PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

For its three years in operation, Brandless generated no shortage of buzz with its concept of “private label for less” and the idea that the best brand is no brand at all. Under his leadership, the plan for the brand was to pivot into higher-margin, bigger ticket products such as CBD oil and move Brandless onto store shelves.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

To provide a one-stop-shop for nursery design and inspiration, buybuy BABY rolled out Design Squad in conjunction with sister brand and digital interior design firm Decorist. We know that today’s millennial parents want their children’s rooms to reflect their unique style more than ever.”.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Next is a digital bank, completely disassociated from the Bradesco brand. They use the Bradesco infrastructure, but they operate in parallel. Revamping the company’s internal structure is one of the first steps Bradesco took to achieve the goal of creating experiences that meet expectations of millennials.

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NCR

JUNE 29, 2016

Ever meet people who can’t remember what life was like before mobile devices? Imagine what it’ll be like when you meet kids who can’t imagine when Facebook actually had words. And it has to do with the dreaded ‘m’ word: Millennials. When it comes to millennials, however, it’s very different. Has it really been that long?

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Perficient

JULY 20, 2020

They indicate not just one overarching message, but the finer points of what motivates them, what stops them, what expectations they have for your brand, and more. We understand her concerns and want to build structures, designs, and content that truly meet her needs. But she feels real now. How do I choose my healthcare personas?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Earlier this week, Hong Kong-listed luxury cosmetics firm L’Occitane International SA announced its intended $900 million acquisition of British beauty and skincare brand Elemis. The deal is the latest in a spate of acquisitions of high-end skincare brands. billion), while Unilever snapped up Carver Korea Co. billion euros ($2.5

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NCR

JULY 12, 2016

Millennial customers are quickly becoming key to the growth strategy of financial institutions, particularly in hyper-competitive markets where customer churn remains high. While millennials tend to judge a bank on the basis of its digital capabilities, they still also expect a human connection to advise them.

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PYMNTS

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. Attracting Customers With Unique Brand, Financial Stability. CUs need to ensure that their operations are secured if they want to maintain member loyalty.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

“It is the juxtaposition of social networking and entertainment and sports all combined,” said Glen Calvert , chief operating officer of Fnatic , a London-based eSports outfit that hires professional gamers, runs tournaments and sells branded gaming apparel and gear. It's not just a video game. CMO’s Jaw Hits The Floor.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2018

Millennials love to share. They are proportionally comfortable using gig economy services that provide these things, with about a third of millennials working some sort of gig position themselves. The two-sided marketplace operates in 200 locations across the U.S. Some are also willing to meet families at the airport with gear.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Restaurants need to meet guests where they are – and remain on-brand throughout the experience. percent of those medium-sized operators offer that option, compared to 4 percent of small operations and 3.4 percent of large operations. Delivery can be a catalyst to driving sales and creating loyal, repeat customers.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2019

As reported in the latest Unattended Retail Tracker , done in partnership between PYMNTS and WorldNet Payments, unattended retail is gaining traction worldwide, on the heels of growth in consumer demand and as employers look to increase their operating profits. Millennials prefer to use cards for smaller transactions, namely those under $5.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2020

Particularly among younger consumers, the millennial and Gen Z “digital natives,” who, by the numbers, show a much greater affection for the physical store than their boomer parents and Gen X older siblings do. What Every Brand Needs For An Omnichannel Experience. So why aren’t digital natives shopping digitally?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Amid this market, chains such as Thorntons and 7-Eleven are innovating to meet the needs of modern-day consumers, as companies including GasBuddy and P97, among others, are seeking to make gas station trips more convenient through improved loyalty and reward programs and connected car payments, among other offerings. Almost half – or 49.4

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Same-store sales increased only 2 percent for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operator Shake Shack in the third quarter of 2019, disappointing investors. The chain’s revenue increased some 32 percent year over year, though, hitting nearly $159 million, and meeting analyst expectations. As well, the chain’s traffic increased by 1.2

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2019

Moving deeper into the quarter, inventory became a mounting problem due to a combination of factors, including a miss on key women’s sportswear private brands, a slow sell-through of warm-weather apparel and accelerated decline in the international tourism business. Gennette said the company took the necessary markdowns to clear inventory.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2019

And, to meet their day-to-day needs, more consumers are tapping into digital platforms seeking top-notch customer support and seamless service. million buyers who operate in industries such as website development, logo design and blog writing. Mallzee created a digital mall where consumers can compare many different retail brands.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2016

coupons, promotions and sales – oh my), it’s increasingly been shoppers themselves who have turned away from luxury-priced brands in favor of a dollar store mentality. The effects of this new shopper ethos are widespread, and while more and more retailers try to give consumers what they think they want (i.e.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

