PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Salon division was among the first Citi customers to go online with the offering, according to a Thursday (Dec. In that case, every fuel card could be used at only one brand. For businesses, the card provides centralized reporting that brings different data sources together into one management dashboard. 17) announcement.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

But that national network of body-sculpting palaces is in disarray today, with major chains including Gold’s Gym and 24-Hour Fitness filing for Chapter 11 relief due to the coronavirus pandemic, along with a slew of other operators from privately owned yoga studios to fitness centers. billion visits for the year.”.

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BankBazaar

APRIL 13, 2022

BankBazaar Turns Profitable With New Co-Brand Strategy; Exits FY22 With Rs.156 National, April 07, 2022: BankBazaar.com , India’s largest fintech co-branded credit card issuer and online platform for free credit score, reported that it is profitable in March 2022. Success of Co-brand Model.

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BankBazaar

APRIL 11, 2023

National, March 30, 2023: BankBazaar.com , India’s leading fintech co-branded Credit Card platform and online provider of free Credit Scores, closed FY23 with net revenue of ₹160 crore. The company grew its net revenue for FY23 by 60% over FY22 on the back of a 60% growth in its Credit Card issuances.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Power research shows that the number of customers doing their credit applications online has kicked into high gear. Consumers and Banks Both Like Online Auto Loans. Consumers are apparently so glad to dump the back-office haggle between dealer and bank that roughly one-third of car buyers are now doing the loan process online, J.D.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

26 as shoppers initiate returns online, but that brands should anticipate longer than typical wait times for their items to ship. Returnly also noted that the return journey begins on Dec. It took shoppers nearly seven days to send back returns in January of 2020.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

The July Payments Powering the Platform Economy Report examines how international eCommerce platforms work to create transaction experiences that are compelling and secure for users in each market they serve. Find more about these stories and the rest of the latest headlines in the Report. Get the full story in the Report.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a few dozen are being laid off in the company, which has about 600 employees. These decisions are not taken lightly, but we believe they are necessary to set the brand and business up for long term success,” a spokeswoman said. In 2018, it bought Elloqui, a plus-size women’s fashion brand.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Fast-casual restaurant groups are teaming with online food delivery firms to offer on-demand ordering to consumers through digital platforms. Dine Brands is not the only restaurant company to team with Postmates. In September, Kahala Brands partnered with the platform to offer on-demand delivery from their brands.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

Automotive sales are increasing going digital — and more consumers are buying more used products of all types online. According to the report , the deal comes as Carro raised some $30 million in fresh capital. Jualo has amassed 4 million monthly active users and facilitated transactions worth $1 billion last year,” the report stated.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

Analysts reported that physical retail sales, seasonally adjusted, were up 2.7 The Census will release its Q2 eCommerce sales results today, but we’ve been using our own methodology to forecast eCommerce sales for some time, given the lag in Census reporting. CPG Goes Online — And To Auto-Refill. percent growth in June.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2018

BGR reported the promotion will run until August 15, giving consumers cash-back offers on product purchases from a slew of different categories. It’s also being touted as the first online-offline sale in India, providing consumers with the same deals whether they purchase it online or in a physical store.

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PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2016

This newfound cost consciousness is reshaping the retail industry in everything from spurring the rise of fast fashion at the expense of mall “anchor stores,” to the increasing popularity of off-brands or store brands in the supermarket, to the shift in the apparel business, to off-price retail outlets over full-priced department stores.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

Inmar Intelligence , one of the leaders in digital couponing, reported last week that enrollment in digital coupon programs among the top 30 percent of national grocery chains has grown 93 percent year over year since March 1. Digital coupon redemption in March increased 56.5 percent industry-wide year over year.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

In a deal expected to create the world’s largest online classifieds company, eBay Inc. has agreed to sell its ad division to Adevinta ASA, the Norwegian online marketplace, for $9.2 The San Jose, California-based online selling mega corporation’s classifieds’ platforms include a dozen brands in 13 countries.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The physical stores still lead, but as the latest PYMNTS latest Omnichannel Grocery Report demonstrates, a growing majority of consumers buy at least some of their groceries online. consumers who buy groceries report purchasing them in-store, but 63.9 percent make at least one of their routine grocery purchases online.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

is bringing Boar’s Head brand cheeses and meats to its brick-and-mortar stores. The retailer is adding 50 to 200 products from the brand to up to 200 locations in 2020, with offerings to include provolone cheese slices and maple-glazed turkey breast, Bloomberg reported. Target Corp. Target stores.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2017

The country is the subject of the inaugural edition of the PYMNTS.com Doing Business In report, done in collaboration with PayU, which focuses on the state of business — and doing business — around the world and what’s coming down the road ahead. 20 percent of the top 100 brands are newcomers to the Indian marketplace. contact-form-7].

