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MAY 24, 2019

The clothing rental market in the United States is projected to reach $4.4 This might attract customers, but retaining them requires constant innovation. Clothing is expensive and trends are quick to change, making fashion rental platforms especially appealing for consumers who want more choice, convenience and flexibility.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

Amazon’s relationships with big brands on their platform is looking quite a bit less healthy than it once was, while Walmart has seen grocery services lose some ground in terms of consumer appreciation, according to a recently released ranking. Big News of the Week: Another Big Brand Break-Up. Another one bites the dust. online spend.

Branding 139

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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. percent in the United States in 2018 to $167 million per Technomic data. percent in the United States in 2018 to $167 million per Technomic data. Its sales increased 22.3

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JANUARY 24, 2020

But no matter the case, music is a big part of the retail world, and is helping to create new harmonies of innovation and disruption. That label has taken a relatively fresh approach to getting music to consumers, connecting some 190,000 independent artists to listeners “through direct partnerships with brands,” Bloomberg said.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Kount’s staff members will become a part of Equifax’s United States Information Solutions (USIS) business unit and will still be based in Boise, Idaho, according to a Friday (Jan. The deal, which is anticipated to close in Q1 of 2021, is subject to “customary closing conditions and regulatory review,” the announcement stated.

Idaho 295

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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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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

24) that it has agreed to merge its boutique brands with U.K.-based The all-share merger will bring together under one roof a bevy of brands, including: “The Hoxton, Gleneagles, Delano, SLS, Mondrian, SO/, Hyde, Mama Shelter, 25hours, 21c Museum Hotels, TRIBE, Jo&Joe and Working From,” the companies said in a press release.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

There isn’t a lot of room to really innovate the Thanksgiving turkey. And the series of videos — which have been called 2018’s answer to the “fireside chat” — have reportedly been big brand builders for both Ocasio-Cortez, and Instant Pot, whose sales notched a slight pre-holiday boost from the sudden influx of attention.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

More important, perhaps, than the innovations they made on behalf of their more famous lead players, was how their contributions accelerated those innovations’ time to market. Innovation in payments and commerce has an unsung hero, too. And who will influence how innovation happens. Distribution.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

percent of United States consumers have made at least one purchase with new brands since the start of the global health crisis, for example, driven to try out new merchants due to either lower prices or the expectation of a more convenient experience. One recent study found that 51.7 About The Playbook.

Online 241

Online Payments Retail United States 241

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Facebook has announced that it is opening its first small business pop-up concept in nine Macy’s locations across the United States. The move will bring 100 popular small businesses and digital brands on Facebook and Instagram into retail stores — just in time for the holiday shopping season.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Sainsbury’s , in one case, unveiled a new c-store format in London called On The Go to deliver “big innovation in small spaces for local shoppers” and used data to create the Mansion House store to meet the needs of busy city workers. billion by 2024 from £18.5 billion last year per IGD. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

Miami 130

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JANUARY 26, 2021

PSCU’s recent 2020 Eye on Payments , which polled more than 1,500 CU members and other FI customers in the United States, found 70 percent of respondents decide how to pay for a product or service based on which safe options are available at the point of sale. To get the full story, download the Tracker.

Tools 276

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Yogurt is an undeniably popular product in the United States. Considering the average unit of yogurt in the U.S. Considering the average unit of yogurt in the U.S. And while people like yogurt — apparently, a lot — until very recently, it was not a product anyone really thought much about or tried to innovate.

Innovation 100

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

To help hockey players stay up to date on the latest sports equipment, eCommerce innovator the PenaltyBox offers subscription boxes comprised of a myriad of hockey essentials, from well-known brands to up-and-coming companies the PenaltyBox team tests themselves. So, it decided to start a private Facebook group for hockey parents.

Community 161

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APRIL 2, 2020

Competition for customers — especially millennials — from larger banks and FIs has long required credit unions to keep pace with their more innovative counterparts. This often means providing digital solutions and convenient banking options despite smaller technology and innovation budgets, however.

United States 174

United States Security Innovation Mobile 174

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AUGUST 21, 2019

In the latest Digital Banking Tracker , PYMNTS examines how legacy banks are approaching innovation among the rising tide of challenger banks and smaller FinTech startups, as well as how they’re approaching authentication and security as customers continue to demand more convenience and speed. Considering 76 percent of U.S.

Trends 194

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JULY 10, 2019

We find the most effective solutions to prevent counterfeit are based on partnerships that combine Amazon’s technology innovation with the sophisticated knowledge and capabilities of brands,” said Dharmesh Mehta, vice president, Amazon Customer Trust and Partner Support. “We

Tools 128

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AUGUST 9, 2019

Parker continued, “We’re now focused on creating an environment that highlights our heritage and allows consumers to deeply connect with the brand as they prepare for their own exploration, wherever it may be.”. Beyond The North Face, other outdoor apparel retailers are innovating with their brick-and-mortar stores.

