PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

billion and intends to combine the iconic retailer with the Belk department store chain, the New York Post reported, citing an unnamed source. The private equity firm, which is the owner of Belk, Staples, The Limited and Talbots, seems set to be victorious in the auction to purchase JCPenney, the newspaper reported. billion offer.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

In the “Notorious Markets” report by the Office of the U.S. The office pointed out claims of counterfeit merchandise sold on the eCommerce retailer’s sites in the United Kingdom, Canada, India, France and Germany, Reuters reported. Amazon did not reply immediately to a Reuters request for comment. on the list.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2019

To make the clothing industry more inclusive of children with disabilities, major fashion brands are debuting adaptive clothing lines. Tommy Hilfiger, Target and Zappos have all launched these types of lines in recent years, while Kohl’s is the latest retailer to do so, CNBC reported.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

Community bank Patriot National has hit a regulatory roadblock in its plans to launch a Small Business Administrative platform, but reports in American Banker on Thursday (March 13) said the financial institution remains undeterred by the challenge. Hana is one of the largest SBA lenders, facilitating $96.6

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PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

The news came Thursday (May 2) that, per a ruling in federal court in New York, the State Department of Financial Services can move forward with a suit that looks to derail national bank charters for FinTech companies. The national licenses would let FinTechs lend money and paychecks to consumers. In the U.K.,

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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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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2019

To bring the number of global brands to 40,000 over the three years to come, Alibaba rolled out a merchant-focused English-language website for its Tmall Global marketplace. At first, brands were able to connect with Alibaba primarily via its website in the Chinese language, personal introductions or trade shows.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In other news, BestChange reportedly provides a solution to let users exchange digital currencies or purchase them with fiat funds, Cointelegraph reported. The brands also reportedly claim an affiliation with Bdswiss Holding Plc, which has its CIF License and is already regulated in the country.

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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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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

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. Citi has roughly 200 million client accounts and conducts business in more than 160 nations and jurisdictions.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

In a move that is said to help the company grow across the nation, California cannabis firm Caliva has teamed up with Jay-Z. Caliva recently announced that the rap star will serve as the company’s chief brand strategist and has entered into a multiyear partnership with the firm, CNBC reported.

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Chris Skinner

JUNE 8, 2017

As Nick pointed out, historically clearing payments through BACS, CHAPS and the other national networks were controlled by a range of banks but, through consolidation, mergers and acquisitions, we have ended up in a position where only the Big 4 banks offer clearing services.

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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. Media Contacts Nanda Padmanabhan | BankBazaar | nanda.padmanabhan@bankbazaar.com The post BankBazaar’s Co-Brand Model Powers FY23 Revenue Up 60% to Rs.160

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

When the brand is a well-known luxury provider like Dolce Gabbana, it can charge whatever it wants for a T-shirt, since the customer is arguably not purchasing the shirt so much as the cache of the logo on it. The hoodies feature the brand’s unique hand stitching — which according to Madhappy means that no two hoodies are ever exactly alike.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

With delayed and late B2B payment terms continuing to raise concerns throughout supply chains around the world, some of the biggest brands have taken measures to support the cash flow of their vendors. ’s Prompt Payment Code, according to recent reports , including IBM and BT. One in four U.K.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

For instance, Dine Brands , the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar and IHOP restaurants, is teaming with Postmates to offer delivery from thousands of locations, according to an announcement. Dine Brands is not the only restaurant company to team with Postmates. restaurants. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2018

Restaurant Brands International posted strong first-quarter results, buoyed by strong sales growth at Burger King. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain reported system-wide sales growth of 11 percent, with net restaurant growth of 7 percent and comparable sales of 3.8 to allow customers to access its brands through more channels.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Wool footwear brand Allbirds is wagering on physical retail stores despite the coronavirus. The firm recently closed a $100 million investment round that will partly back physical growth in international markets and bolster the size of its labor force, the Financial Times reported. billion, a bit higher than two years prior.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

The United Nations estimates there are currently 40 million people enslaved around the world, and that one-quarter of them are children. Prevention and detection AML red flags for human trafficking For financial crime professionals, it can be challenging to track, detect, and report human trafficking based on financial transactions.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

According to a report, the bank in “recent weeks” has been sent a “regulatory warning” from the U.S. The move will enable the global retailer — which owns 70 luxury brands, including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Fendi and Givenchy — to enhance the efficiency and traceability of its cross-border payments.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

“Ubisoft’s rich portfolio of world-renowned brands — including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance and Far Cry — is a testament to their dedication to creating quality content for all, and their years-long dedication to exploring blockchain technology ensures they have the knowledge and skills to be excellent block producers.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2020

According to Bloomberg , Apple and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have “announced a partnership that includes an Apple Music playlist featuring independent artists from an emerging label. As Bloomberg put it, the label “connects about 190,000 independent artists to audiences through direct partnerships with brands.”.

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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 27, 2016

Mashable reported that Amazon produced two 30-second TV spots to air during the Thursday (May 26) night finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. ” The winner of the national spelling bee is awarded a $40,000 cash prize, but if they parlay their newfound fame into sneaker or Pepsi deals, their fortunes are just beginning.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

“Though the industry moved to enable interoperability of mobile wallets in 2018, this is limited to only P2P payments, and is yet to be expanded to both merchant and agent interoperability and even to work seamlessly at P2P,” according to the draft of the Kenya National Payments System 2021-2025 report. million new mobile users.

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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). In general, QSR customers – not just those hungry for burritos – are pleased with curbside pickup, as shown by the PYMNTS research report. percent, with revenue increasing 10.4

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Plus, PYMNTS looks back on direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, which came in two flavors in 2020. The service connects more than 100 brands and retailers to shoppers. Retail 2020: Looking Back On D2C Brands. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands came in two flavors this year. FedEx Wraps Up ShopRunner Purchase.

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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

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

JANUARY 29, 2020

After almost six decades as chief executive, L Brands CEO Leslie Wexner is reportedly in talks to leave his position as head of his retail empire. As the longest-serving chief executive of an S&P 500 firm, Wexner molded Victoria’s Secret, The Limited and Abercrombie & Fitch into national chains, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

In a March 9 letter to Attorney General William Barr, the Consumer Brands Association implored the official to take action against sellers who are taking advantage of the coronavirus situation. Since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Justice Department has had a fraud-focused division.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This article Gallery: The Best Annual Reports from Banks and Credit Unions appeared first on The Financial Brand. Many banks and credit unions showcase their story in glossy annual reports — print, digital and even interactive. Here are two dozen that stand out.

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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

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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