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

If brick-and-mortar merchants can claim anything sacred from the total encroachment of online retail on its turf, it’s the highest echelon of uber-luxurious commerce. That is, if the current trend toward dollar shopping holds — both in-store and online. billion total. billion total.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Collaborating with Afterpay gives our customers the power of choice when shopping across our family of brands,” John Strain , chief digital and technology officer at Gap, said in a statement on Wednesday (Nov. Participating Gap brands include Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. . “By We are proud to partner with Gap Inc.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

To help merchants and promote Afterpay in-store payment services to individuals before the busy holiday shopping season, buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay and Simon have announced a national collaboration. There are real opportunities for those brands that deeply understand their consumer.”. And there's a huge opportunity.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Saks Fifth Avenue CEO Marc Metrick said luxury retail could be called “comfort food” for those mired in pandemic-related stress, CNBC reported. Metrick asked “why else” someone would be buying 110-millimeter pumps “from a luxury brand, when you’re working at home and on Zoom all day,” according to CNBC.

Retail 172

Retail Report Online National 172

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic struck the nation two months ago, panicked customers stockpiled paper goods, shelf-stable foods and other essentials as states shut down. Sales of store brands, so-called private labels, which are priced lower than national brands, have surged during the pandemic. But that’s all changed.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Walmart also expanded its buy online/pick up in store capacity, grew its digital payments platform ( Walmart Pay ) and generally re-centered its focus on integrating its massive physical scale with its upgraded eCommerce efforts. Walmart reported earnings of $1.33 By the Numbers. a share in Q4, short of analysts’ expectations of $1.37.

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Online Taxes Branding Retail 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

China’s Ant Group is considering the formation of a new consumer loan division that would let it continue to provide loans across the nation while adhering to new Chinese banking rules. Ant Group was co-founded by Jack Ma, who also helped start the online commerce firm Alibaba.

Survey 172

Survey Payments Groups Data 172

PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2019

The fashionistas posting on Facebook have the attention of Kohl’s , which is looking to create a curated clothing line based on the brands people are wearing most, the Motley Fool reported Sunday (Aug. Kohl’s is teaming up with the social media giant to uncover emerging brands that millennial shoppers consider cool.

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Millennials Data social media Branding 133

PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

The San Francisco-based online food ordering and delivery service launched by Uber in 2014 said it will match up to $3 million in contributions made by customers, according to TechCrunch. Uber Eats said it will send its matched portion to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

A conflict between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman didn’t derail the eCommerce giant’s launch of its new website in Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported. The website is a re-branding of Middle Eastern eCommerce site Souq.com , which was acquired by Amazon in 2017, PYMNTS reported.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2016

Ever since consumers made it clear that they weren’t going to give traditional brands the benefit of the doubt if they couldn’t pivot toward online sales, it’s largely been big-box merchants, like Target and Macy’s, that have blamed supply chain issues for empty shelves, delayed delivery estimates or overflowing stock rooms.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2019

All India Online Vendors Association, a trade group representing online merchants in India, vowed to appeal a ruling by the Competition Commission of India that favored Flipkart , the eCommerce company owned by Walmart. The Competition Commission of India dismissed that argument in November of last year, noted the report.

Online 188

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

As far as made-up, non-holiday holidays go, you could probably do worse than National Burrito Day , which takes place on Thursday (April 4). Part of the growth in digital came from online marketing, Niccol told investors when discussing the latest Chipotle financials. percent, with revenue increasing 10.4 percent to nearly $1.23

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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. continues to take the lead as the largest QSR, followed by Starbucks and Subway , Bloomberg reported. But there are no official reports on its next planned expansion.

Online 101

Online US Payments Mobile 101

PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

Online brands are growing their presence in the physical world by bringing their products into brick-and-mortar stores. Ouai , a hair and body care brand founded by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, will roll out some of its merchandise in 1,200 Ulta Beauty locations in addition to the retailer’s website on Sunday (Jan.

Retail 131

Retail Industry Branding Miami 131

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2019

More consumers are creating their own gifts, opting for experiences, gifting and receiving used goods, asking for charitable contributions, or asking for nothing during the holiday season , The New York Times reported. A desire for experiences, homemade gifts and secondhand products has been on the rise since 2016.

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Survey US New York Millennials 140

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

National retailer Target is expanding the number of brands it carries in stores, inking a deal with Flamingo, the women’s body care product maker created by Harry’s, the shaving startup. It also marks the first time the Flamingo brand will be carried in a physical store. As of Monday (Feb.

Millennials 128

Millennials Branding Retail Survey 128

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2019

More consumers are creating their own gifts, opting for experiences, gifting and receiving used goods, asking for charitable contributions, or asking for nothing during the holiday season , The New York Times reported. A desire for experiences, homemade gifts and secondhand products has been on the rise since 2016.

Survey 131

Survey US New York Millennials 131

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Plus, Canadian payment services company Interac is collaborating with Walmart Canada to expand debit card payment methods in store and online. Over 80 percent of the upstart’s 58 million-plus registered users are from tier 2 and tier 3 cities in the nation. Nigeria's Challenger Bank Kuda Raises $10M For Its Mobile-First Services.

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