Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses. So, this was a moment that they needed us more than they probably ever have.”. Last year was earth-shattering in many ways.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2019

eCommerce innovators are offering plant-based nutrition beverages designed for baby boomers and their parents with the help of the subscription business model. On Perennial’s website, the company seeks to make its brand purpose front and center. While there has been some innovation in cleaner label brands in non-dairy milk (e.g.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

According to the National Turkey Federation (which really does exist) roughly 85 percent of Americans plan to eat turkey for Thanksgiving. Turkey didn’t become standard fare on the Thanksgiving table until Abraham Lincoln officially declared it a national holiday in the 1860s. The average turkey weighs 16 pounds and costs $22.03.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

Kohl’s , for instance, will bring emerging brands to over 50 physical retail locations and online starting in the fall through Curated By Kohl’s. The retailer also plans to team with Facebook on brand curation starting next year — “identifying and engaging with brands that have built a strong online community on the social media platform.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

The Kount Identity Trust Global Network harnesses AI to connect trust and fraud data signals from 32 billion online interactions, 17 billion unique devices and five billion yearly transactions throughout 200 nations and territories, according to the company.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Kroger customers can now expediently and simply order gift cards for curbside pickup in addition to their supermarket items at 1,900 of the chain’s locations throughout the nation, according to a Monday (Dec. 21) announcement from Blackhawk Network.

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Bobsguide

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Through focused, innovative products, services, and a redefined operating model, BDB has been stimulating and driving entrepreneurial activity in the country. TCS BaNCS will enable BDB to launch new innovative products faster.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

It’s a big job to bring restaurant dining and ordering options to consumers who may use multiple digital channels. With an average innovation index score of 38 out of 100 on PYMNTS’ Restaurant Readiness Index , restaurants clearly have some work to do. But not all QSR chains are so focused.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

As we explored earlier in this series, growth in the poster child use case for virtual health – telehealth (or virtual visits) – as a result of Covid-19 has been astonishing. Forrester Research shows that as early as July 2020, 80% of US providers had conducted a virtual consult in the prior three months. It’s a Brand New World.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

As it reaped the benefits of its digital investments, Dunkin’ Brands added 146 net new Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins locations around the world in Q4, with the inclusion of 76 net new Dunkin’ locations in the U.S. Digital Innovation. Dunkin’ Brands CEO Dave Hoffmann said in a call with analysts on Thursday (Feb.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The benefits of those relationships do drive some national exposure for us but the branding benefits accrue primarily in the specific markets. As we continue to build Perficient into a true global powerhouse, we knew this was something that would drive visibility for us on a commensurate scale. Bill, thanks for the time.

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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. And with its scale in mobile payments and loyalty members, the company is well-positioned for other innovative initiatives. But McDonald ’s Corp. million active members.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

It will host year-round events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football National Championship game in 2023, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic Games. SoFi Stadium, which is set to open in summer 2020, is a 298-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Visa , the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA , announced Wednesday (December 6) partnerships with the Union of European Football Associations’ ( UEFA ) Women’s Football Competitions and the Confederation of African Football ( CAF ) Total Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

In addition, Stripe announced a partnership with JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand. We’re obsessed about helping businesses innovate faster and we believe now is not the time to pull back, but to invest even more heavily in Stripe’s presence in Japan,” Aranami said in a statement.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

B2B: The trillion dollar industry that gets overshadowed in innovation by consumer gee-wizardry tech, B2B is gaining more attention by the day. Across the pond, estimates Innovate Finance and Pitchbook, the B2B FinTech market has gotten nearly half of all FinTech funding in the European Union through the past year. Just sayin’.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

However, the program raised privacy flags about how data was being collected and used. Amazon is constantly testing and launching new offerings to innovate on behalf of customers,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “At A brand that wanted to take part in the program paid about $2 for each sample, in addition to the cost of the product. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

However, the program raised privacy flags about how data was being collected and used. Amazon is constantly testing and launching new offerings to innovate on behalf of customers,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “At A brand that wanted to take part in the program paid about $2 for each sample, in addition to the cost of the product. .

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

To offer expanded services as it pursues a digital innovation strategy of harnessing partnerships to provide an enhanced customer experience, Fifth Third is teaming with Fundation for small business loans. Graziano continued, “This collaboration does exactly that.

