PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

Financial institutions (FIs) worked quickly to ensure they could operate smoothly as the pandemic kept consumers at home and closed brick-and-mortar branches in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States. How N26 Is Using Cloud Core Banking for Nimble Mobile Innovation. customers in late May.

Meeting 227

Meeting Mobile Digital Banking Tools 227

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

“We’re proud to deepen our relationship with Phillips 66 and to leverage its powerful market presence, which has expanded nationally over the last few years,” said Jay Collins, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Small Business and Channel Partnerships at WEX in a press release.

United States 100

United States Cards Branding Payments 100

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 12, 2024

The last one, published in Jan 2014, featured 50 innovations (see below). Note: These are the rankings from 10 years ago. I will update with milestones from 2014 to today and publish next month. I’m taking suggestions here (so far: crypto, BNPL, earned-wage access, chatbots, deposit networks).

Innovation 15

Innovation Fintech Online Mobile 15

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The report pointed out that DoorDash handled 35 percent of all meal deliveries in the United States last year, while Grubhub wasn’t too far behind at 30 percent. Here’s just a few examples of how these companies, among others, are innovating with digital ordering: . The approximate portion of the U.S. through Yelp ads.

United States 130

United States New York City Mobile Branding 130

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

In some ways, Belk department store is the last of a dying breed — and not just because it is a department store in the United States in the year 2017. Small and regional — outside of the Southeastern United States, most people haven’t heard of it. Most brands can’t do exactly what Belk has done.

United States 100

United States Kentucky Charlotte Branding 100

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

In this specific case, eBay, according to a statement , has formed a partnership with repair and maintenance platform CarAdvise to add “3,500 tire shops to eBay’s tire installer network, including top national chains like Firestone, Tires Plus, National Tire and Battery and Tire Kingdom.

Software 119

Software Branding America United States 119

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2017

In a press release , the companies said the combined business will operate under the GSTV brand and deliver 3.3 billion annual impressions through more than 18,000 locations in all 50 states by year’s end. “We National and regional marketers across all industry sectors now have a way to reach valuable, attentive consumers.

Detroit 100

Detroit Video United States Millennials 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

About 100,000 restaurants, or one in six in the United States have closed permanently or for extended periods since the pandemic hit in March, and there may be more to come. Deep Dive: How Seamless Payment Experiences Drive Consumer Spend, Conversion Rates.

Massachusetts 185

Massachusetts United States Survey Meeting 185

PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2018

But 7-Eleven — arguably the latest big brand facing the “Amazon Effect” — is not quite suffering from the normal terror of confrontation that accompanies a direct clash with Amazon. said there’s a difference in how each brand is trying to reach its audience. Moreover, Joseph DePinto, CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc. The New Frontier of Digital.

Branding 124

Branding United States Texas Examples 124

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The rates refer to the rates that United States-based merchants pay to accept Visa cards. Mastercard CEO Pushes Back Against National Payments Systems. Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga is very much against attempts to split the Global Payments Systems into national domains.

Google 123

Google Retail United States Online 123

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

The latest pop-up developments concern the Hollister apparel brand , which is owned by Abercrombie & Fitch. That’s because earlier this year, the retailer said it would shutter all 87 of its pop-up stores in the United States by the end of April. Pop-Up Costs. Costs for pop-up shops can vary widely, of course.

Retail 108

Retail Honolulu Branding Trends 108

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Taco Bell is living más as it pulls ahead of Burger King as the fourth-largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand with new delivery options and, yes, nacho fries. billion in domestic sales — Starbucks is far and away the most successful mobile payments platform in the United States. But McDonald ’s Corp. Starbucks’ $18.4

Online 101

Online US Payments Mobile 101

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2017

The buying power of Gen Z comes out to $44 billion, according to an IBM and National Retail Federation study. By the year 2020, Gen Z will make up 40 percent of the entire United States population, according to retail consulting firm HRC Retail Advisory. Get ready, retailers.

social media 120

social media Millennials Retail Study 120

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2017

Sometimes a customer knows exactly what they want, with a specific brand name, down to the serial number. Marijuana’s legal status is complex even where it is legal — some states favor full legalization for all uses, while others limit it to medial applications. Payments is a complex topic. And one that Jane is most avoiding.

