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JUNE 5, 2020

The retailer, which employs 85,000 people, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month after the coronavirus forced it to shut its more than 800 stores, which followed years of weak sales. Sycamore is considering acquiring the entire company or making an investment in JCPenney, the news service reported.

Report 136

Report Texas Retail New York 136

Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2024

The report is based on data from Abrigo Small Business Lending Intelligence, a lending decision and monitoring engine powered by Charm Solutions. Data in this report is current as of Q2 2023 and is representative of market trends and conditions at the time of publication. The average size of loans examined here was $637,000.

Lending 221

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

As property executives report their quarterly earnings, some landlords are starting to put the squeeze on retailers that have skipped rent payments as a means to survive pandemic-triggered lockdowns. Spirit Realty Capital told FT that it had collected just 12 percent of the rent owed by movie theaters last month.

Retail 152

Retail Kansas Payments Texas 152

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JUNE 15, 2020

Square Capital LLC processed more than $820 million in Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans in six weeks, the firm reported. Last year, Square Capital did $2.3 Of that number, 60 percent of the borrowers had never before received a loan through Square Capital.

Capital 141

Capital San Francisco New Jersey Massachusetts 141

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JUNE 18, 2020

reported that net sales plunged by 44.7 The company operates almost 1,000 retail stores under names like DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company. The retailer said it has put into place many procedures to safeguard the wellness and safety of shoppers as well as staff members as retail locations open again.

Branding 141

Branding Report Guidelines Retail 141

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MARCH 27, 2020

The divide between essential and non-essential retail grows bigger by the day as deep discounters and dollar stores continue to add stores, employees and revenue during the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve had pretty much 100 percent cancellation from all major retailers,” he said , naming Macy’s Inc., Nordstrom Inc., TJX Companies Inc.

Retail 130

Retail Capital Groups Community 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2018

Beleaguered toy retailer Toys R Us is in the midst of prepping plans to liquidate its U.S. operations, currently in bankruptcy, according to recent Bloomberg reports. The plans come as the company has yet — and the emphasis may be on “yet” — to find a buyer for those operations or finalize its debt restructuring plans.

US 107

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has entered into a definitive deal to sell Cost Plus World Market to Kingswood Capital Management, while Authentic Brands is reportedly in discussions with Arcadia Group and Debenhams. It is expected that the business will keep operating as a stand-alone brand.

Branding 131

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JUNE 3, 2020

the wear-to-work retailer for women, warned it may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the nationwide chain has been crippled by the COVID-19 crisis, CNBC reported. The company operates more than 385 retail and outlet locations in 33 states, according to its website. The parent company of New York & Co. ,

New York 151

New York Retail Groups Survey 151

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MARCH 25, 2020

To offer vending and laundry machine operators instant cash access, PayRange Inc. rolled out a feature that lets machine operators immediately move mobile payment settlements to a debit card. As a result, the unattended retail machine operator can receive settlements of their mobile transactions at any moment.

Capital 130

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed members to its newly-formed Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee as it works to support small business access to capital. The SEC’s new advocate for small business capital formation, Martha Legg Miller, and 15 other members are also a part of the team, reports said.

Capital 108

Capital Lending Regulation Report 108

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2018

After news surfaced in May that Golden Gate Capital was considering a merger of Eddie Bauer and Pacific Sunwear of California , the private equity firm has created a new operating company comprised of the two retailers. Both brands have made great progress in the past 24 months and have generated strong performance.

Operations 100

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JANUARY 22, 2019

Reports citing an email Munchery sent to customers Monday (January 21) said the shutdown isn’t too surprising given in May it was forced to lay off 257 employees, which amounted to 30 percent of its workforce. That came after it shut down service in Seattle, Los Angels, and New York.

Operations 154

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 22, 2019

Neither video games nor dating nor shopping have a stronger pull, in terms of initial mobile app retention than financial apps, according to one report released by mobile app research firm Liftoff.

Mobile 186

Mobile Report Industry Video 186

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

Capital One ’s domestic card business provided strong results and continued to pick up momentum, the bank said on Thursday (October 24). The bank also reported that non-interest expenses increased 2 percent to $3.9 Capital One said Q3 revenue decreased 2 percent year over year to $7 billion. billion, an increase of $1.7

Capital 101

Capital Cards Conference Customer Experience 101

Bobsguide

AUGUST 7, 2022

London, UK – August 3, 2022 – Finastra announced today that The Co-operative Bank has selected Finastra Kondor in the cloud, available via Microsoft Azure, to upgrade its treasury infrastructure and automate manual reporting and processes.

Operations 68

Operations Strategy Innovation Policies 68

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

One of the biggest retail stories as we head into 2020 is how India is a battlefield of digital commerce, along with a hotbed of retail innovation. According to that report, Udaan has some 2 million buyers in 900 cities and towns across India, along with up to 35,000 wholesale buyers. The company was founded in 2016.

Retail 108

Retail social media eBook Report 108

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

These are the top stories in retail for Tuesday (Nov. Bloomberg reported this week that Boston-based home décor eCommerce giant Wayfair turned in strong third quarter financials, noting that the firm’s quarterly results “exceeded analysts’ estimates, suggesting the wave of home improvement inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic is lingering.”.

Company 131

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Mirakl , the cloud-based eCommerce software company headquartered in Paris, has raised $300 million in its latest funding round, Bloomberg News reported. Alexandre Margoline , a partner at Permira, said in a statement that Mirakl can become the central hub and platform for digital marketplace operators, sellers and partners. .