As much as a click from the Kardashians helped spread the brand awareness and jump-start his company, Molnar said, as a spending trend among young consumers set the stage for BNPL's success. It seems the only people who may think much about rails are the ones who own and/or operate those rails.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The launch came as part of the fanfare for Canvas by Lands’ End — a relaunch of its cooler, hipper, more millennial-focused brand. “This provides an additional channel for us to introduce consumers to our new brand and expanded category,” CEO Federica Marchionni noted of the digital expansion.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In an interview with PYMNTS, Richard Noguera , chief information security officer at Yapstone , discussed the findings of the playbook titled “ Meeting the Millennial Need For AI-Powered Visual Shopping.”. And, done right, maybe a few clicks on a buy button, too.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

They can meet up in person in a public place for an exchange to cater to last-minute on-demand requests, or they can send items by mail. The site operates similarly to eBay from a lender’s perspective. For the target market, Prew is focusing on millennial females in central London between the ages of 25 and 35.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 3, 2018

That's what I thought about while reading a recent Financial Brand post about Innovation in Banking: Killer Ideas? How do we balance strategic direction, customer demand, and the futurist or wildly over-caffeinated millennial that tells us we have to implement every shiny new object or we'll die? or Idea Killers? Much to my chagrin.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Your executive teams may feel that their current mobile apps and internet banking operations are sufficient. And yes, for now you can still reach profit objectives and meet C/I ratio targets—while investing in more mobile and internet banking capabilities on the side. Use case: Focus on the millennial market with mobile.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Pride events can draw hundreds of thousands of people, and many merchants turn out to meet them, but providing goods in such populated settings can be complicated for those that do not have the right mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) setups to make purchasing quick and convenient.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As of the end of 2018, for instance, Google research found that 36 percent of international travelers “would likely pay more for services if a travel brand tailored its information and trip experiences to personal preferences or past behavior.” For OTAs and tour operators, taking payment up front is one thing.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As of the end of 2018, for instance, Google research found that 36 percent of international travelers “would likely pay more for services if a travel brand tailored its information and trip experiences to personal preferences or past behavior.” For OTAs and tour operators, taking payment up front is one thing.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

Take the clothing and accessories brand TOMS , for instance. The company operates on a “one-for-one” business model, which means that it donates one pair of shoes or glasses to communities in third-world countries for every pair sold to a first-world consumer.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Beyond Target, Walmart also has curbside pickup: With Walmart’s offering, shoppers select a store, products to purchase and a time — including later that same day — to meet up with a Walmart personal shopper and pick up their orders. Bridge Millennials, for example, “are predisposed to online shopping,” according to the index.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2015

What happens when a millennial microlending app teams up with the white-label API of a digital payment network? “And Dwolla definitely meets all of our safety and security requirements.” “And Dwolla definitely meets all of our safety and security requirements.” demonstrating FiSync at FinovateSpring 2015.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

CPG corporates like PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Kellogg’s, and Campbell, for example, have invested in and acquired a number of brands focused on healthy snacking , while personal care incumbents like P&G and Unilever have backed natural and organic beauty brands. Meet Maya, our hypothetical wellness-focused millennial consumer.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2017

Shortly after that meeting, the article says they were told by Facebook that talks would proceed no further. In 2015, the tech media was gaga over Snap and its ability to corral the so-called most valuable eyeballs in media: the millennial. Investors put $2.65 billion more. But Facebook was never “just” a social network.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2016

These programs — which include apps like GrubHub, Foodler, Favor, Seamless and DoorDash – operate independently of merchants, acting as middlemen between in-home consumers and various eateries. According to Duncan, Favor fields inquiries surrounding both its own operations and mishaps that are the restaurants’ responsibilities.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Drilling down into the numbers a bit, the idea of financially stretching to make ends meets hits 30 percent of No Worries and 79 percent of Second Chance denizens. Disbursements: Meeting The 3Cs For Consumer Satisfaction. In India, for example, almost half of the population does not use digital banking channels.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Search data helps brands understand shopper preferences. Beauty brands partner with Google Assistant and Home. Messenger taps brands for beauty bots. Instagram powers digital beauty brands. Google’s search data helps brands understand beauty shopper preferences. YouTube powers beauty influencers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2016

It’s not as if a person making the request for a tissue, pain reliever or bandage was specifically asking for a Kleenex, Bayer Aspirin or Band-Aid brand item. But, over many decades, these three brand names achieved such dominance in their categories that they became the most natural way for people to refer to all products in that category.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

A consensus says that the future banking customer relationships—particularly for millennial consumers—will orbit to one degree or another around mobile technology. Of course, then there is the ever-present coming generational shift as millions of technology-loving millennials—and those even younger than them—come of age.

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