Online 156

Online Software Branding United States 156

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2020

Visa ’s fiscal first-quarter results displayed an acceleration of cross-border volumes, while contactless payments continued to gain traction in the United States and beyond. Old forms of cybersecurity are not sufficient to keep pace with fraudsters’ increasingly innovative attacks. 29), has Penn National Gaming Inc.

Cards 131

Cards Technology social media Meeting 131

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

Cinema chains are driving customer convenience and building loyalty with the help of digital innovations to make for more seamless moviegoing experiences. From loyalty programs to mobile order-ahead offerings, movie theater chains are tapping into digital innovations to drive convenience and build repeat customer relationships. .

Mobile 108

Mobile Retail Houston Denver 108

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2020

As it turns out, we as a nation have simply reached our limits with our own cooking. The weather is turning such that Boston has already had its first snow, and eating outdoors at restaurants is losing its appeal in the northern United States. And on that front, PYMNTS can offer few solutions.

United States 178

United States Boston US Apple 178

Accenture

MAY 22, 2019

For years, banks have enjoyed a low bar on CFO expectations around payment product sophistication and innovation. Today, we are seeing a slowdown in commercial deposit growth broadly with flat or negative growth in pockets as deposits shift to the national banks. 8 Assets and Liabilities of Commercial Banks in the United States.

Payments 150

Payments Customer Experience Survey Capital 150

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

This week we saw scientists march, the French go to the polls and a $400 high-tech juicer turned out to be an innovation on par with something that everyone already has: their hands. And most of the nation got a good chuckle — except perhaps the investors who threw $125 million at the disruptive future of juice. these days.

Millennials 109

Millennials Cards New York Branding 109

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2016

brand, Four Points by Sheraton, since 1959. Starwood will also be operating a state-owned hotel in Cuba. “They’re going to need some presence there – they can’t rely on Cuban nationals to run things,” he said. The biggest area Seleski said he anticipates commercial card usage is in the hotel industry.

US 102

US Cards Tools Operations 102

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2018

Best Picture — Payments Innovation. Visa’s Singh noted the program will kick off the year by opening up in the United States and Russia — meaning that soon, Visa will begin taking submissions in both regions. But no matter where one looks, it seems payments innovation is the big winner. And the winners are….

Regulation 108

Regulation Data Regional America 108

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The lion''s share of their growth, profitability, and capital have come since their re-branding to Open Bank in 2010. and its subsidiary BofI Federal Bank aspire to be the most innovative branchless bank in the United States providing products and services superior to their competitors, branch-based or otherwise.

North Dakota 93

North Dakota Arizona Minnesota Los Angeles 93

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

It looks like the nation’s biggest brick-and-mortar player is starting to gain some traction in its bid to be a bit more nimble, a bit more digital and a bit more alluring to shoppers even in its brick-and-mortar locations. Never let it be said an old dog can’t learn new tricks, particularly with a new trainer in the mix.

Data 100

Data Retail Big Data Online 100

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2019

While Amazon’s search of a new HQ location at some point became like a national edition of “The Bachelor” where only U.S. Amazon became the third biggest ad platform in 2018 in the United States, trailing Facebook and Google.). Big Play of the Week: The Big HQ Upgrade. But as of this week, details are starting to surface.

New York 109

New York New York City Vermont Meeting 109

CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

Military spending for this technology is expected to grow as an overall percentage of large military budgets such as the United States’ $640B defense budget, offering specialized drone manufacturers and software developers a tremendous opportunity. However, innovations in waste collection are still emerging.

