milanese Princi Bakery, it serves as a Starbucks brand amplifier and a platform for future innovation.” For coffee drinkers who do want to purchase drinks in an experiential store, Starbucks said future Roastery locations are scheduled to open in Chicago and Tokyo in 2019.

Retail 161

Retail New York San Francisco Chicago 161

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2018

Blue Apron has long enjoyed the distinction of being among the early innovators in the meal kit category. Albertsons, which had already been selling the meals in California Safeway and Chicago-area Jewel-Osco stores, started selling the product in hundreds of its Albertsons stores and via home delivery on Instacart. Truly Innovating.

Industry 100

Industry Los Angeles Atlanta New York City 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2016

That’s the mantra of innovators everywhere. That’s the conversation that Mike Lawlor, Chief Services Officer at USA Technologies , and Karen Webster had recently, where they kicked around the notion of “remote retail” as a new way to frame the unattended or vending segment. Meeting the consumer where they are.

Retail 100

Retail Technology Chicago Samsung 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2017

As more people stay home to watch movies or binge-watch television shows with friends and family, there’s likely a need to up the connectivity game in an innovative way. As such, this may spur other technology design companies to move swiftly on executing other connected pieces of furniture.

Apple 101

Apple Chicago Retail Innovation 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

Meanwhile, their in-store customer base shrinks, as shoppers can now find lower prices and fast delivery with the touch of a few buttons on their smartphone – or even through interactive technology that uses voice recognition. The company also launched a new co-branded Visa rewards card with Alliance Data.

Digital Strategies 104

Digital Strategies Retail Strategy Los Angeles 104

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

And it’s a movement catching on with brands and entrepreneurs of all kids, trying variations on the model. Leveraging technology to increase the availability of Smokey Bones is guided by our “anytime / anywhere” off-premise vision,” CEO James O’Reilly noted in a statement.

San Francisco 161

San Francisco New York City Survey Seattle 161

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2018

Through platforms such as Slice , small pizzerias can tap into technology that allows their customers to order pizza online for pickup or delivery — just like the larger national chains. Large urban centers such as New York, Chicago or San Francisco have many options for pizza. But many markets outside those areas are underserved.

San Francisco 128

San Francisco Comparison social media Online 128

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

During a busy year we saw Jill supporting her local community, blogging with Mark Cuban, spinning up new PPP technology and innovating with things like curbside banking. For more than 20 years, John has helped City National grow its niched commercial and private banking businesses with strategic technologies. Drum roll please….

Idaho 180

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 180

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. You tell us.

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2017

Computer vision and payments technology ensure that the right amount is collected from the right customer as they leave the store. at the Food Marketing Institute’s 2014 conference in Chicago. The company’s acquisition of the barkTHINS brand also gave sales a boost. No waiting in line. No scanning barcodes. No cashiers.

Company 101

Company Online Seattle Chicago 101

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

Carrick Capital Partners led the investment, which will be used to help Bay Dynamics expand globally and continue to innovate in the cyberrisk management space. The funding was led by Hoxton Ventures and Promus Ventures, based in London and Chicago, respectively. based firm, Feris Rifai, said in a statement. ” Compliance.

social media 100

social media Management Analytics Capital 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Google couldn’t make smart glasses work, and Snapchat’s Spectacles haven’t exactly done a booming business either, but Amazon is optimistic that it has the missing piece to push this futuristic technology to success, and her name is Alexa. Good news for Amazon, but what does Kohl’s get out of the deal? In the U.S.,

Strategy 102

Strategy Los Angeles Retail Google 102

PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2018

Remember, before Grubhub bought LevelUp, Chase put a few tens of millions into them as the technology partner that would ignite Chase Pay acceptance at QSRs. Brands franchisees who are now being asked to get on board the Grubhub delivery platform. Source: [link]. It’s where I grabbed this image, in fact. In February of 2018, Yum!