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2019

Citi almost looks a bit like a ladder,” Sarah Potter told CNBC’s Trading Nation on July 9, predicting its stock to continue to climb. This quarter, Citi has been seeking growth through innovation and collaboration, as reported by PYMNTS in a podcast interview with Manish Kohli , global head of payments and receivables at Citi.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It starts with a 3D foot scan that allows us to accurately assess the size and shape of the foot. All of this information allows us to be much more precise in selecting footwear for our customers, ensuring that we get the right fit and comfort. “Customers love fit id,” Werder said. “It

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

He continued, “Western Union’s open platform strategy allows us to innovatively connect the digital and physical worlds of money while helping leading organizations scale their services globally. We are delighted to welcome Postepay into the Western Union family.”. Postepay S.p.A., billion and $9.5 billion per the Word Bank.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2016

What we do know, however, is that efficiency-driving innovation will have its place, come whatever market environment,” Joshua Kempf, cofounder and CEO of online B2B industrial products distributor Gaveteiro.com.br , explained in his TechCrunch piece. Canada and Brazil. It looks like it’s no harm, no foul for Apple.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. The access is exclusive to Caesars locations across select states where the company operates casino properties. and Australia. .

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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. A humble leader shows us all how it’s done. Expect more deals to be announced in 2024. and Summit Financial Group, Inc.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2020

That would be a major reversal for the coffee chain and digital services innovator. And, given the rocky road the brand has traveled in Q2, a turnaround is likely exactly what Starbucks would like to see and as soon as possible. “We are leveraging our experience in China to inform our actions in other markets, including the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2016

brand, Four Points by Sheraton, since 1959. “They’re going to need some presence there – they can’t rely on Cuban nationals to run things,” he said. professionals can use while in the new market. The biggest area Seleski said he anticipates commercial card usage is in the hotel industry.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2020

This organic healthcare brand is hustling to keep up with orders during a time when it has had to pivot to deal with the COVID-19 crisis – and it is poised for a breakout 2020. And the funny thing is, when we interviewed folks, no one remembered us as Sierra Sage. They always remembered us as Green Goo.”.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

The new Credit Union Tracker explores how CUs are finding innovative ways to engage with their members, collect data insights and improve services. According to the latest Credit Union Innovation Playbook , loyalty-based innovation is a top concern among members. Data-Based Innovation Implementation.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

Some form of this ratio will likely be applied to the national and regional banks, which means larger community banks will also be judged by this ratio. 9) Brand Matters: SVB had one of the best brands in banking. Unfortunately, in this case, the brand couldn’t overcome the sizable liquidity risk on the balance sheet.

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PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2019

Regulators, particularly in the nations with the largest swaths of unbanked consumers, will say it offers users no easy way to cash in, cash out or reliably spend the Libra currency. They want us to focus on true innovation.”. Building Real Innovation for Real Gaps. There are a lot of answers.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

There has been no shortage of food fads, dietary crazes and “restaurant of the future” concepts that have played out nationwide, most of which the brand has politely passed on. And that has presented a challenge to the Red Robin brand. Our servers were trained on the basics of greeting, one-stop ordering and three-level bussing.

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NCR

MAY 9, 2017

But technology innovators and financial institutions have worked together for generations. The average age of a credit union member in the US is 47. In addition to branding, tips generated to improve the user’s score direct the user to HNB products, providing in-context customer acquisition. In Canada it is 53. million apps.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

Like many innovators, the founders of Sweetgreen were simply trying to solve a problem — and along the way managed to build a business around the solution. From there, he said, Sweetgreen has been highly focused on layering digital innovations throughout its core offering to create an all-over brand experience.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Here’s just a few examples of how these companies, among others, are innovating with digital ordering: . The portion of consumers who use mobile phones for at least part of their QSR experience is 70 percent. Showcase Ads, another offering, enables national brands to highlight new menu items, seasonal offers and temporary promotions.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

All in, the average American spends about $1,100 dollars on coffee per year, and we drink more coffee collectively than any other nation (though Finland does beat us on cups of coffee per capita). On the whole, we are a rather caffeinated nation – and growing even more so. billion cups of coffee a day around the world. “The

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

Innovation can sometimes be seen as a solution looking for a problem, but it’s time to stop thinking of technology as bells and whistles and start looking at it as a necessary element of doing business for a changing consumer base – and up against a changing landscape of challenges and threats. Our chairman, Dr. B.

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