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MAY 8, 2020

Now more than ever, people are counting on technology to help them make contactless payments, shop, and manage their finances without leaving the house,” said Sang Ahn, vice president and GM of Samsung Pay’s North America service business, in a statement. By early 2019, Samsung Pay’s international presence grew to six global regions.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

Grocers are using autonomous vehicles to help bring fresh food to the doorsteps of consumers, and news came this week that another retailer plans to use the technology: Approximately one month after Kroger announced that it had started to use autonomous vehicles in Arizona, Stop & Shop is intending to use them in the Bay State.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2018

It’s been a week of experimentation in retail, with many big names opening new types of stores to — as the saying goes — see what sticks. It seems more likely that these brands will uncover their key rather than some universal master retail key that can solve the brick-and-mortar challenge across the board.

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South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Every Bank Has a Certain Level of Small Business Banking Channel Confusion While few said it, almost every major bank implied some level of channel confusion with small business banking as it overlaps with retail, commercial, and specialty lines of business. However, this was the most common structure.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2018

As sad as the end of Toys R Us may be, the iconic toy store is far from the only retailer struggling these days — and it’s not the only one throwing in the towel this week. The beloved, bankrupt retailer has announced the cancellation of all in-store events, such as its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Geoffrey the Giraffe birthday parties.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2020

Customer loyalty continues to be a recurring theme this week as retailers look to reopen and the latest monthly sales report shows another double-digit plunge. The solution also enables retailers to create marketing campaigns that are triggered whenever repeat customer behavior or presence is detected.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

"It's gratifying that KKR sees such incredible value in our brand and that they will continue to support us in doing what we do best — delivering the best vision care to consumers with the highest quality customer service,” 1-800 Contacts CEO John Graham said in the announcement.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

This year has been big for retail — big on change, innovation and some surprises along the way. Consumers flocked to online and mobile commerce , robots rose in food and consumer goods , and brick-and-mortar stayed relevant with retail experimentation — pop – ups , flash sales , store-in-store and showrooms.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

Innovators are seeing the potential to shape the way consumers place their orders at quick-service restaurants (QSRs) through digital technology. The company is targeting both regional and national businesses with a minimum of 10 locations. The employee or wait staff wouldn’t know the difference between a voice or an online order.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Digital fraud is a long-running problem for merchants, retailers, banks and businesses of all types. United Kingdom retailers saw the equivalent of €706 million ($827 million) in card fraud losses in 2019, for example, and the pandemic is expected to add to these woes as it pushes more retail shopping online.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

is in talks for as much as a $25 billion stake in a Mumbai, India conglomerate that is planning to launch a “ super app ” designed to offer a mega selection of retail products, sources told Mint. Walmart Inc. Sources told the news service that Tata Sons Pvt.,

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The firm chose a Kenyan brand, Huddah Cosmetics , as the first social commerce merchant on its Mula service to roll out the platform. According to Cellulant, Huddah Cosmetics was an interesting brand to launch for the platform. In addition, the company said that her brand is well-known and capable of generating buzz.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As more retailers try to get more shoppers into their stores – not everything is about eCommerce, after all – new technologies are playing a big role. That technology promises to play a bigger role this holiday shopping season, according to an analysis. That includes beacons. There’s really no reason for beacons to be hidden.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

InComm , a global prepaid product and payment technology company, has announced a partnership with Welcia , Japan’s leading pharmacy chain, to launch four mobile barcode payment solutions in its stores. InComm will be integrating its point-of-sale payment technology directly with Welcia.

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FICO

MAY 18, 2023

The innovative pay-as-you-go solution allows Dock’s clients, including banks, fintechs, and retailers, to intercept fraudulent transactions and protect their operations, while also improving the user experience. Currently, Dock has 250 clients that use FICO technologies to fight fraud.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

The collaboration will let consumers of UnionPay’s popular QuickPass app make financial payments utilizing the same technology (QR codes) that Tencent’s WeChat Pay platform also uses. Regional rival Alipay interacts with its customers with a similar, but not integrated software system.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Packaged goods often reach consumers’ hands after traveling across oceans and being shipped between manufacturers, distributors and retailers. As brands seek greater transparency and control, some IoT players are suggesting packaging do more than display product descriptions, logos and barcodes.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2017

Visa , a global payments technology company serving more than 200 countries and territories, has announced two new appointments to its India and South Asia teams. The appointments are part of Visa’s ongoing efforts to fortify its leadership in the region. Manmeet Vohra has been appointed marketing head, India and South Asia.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