Retail 108

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Amazon will shutter all 87 of its pop-up stores in the United states by the end of next month, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The move would end the proliferation of the small shops in malls, Kohl’s stores and Whole Foods in 21 states. Amazon didn’t say if pop-up stores outside the U.S. would be affected. “The

Retail 145

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

Emerging direct to consumer brands (DTC) are not the only companies entering the world of brick-and-mortar: Birkenstock , whose historical roots date back to the 1700s, recently opened its second retail store in the United States. The Venice Beach, California location follows the opening of the brand’s first company-owned U.S.

Retail 101

Retail United States US New York City 101

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Bloomberg reports that it offers a bevy of innovative options intended to entice customers into spending more time shopping. China was the obvious place to start as it is one of the leading hubs for innovation and technology and Chinese consumers are some of the highest users of social media.”. Social Retail.

Retail 131

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

MoneyCard has become the biggest prepaid account program in the United States, the release said. . The companies will also continue an ongoing partnership to provide the MoneyCard program for an additional seven years. The new period will start on Jan. 1 of next year.

Fintech 103

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

MoneyCard has become the biggest prepaid account program in the United States, the release said. . The companies will also continue an ongoing partnership to provide the MoneyCard program for an additional seven years. The new period will start on Jan. 1 of next year.

Fintech 101

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Even as the economy in the United States softens, Citigroup has been making a push for credit cards. The company is said to be among the most aggressive zero-interest balance transfer promoters, Reuters reported. Some investors and analysts, however, have concerns that the portfolio could turn into a liability if the economy sours.

Cards 125

Cards United States Industry Report 125

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

We imagine if presented with an iPhone, penicillin, an automobile or just a ballpoint pen, even the original scribe would have been forced to concede that exciting innovations might be coming up on humanity’s horizon in the intervening 30 centuries. The Changing Global Playing Field .

Marketing 211

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JANUARY 4, 2019

We know that Honda drivers value convenience, safety and security,” said John Moon, Managing Director Strategic Partnerships, Honda Innovations. “We Through the partnership, Masterpass is accepted at more than 6,500 Phillips 66, Conoco and 76 locations in the United States.

Payments 144

Payments United States Security Management 144

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JUNE 13, 2018

Shane is a talented and innovative professional who is positioned well to lead cards and payments U.S. ” Barclays’ cards and payments division is one of the fastest-growing top 10 card issuers in the United States, housing leading payments businesses in the U.K., and Germany.

Capital 100

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Before 1857, the most common “toilet paper” in the United States actually consisted of pages from the Sears Roebuck catalog. That finally changed when one brave innovator, entrepreneur Joseph Gayetty, got the idea that a better alternative could be created. In the U.S. We believe in moments for ourselves.

Industry 142

Industry Innovation Branding United States 142

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MAY 29, 2018

JAB has been on a bit of a buying spree of late when it comes to coffee brands. billion) and operates 530 stores in countries including the United States and China. Bridgepoint has been the majority stakeholder in the coffee brand for about 10 years, making the purchase for around £345 million.

Management 100

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AUGUST 23, 2019

This extension reflects our mutual commitment to grow together by providing innovative payment solutions, world-class service, and a dedicated team to help Phillips 66 build its customer base and increase brand loyalty to the iconic Phillips 66, Conoco and 76 brands.”.

United States 100

United States Cards Branding Payments 100

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

This round of financing will further strengthen Geek+’s continued investments in innovative products and solutions, [a] global distribution network and customer service.”. And in the United States , major companies are trying to decide between footing the costs for more expensive deliveries on their own or passing the costs to customers.

Marketing 134

Marketing United States Retail US 134

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AUGUST 17, 2020

“The inclusion of products from various mall tenants in the program will create a new stream of sales and customers for stores, as well as drive awareness and brand recognition,” said PREIT in a statement. In that way, the initiative puts PREIT in a position to sell outside of its Northeastern territory. Coradino , CEO of PREIT.

Philadelphia 164

Philadelphia Regional United States Community 164

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Debatably the most impactful payments innovation of recent years — and that’s saying something — BNPL is having a massive impact on retail, as evidenced by the proliferation of brands and the steady flow of venture capital to players that are defining the space. It’s hard to say which is the best part of buy now, pay later (BNPL).

Millennials 256

Millennials Report United States Study 256

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JANUARY 29, 2019

The privately-held appliances brand sells vacuum cleaners under the Shark logo, while its line of food processors, coffee makers, pressure cookers and blenders are sold under the Ninja branding. In the United States, Shark vacuums run the market — it’s the top selling upright brand and owns 35 percent of the market.

Marketing 129

Marketing Branding Massachusetts United States 129

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

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JANUARY 10, 2020

“With our value propositions of high quality, high affordability and high convenience, Luckin is rapidly becoming a well-recognized, on-trend, and mass market fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand.”. And, beyond kiosks, coffee retailers, such as Bandit , are driving innovation with a mobile order only café concept.

Retail 131

Retail Detroit Michigan Branding 131