Software 220

Software Retail Capital Branding 220

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JANUARY 30, 2020

So-called fast fashion has been a big player in retail for years, but that part of the commerce-and-apparel world is facing some serious challenges. 30) from the Columbia Spectator , which covers news important to students at Columbia University and Barnard College in the global fashion capital of New York City.

Retail 142

Retail New York City New York social media 142

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Retailers, in particular, are wary of adopting 2FA because of the frictions the method can present, and their fears are not without merit. More than two-thirds of marketers are still failing to capitalize on this outreach method, however, spotlighting a massive missed opportunity.

Online 272

Online Report Customer Experience Analytics 272

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MAY 13, 2019

In the unattended retail space, vending operators are also becoming more aware of the shifting behaviors of their shoppers and the need for swift and digital payment options. That smaller size opens up whole new markets, and gains access to spaces that have never had a retail experience [as] a part of it.”.

Retail 177

Retail Marketing eBook Atlanta 177

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APRIL 27, 2020

Amid the retailer’s reported impending bankruptcy, an investor group is intending to provide an alternative to a $600 million financing arrangement for Neiman Marcus Group and pressure it toward a sale. The investor group includes Third Point LLC and Mudrick Capital Management LP, Reuters reported.

Retail 183

Retail Groups Operations Report 183

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Executives at MCI Capital , the biggest publicly traded private equity firm in Poland, are optimistic that a recent record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) in the eCommerce space bodes well for the industry, Bloomberg reported. Online retailer Allegro.eu

ATM 243

ATM Leadership Capital Online 243

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Amazon is suspending advertising related to pre-Black Friday campaigns in France after coming under fire from at least one government official who said it was unfair for the online giant to flex its digital retail muscle just as a new pandemic shutdown forces small shops and restaurants to close, Reuters reported.

Retail 206

Retail Regional Policies Operations 206

BankUnderground

APRIL 28, 2023

Mahmoud Fatouh Small banks tend to have more specialised business models, likely focusing on commercial and retail banking activities, and show limited interconnectedness to other financial institutions. Although capital standards existed before 2010, they were significantly weaker.

Capital 81

Capital Lending US Data 81

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

Those two retail trends have recently collided in Southeast Asia, where Carro, an automotive marketplace and financing provider, reportedly has bought Jualo, an online marketplace for used goods from some 300 product categories. According to the report , the deal comes as Carro raised some $30 million in fresh capital.

Online 112

Online Retail Trends New York 112

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JUNE 20, 2019

Assistants in the snack food chain’s stores will have the ability to see the food preferences of customers that decide to have their facial data in the systems of Bestore, Reuters reported. Now, it has begun to tap into other offerings from the eCommerce retailer for marketing.

Retail 100

Retail Data Groups Resources 100

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APRIL 19, 2019

liquor industry), who has combined the ongoing consumer desire for online subscription retail with the rise of craft distilleries. Along the way, he learned more about the power of brick-and-mortar retail in this increasingly online world. We had to buy a retail store to fulfill this dream. Distillery Gains.

Retail 156

Retail California Online Operations 156

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

Highlighting the increasing interest in this startup space is this week's B2B venture capital roundup, which recaps the final two weeks of 2020 in B2B FinTech investments. To cap off a year in which business travel plummeted, travel and expense management software company Navisteps raised $1 million in pre-seed funding , reports said.

Capital 211

Capital Management Operations Security 211

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

billion for a part of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., Into Reliance Retail. billion for an equity share of roughly 2 percent in Reliance Industries subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. billion for an equity share of roughly 2 percent in Reliance Industries subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd.

Retail 100

Retail Analytics Payments Fraud 100

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JANUARY 24, 2021

is close to a deal to buy ATM operator Cardtronics , fending off two other bidders, according to the Wall Street Journal on Sunday (Jan. NCR made its bid last week after Cardtronics was reported to have a deal to be sold to investment firms Apollo and Hudson Executive. billion, those with knowledge of the matter told WSJ.

ATM 293

ATM Retail Operations Software 293

PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Close the door and buckle up – retail automotive sales are getting an upgrade. For instance, online marketplace and auction site eBay has released eBay Motors, a new app that uses AI to list a car in under five minutes, according to a report by The Verge. Retail spending growth began to slow as we entered the fourth quarter,” he said.

Retail 131

Retail Detroit Video Online 131

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In an effort to boost revenue after disappointing Q4 earnings, Office Depot is turning its attention to business-to-business (B2B) and eCommerce, according to reports. The company reported that total net sales were down year over year by 6 percent for the quarter, and 3 percent for the full year ending Dec.

Capital 151

Capital Retail Conference Technology 151

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

CEO Michelle Gass said in a Tuesday (May 19) first-quarter earnings call with analysts that the retailer amplified its digital marketing efforts and revised its online site content. The executive reported that over 40 percent of digital orders were fulfilled through ship from store and customer pickup in the first quarter.

Retail 235

Retail National Report Capital 235

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Account takeovers are becoming bigger business for criminals — or, at least, the business of preventing account takeovers in the digital retail and payments realm is becoming an increasing focus of companies and security experts. The new capital will help fuel hiring and other growth, the company said. Fraud Case Study.

Retail 118

Retail Fraud Case Study San Francisco 118

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

When Miami-based Retail e-Commerce Ventures (REV) recently announced that it purchased the remains of twice-bankrupt RadioShack , it wasn’t some one-off strategy to acquire distressed assets for pennies on the dollar. It’s a plan the company describes as “transforming well-known, distressed retail brands into eCommerce success stories.”

Branding 254

Branding Retail New Jersey Miami 254