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JANUARY 6, 2020

When it comes to retail innovation, you can usually count on consumers’ constant need for clothes to help drive new trends. At the start of the 2010s, retail merchandising was, at base, a lot of guesswork. If things went well and brands guessed right about consumer tastes, that was all well and good. Better Smells.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Part of the future of retail is playing out inside hotels — and that’s happening as the wider part of the travel-and-tourism industry is undergoing its own significant disruption. One of the latest — and perhaps wildest — examples of the hotel-retail trend comes from Taco Bell, of all places. Unattended Retail.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Retail giant Target is collaborating with Ulta Beauty in a strategic partnership that will bring a shop-in-shop concept to 100 Target locations across the country, the companies announced in a press release on Tuesday (Nov. More than ever before, now is the time for innovation in retail,” said Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon. .

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

In retail, skincare and beauty brand Cleanlogic is setting its sights on the D2C model , while in innovation, Venmo dropped its first credit card for consumers. 20%: Growth of the delivery industry over the past five years. 20%: Growth of the delivery industry over the past five years.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

20 for its Special K brand. The flavors were “inspired” by Twitter conversations the brand had with consumers. But it is innovative from the marketing standpoint and also hits on the theme of collecting data to sharpen those marketing campaigns once they’re done. The promotion started Sept. found that 54.6

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OCTOBER 21, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online merchants, are offering consumers all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model, from movies to tea. Some entertainment innovators are also rolling out new subscription services. And retailers are offering innovative subscriptions for all sorts of products.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

To say direct-to-consumer retail practices have had an impact on the manufacturing industry would be an understatement. With eCommerce a major proponent of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel and showing no signs of slowing down, the retail industry landscape has been forever changed.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The David’s Bridal application was built by Vertebrae , a tech company that specializes in bringing real-world applications to retailing. Vince Cacace , CEO of Vertebrae, told PYMNTS that AR in 3D has become a high-demand technology for all kinds of products and retailers. “We How does it work on me? How does it work in my space?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Retail technology is undergoing big changes in the restaurant world, and that includes the drive-thru. Some brands like McDonald’s are turning to voice recognition technology to keep orders moving. The latest development in retail camera use comes from the drive-thru lanes of the fast-food industry, according to the Financial Times.

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JULY 10, 2019

Airfox, a three-year old Brazilian financial startup that has raised more than $16 million, wants to enhance consumers' confidence in digital-only banking through its challenger brand banQi. To do so, it is working with retailer Via Varejo, an industry heavyweight that reported $30 billion in revenue last year.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Restaurants that are driving food innovation with carefully chosen ingredients focused on health are seeking funding to help power their growth. That growth came out ahead of the restaurant industry as a whole, which experienced 3.6 1 on its list of the top 10 emerging restaurant brands of 2018.). Its sales increased 22.3

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MAY 23, 2019

When it comes to innovation, go to the source. has joined the ranks of companies and brands setting up innovation labs. QSR Innovation. The PepsiCo innovation effort comes at a time of significant technology development in the world of restaurants, including quick service restaurants (QSRs). Stronger Ties.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

In the life of any brand, a pivot – or even a series of pivots – is normal. Times change, tastes expand and brands that don’t evolve generally don’t survive – a lesson that any number of retailers have spent the last several years learning the hard way. The big changes weren’t quite done, however.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

banks accounted for 81 of the 500 most valuable and strongest bank brands around the world on Brand Finance’s Banking 500 2019 list, released this week. Led by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the world’s most valuable banking brand (at $79.8

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JUNE 5, 2020

With the most recent COVID-19 studies from PYMNTS reinforcing the need for health and safety in the retail world, some retailers are stepping up to accommodate consumers’ concerns. The survey and consequential retail index shows how retailers are dealing with consumer fears, which extend to having groceries delivered to the home.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

Generally speaking, fashion companies do not own the manufacturing process that produces the items sell, which can be a big limiter of innovation. Fashion brands can dictate the look of the items – their shape, color and overall aesthetic design. That private-label clothing brand is the firm’s revenue engine – for now, anyway.

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JULY 9, 2019

Retailers surely have more than enough to worry about these days. For one, the pace of innovation keeps speeding up – and that holds true for all types of retail niches, from apparel to grocery to others. The industry is tip-toeing a dangerous line right now in that regard.”.