Online 125

Online Branding Mobile Millennials 125

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Learn about the technologies, innovations, and strategies that retailers can leverage during the holidays. Major retailers and brands go local. Target opened its first small-format store in Chicago in 2012. According to CEO Brian Cornell: “In urban markets like New York or Chicago, San Francisco, Boston and D.C.,

Retail 64

Retail Los Angeles Strategy Community 64

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 20, 2017

The bank branded solution is delivered within the banking internet platform. Make your SMB clients happy and loyal by extending the banking experience with a bank branded automated accounting platform. He was BCG Manager for nine years, based in Chicago, Warsaw, and Kuala-Lumpur, and has an EMBA from Columbia Business School.

San Jose 13

San Jose Chicago Branding Management 13

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2017

But then again, New Yorkers take pizza unusually seriously, a fact former Daily Show host — and proud New York style pizza fan — Jon Stewart proved during 3:32 minutes of pure unadulterated hatred for Chicago-style pizza. How appetizing. Papa John’s Digital Pizza Play.

Chicago 123

Chicago New York City New York Innovation 123

PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2016

At launch, the service was positioned as an innovative replacement for a well-entrenched standard considered not well-suited for a mobile and digital world. The only thing Apple didn’t do was require users to wear Apple-branded gear while checking out. Apple Pay is a slick use of the technology – there is no question about it.

Apple 165

Apple Mobile Cards Payments 165

Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

” John Mackey of Whole Foods encouraged the crowd to look outside their own business model for innovations as WF looks at the restaurant and tech sectors for many of its ideas, not just competitors. Innovation Showcase & Global Innovation Awards. Bank’s Dominic Venturo’s session on innovation rocked.

Chicago 97

Chicago Retail Branch Design Training 97

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2018

“Pop-In@Nordstrom is all about introducing our customers to the best of what’s out there, and we are excited to partner with a like-minded brand like Casper that leads with innovation and a strong customer experience.”. Casper was founded to elevate sleep as a pillar of wellness,” said Neil Parikh, co-founder and COO at Casper. “In

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Seattle Texas Washington 100

CB Insights

APRIL 29, 2019

INNOVATION IS MORE THAN FANCY JOB TITLES. Get the free 31-page State of Innovation report to find out how 677 corporate strategy execs are driving change and growth. Innovation Evangelist. Both SAP and Google have employed an innovation evangelist in years past. Innovation Alchemist. Here are the 25 most absurd.

Innovation 78

Innovation Software Taxes Google 78

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

But as a recent Google announcement demonstrated, FIs are engaging with technology players in new ways as together, they seek to create ecosystems that offer new value to consumers. One big question is the balance between Google’s brand and role in all of this, and the role of participating FIs. Google’s Aim.

Google 272

Google Fintech Payments Apple 272

PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2019

In the latest news, the Amazon grocery stores – reportedly to be located in such cities as Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C. will diverge from the company’s Whole Foods Market brand. Amazon also aims to appeal to the vast majority of shoppers who still prefer to do their grocery shopping inside physical stores.

Los Angeles 143

Los Angeles Retail Maine Chicago 143

William Mills

JULY 19, 2018

California MBA’s signature annual event for the loan servicing industry, the Western States Mortgage Technology & Loan Servicing Conference , takes place Aug. This event will cover everything from economic forecasts and regulatory compliance updates to digital mortgage trends and cutting edge technology. 5-7 in San Diego.

Conference 42

Conference San Diego Dallas San Francisco 42

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It’s not easy work — and that is why there are far more “Uber of X’s” consigned to the scrap help of innovation history than there are successful Ubers in the market. He dropped it off in Chicago, met her … they wound up having dinner, he dropped by on his way back through, and they got engaged to be married last Valentine’s Day.”.

social media 183

social media Groups How To Chicago 183

CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

The old guard of American dining are switching up their games to compete: McDonald’s is adding self-serve kiosks to many of its franchises, upping the ante with mobile order technology. Many of yesterday’s casual dining brands are dying, but not because millennials “don’t eat out.” Next Level Burger.

San Francisco 69

San Francisco California United States CA 69