Exercises 78

Exercises Data Technology Industry 78

Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

Emily Merline, originally from Milwaukee, WI, attended Arizona State University on a National Merit Scholarship. This FinTech app allows users to invest in a portfolio in their favorite brands or companies (DoorDash, Lululemon, Target, Costco, Amazon, etc.) More About Deepti Dhar’s Bright Paths Project: Welcome to Stock Market.

Milwaukee 348

Milwaukee Software Course Detroit 348

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In 2016 in had over 50,000, according to National Geographic. percent of brands in the United States are on Instagram, or that by most estimates that figure will grow as high as 70.7 It is undeniable by the numbers that Instagram is a a major mover in the travel segment. Net result: tourism to Wanaka increased 14 percent.

social media 144

social media United States National Tools 144

CB Insights

MARCH 26, 2019

” For example, the rise of “athleisure” brands like Lululemon and Athleta has been attributed to millennials’ search for clothing options that let them easily transition from the yoga studio to the office. In the 1950s and 1960s, the biggest innovations in breakfast were Eggo Waffles and Pop-Tarts. Casual dining.

Millennials 78

Millennials Industry Trends Branding 78

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2018

That was an early innovation of Casper — 100 days to try a mattress at home — and the free pick-up (no questions asked) if it did’t work out. Casper has continued its aggressive push by partnering with West Elm, where the company’s mattresses are now located in West Elm’s 70+ brick-and-mortar locations across the United States.

New York City 156

New York City Millennials United States Retail 156

PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2018

The easiest possible summary is that in a post-apocalyptic future, the United States has become the Kingdom of Panem, which consists of a rich, technologically vibrant capital city ringed by 12 impoverished agrarian or industrial districts that are exploited for their resources by wealthy residents of the capitol. District 2: Walmart.

Branding 101

Branding Florida Retail Online 101

CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

New restaurant concepts are redefining how we think about food, pushing established brands to reinvent themselves, spurring entrepreneurs to be creative with visual platforms like Instagram and recipes like pea-based protein, and paving a new way forward for the idea of casual dining itself. Americans dine out more than ever before.

San Francisco 69

San Francisco California United States CA 69

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

They are a diverse group of players, ranging from automotive industry stalwarts to leading technology brands and telecommunications companies. A few of the companies or brands listed below belong to the same parent organization, but are detailed separately if they are operating distinct autonomous development programs.

System 78

System Technology Michigan California 78

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It had a great brand. Companies have both tangible assets (factories, capital, inventory) and intangible assets, which include things like reputation and brand. When Buffett invests, he is not looking at the innovative potential of the company or, in a vacuum, its growth potential. But he didn’t always believe that.

Omaha 78

Omaha Company Capital Management 78

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2019

I’m looking forward to introducing Walmart customers to a modern and innovative way to buy the things they need.”. Currently, Walmart employs more than 8,000 drivers and uses its fleet of more than 6,400 tractors and 60,000 trailers to deliver goods to the vast majority of its 4,700 stores in the United States. US Xpress Inc.

Retail 101

Retail Indiana Branding Online 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Honorable Mentions – while this was a quiet year for M&A, we tip our hat to Atlantic Union’s acquisition of American National Bank and Eastern Bank’s acquisition of Cambridge Bank. Award – goes to CNBC’s Jim Cramer , who lamented that banks should have been innovating offerings like those delivered by PayPal and Square.

Fintech 195

Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

In tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), The Coda was awarded a rating of 5 stars out of 5 for its side-impact and rollover tests. The company’s assets were acquired by Q Holdings in 2015, and the firm quietly relaunched the Quirky brand in 2017. This would be Munchery’s downfall.

Apple 78

Apple Branding Google Company 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2017

It’s been an exceptionally busy year within the Faster Payments Tracker ecosystem, with plenty of news in the United States and around the world. The vending machine allows customers to make a purchase in just 30 minutes by selecting a Carvana-branded three-inch coin and choosing from a glass tower storing more than 20 new cars.

Retail 123

Retail Millennials blockchain Mobile 123