Automation promises many benefits in retail, including the potential to reduce costs and improve the customer experience. The July Automated Retail Tracker examines the latest cashierless efforts in retail and finds which are experiencing uptake and which may fall flat. Isn’t Only for Big Brands. it is just taking off.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Most of those gains, however, were lost later in the day following Mastercard’s separate announcement of a potential regulatory fine from the European Commission over its inter-regional interchange fees. billion Mastercard and Maestro-branded cards worldwide. billion: Mastercard and Maestro-branded cards in circulation worldwide.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Thanks in large part to Amazon ‘s global reach, the world is getting more connected and seemingly smaller with Souq , an online retail and marketplace website in Saudi Arabia, which announced the launch of the Amazon Global Store. The dedicated Amazon Global Store will be available both on the Souq website and via the mobile app.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Gartner focused on technology infrastructure, while Money 20/20 was around fintech and payments. Small Idea – It’s Our Kid’s Technology. It was a sobering thought to realize that we are all really building most of this technology for our kids. Complicated technology sucks, but mortality sucks more. Big Idea – Trends.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

Western Union has expanded its services into Thailand and launched a brand new international money transfer service in the region, the company said in a release. To use the service, customers can use a card or a bank account, or pay in person at a retail location. We use cutting-edge technology to simplify money transfer.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Wholesale clubs and Trader Joe’s themselves have proven there is a huge market for brands that don’t check all of the boxes for a standard supermarket trip. supermarkets adjusting to social distancing and digital-first tools, Asian retailers are considering redesigning their stores. Pandemic-Driven Redesign in Asia.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 15, 2019

To help build customer loyalty, eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers have a myriad of tools on hand: Cashiers can sign customers up for loyalty cards at brick-and-mortar stores, and eCommerce sites can send customers special offers and coupons by email. We love shrinking down, and bringing the design and technology a whole new flavor.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In a press release, Visa said it will implement its payment technology at the tournament venues and provide exclusive experiences for cardholders. What’s more, Visa said it will play a role in further elevating women’s football and the regional tournaments.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2017

It is often hard to find and search for local retailers, exacerbated by the fact that cannabis businesses are oftentimes located in undesirable areas. For the retailer, there are real technological barriers: Most retailers have limited technology experience — even the more sophisticated operators — and many do not have even basic websites.

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Celent Banking

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Attendance was good and discussion spirited; digital and omnichannel is a topic that every bank across the region wrestles with. Their (legacy) brands are extraordinarily strong, which is a blessing and a curse. Banking Corporate Banking Retail Banking banking banking innovation innovation mobile banking mobile payments Trends'

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2020

has been recurring at various levels of intensity throughout the pandemic period — putting pressure on brands to bring visibility to supply chains. We're on the ground and our systems are on the ground and we go into regions with this technology and change lives," Macias said. We see it every day.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2020

The digital shift is coming late to Dunkin’ Brands. Our marketing leadership team continues to create, assess and refine a phased approach for relaunching our brand responsibly at the right time. Prior to Lindblad, Auerbach was senior vice president and regional chief marketing officer for Caesars Entertainment.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

David Chubak, head of global retail banking and mortgage, will be in charge of the global-branded cards and the consumer lending business, reported CNBC. consumer banking, which will include branded cards, digital bank and wealth management. billion by 2020. credit card customers could result in more deposits coming its way.

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PYMNTS

MAY 21, 2018

The technology remains in its infant stage — with seemingly as many ideas and demonstrations as real-world applications — but the paths to an augmented reality future are becoming clearer. billion of retail annually by 2015, fueled by the shopping habits of some 32 million consumers. The retail chain, working with Perfect Corp.’s

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Retailers are designing brick-and-mortar spaces around experiences to attract and keep customers. Chinese eCommerce retailer JD.com , in one case, has just rolled out its inaugural SEVEN FUN lifestyle space in Galaxy SOHO in Beijing. Meanwhile, Central Retail Corporation is looking to raise up to 81.1

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2016

While the eCommerce giant has managed to narrow this window to one or two days, an unlikely brand is saying that it should take no longer than an hour. ” While Luedorf and American Apparel might be hitting the express delivery point hard, it only applies to a subset of 50 products the retailer is dubbing as “basics.”

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Commerce.Asia, an all-in-one eCommerce and technology company, has purchased a 30 percent stake in business platform BizApp, which helps businesses and brands manage daily operations and order fulfillment, according to a report by DealstreetAsia. The deal is reportedly around seven figures in terms of ringgit, Malaysia’s monetary unit.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Now more than ever, we see it as our mission to give today’s businesses the touchless technology needed to keep the kiosk experience safe and empower businesses to continue thriving.’’. Outdoor and hiking brand Merrell thinks it can solve the problem. “Touchless.ai Anybody who’s ever hiked has been there. Bad trail maps. No trail maps.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2016

Walmart is open — not just for business but to new technology ideas. After several years spent trying to infuse its multi-billion dollar business with more forward-thinking concepts with mixed results , last week, the retail giant announced that it will be conducting what amounts to an open call for tech innovation.

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