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JULY 28, 2017

Automation has come to several industries. Over the last few years, chatbots have taken the retail space by storm, helping to automate several key aspects of customer service. With 100,000 branded chatbots and growing on Facebook Messenger alone, it doesn’t appear that chatbots have any intention of going away any time soon.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In a bid to increase loyalty, merchants are driving innovations in their stores. 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.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

Kroger and Walgreens are expanding their partnership to create a new group purchasing organization (GPO) called the Retail Procurement Alliance, which will pool resources to cut costs and advance innovation, the companies said in a press release on Wednesday (Dec. The food industry is a $1.5 trillion market. “It

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In the 1960s, Avis turned to its marketing agency in hopes of tackling a challenge: the car rental company wanted to keep pace with Hertz, which was the top brand for car rentals. The agency, Doyle Dane Bernbach, came up with the tagline “We Try Harder” — to highlight the brand’s position as a challenger. Car Rental Innovation.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Brick-and-mortar retailers are testing convenience store designs that let consumers skip the checkout line and pay for their purchases with their mobile phones. 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto said in an announcement , “Retail technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and customer expectations are driving the evolution.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

To help diners make the best use of their mobile devices to order meals, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are tapping into mobile innovations. From Dunkin’ Brands to Grubhub , QSRs and ordering platforms are driving innovation with mobile ordering technology. QSRs are expanding their mobile order-ahead capabilities.

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JUNE 29, 2017

With artificial intelligence moving forward and many companies hopping on board, chatbots have become a pervasive force in the retail industry. Consumers’ desire to receive instantaneous responses from their favorite brands continue to drive chatbot popularity and are thus pushing innovation forward.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

New Report: Helping Retail Treasurers Navigate The Digital D2C Shift (“How To” Playbook). Not only have retail sales shifted online, but more consumers are buying more of what they want directly from the brand. Report: Helping Retailers Solve The Payments Piece Of The eCommerce Puzzle (Anatomy Of A Consumer Payment Playbook).

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

Like most innovators, Arielle Charnas was looking to solve a problem when she launched her fashion blog – it just wasn’t a fashion problem. Today, she noted, things are quite good, as she is the rare internet celebrity who has turned a social brand into a bankable retail venture.

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MARCH 31, 2020

High-level market intelligence about the $18 billion expected to be invested over the next three years is a major focus of the March 2020 Automated Retail Tracker™ from PYMNTS , which serves as a bimonthly breakdown of developments in this rapidly growing business sector. Amazon Go’ Cashless. And Amazon and 7-Eleven aren’t alone.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Mastercard ’s Senior Vice President of Innovation and Startup Engagement Deborah Barta told Karen Webster in a conversation with Luis Macias , CEO and Founder of GrainChain , that COVID-19 has only intensified the issue. The question “where’s my stuff?” Our goal is more than just financial inclusion. It’s a logical extension.”.

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

Shoes aren’t just shoes anymore – they are centers of retail innovation. As is often the case, Nike is playing a big part in the changes happening in the footwear industry. The shoe brand has been awarded a patent by the U.S. That’s not all that’s happening with footwear innovation. Shoes and Re-commerce.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

Bank Innovation is proud to announce a brand-new event — 2020 Banking Automation Summit — designed to provide industry professionals with the necessary platform to share insights, trends, strategies and practices to automate back-office functions. The premiere industry event will take place June 1-2 at the Conrad Miami.

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MARCH 29, 2019

You’ve probably gotten the memo already, but in case you missed the message, here you go: Mere retail is boring. Mere retail is not enough. We did this purposefully to allow the team to take on industry challenges while being progressive, disruptive and responsive to perpetually evolving consumer and culture.”. Incubator Aims.

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APRIL 23, 2019

Innovations run the gamut from promo codes to coupons and quick-response (QR) scans in addition to other features such as delivery tracking. Overall, merchants in the $1 trillion accommodation and food services market see digital innovation as key for staying competitive in the space. percent — innovated to remain competitive.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Retail is perhaps an unexpected entrant into the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) market, but it’s proving to be an area in which being there virtually can be seamlessly substituted for being there actually. Retail may just sneak up and be the dark horse that pushes the AR/VR movement from niche play to mainstream tool.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As part of our ongoing coverage of this space, PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster recently convened a panel of industry experts to shed light on the many nuances shaping this shopping trend. As D2C results bring new revenue and customers and in turn spark further innovation, organizations can’t help but notice and then invest more, Ahluwalia said. “So

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

That finally changed when one brave innovator, entrepreneur Joseph Gayetty, got the idea that a better alternative could be created. today, toilet paper is a $31 billion per year industry – and growing, as the average American runs through three rolls per week. In the U.S. We believe in moments for ourselves.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

At least that’s the view of seasoned observers and Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison, who, on the company’s post-earnings conference call , predicted that a “significant shakeout” is coming to the industry. Global retail sales increased 5.8 Domino’s Results. percent year over year, but the Q3 revenue of $820.8 and international businesses.

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MARCH 30, 2020

Retailers are dutifully speaking with their payment service providers (PSPs) and industry partners to adhere to these shifts, but they must also keep their customers’ experiences in mind. retailer trade group, Retail Industry Leaders Association ( RILA ), told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

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