PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Luxury retail is being revised — and in some cases, reinvented — and those trends are worth attention as the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches. Not only that, but the luxury online consignment retailer opened a brick-and-mortar store on New York City’s famed Madison Avenue. Indeed, in its recent U.S. has notched $300 million.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2016

Pixlee , a San Francisco-based startup, allows retailers or brands to market directly to customers by using their own photos through curating them from social media or having the customer directly submit them for use, which the company says leads to a more authentic and engaging shopping experience for consumers.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Findings from PYMNTS Retail Banking Services’ Paradigm Shift speak volumes about the shifts happening in customer preference, and how FIs can capitalize on new information formats. There’s a reason that bank apps and websites ask, “was this information helpful?”. Often as not the answer is “no.” Irrelevant, Ill-Suited Info.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2017

No longer are retailers working with marketers to figure out a way to mass market products and services. With the advent of connected devices in the palm of almost every consumer’s hand, the retail ecosystem has certainly seen a shift. Through this omnichannel experience, retailers have more ways to connect with consumers.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2016

We all know — and keep hearing almost ad nauseam — all about how the rise of online shopping is changing the very face of the retail industry and consumer habits. But what is that “changing face of retail” actually going to look like in a few years? How influential will mobile and social media be to their purchasing habits?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2021

The chaos resulted in a severe drubbing for some of the larger Wall Street hedge funds, including Melvin Capital , which took a hit of 53 percent after retail investors drove up stocks that it had bet against. Melvin Capital did receive an infusion of fresh cash from investors in the final days of January.

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

Celebrities including Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled backed the project on social media. Abra marketed its app to retail investors but reportedly did not ensure that they were eligible to participate in that kind of transaction, the release states. They falsely claimed to have a Harvard-educated CEO backing them. And, the U.S.

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JUNE 14, 2019

However, in the 2019 Retail Banking Report, a study by Reputation.com that analyzed online data relating to retail banking locations for 23 major U.S. The study came up with Reputation Scores, measured on a scale of 100 to 1,000, based on online reviews, accurate listings, social media, search results and customer engagement.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Burger King's use of marketing efforts that capitalize on a keen sense of social media has won the Miami-based company kudos. Business Insider reported that fast food purveyors sometimes offer discounts in January because it's a time when some potential customers are minding their budgets.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2019

Some providers are capitalizing on the concept by launching new services that offer access to premium content such as newspapers and magazines in exchange for a monthly fee. However, that arrangement means no targeted ads based on consumed news stories, which is the case with social media.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

Social media company Facebook is going to buy a stake in Meesho, an Indian eCommerce startup that connects people re-selling a variety of items with potential buyers on other platforms, according to a report from Reuters. Meesho reportedly was founded in 2015 has raised some $65 million in capital so far.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

“So it’s no surprise that Instagram is making moves to replicate TikTok’s most popular features — especially in areas where TikTok hasn’t already amassed a strong foothold, like Brazil,” says social media fan site Later. “In Facebook previously launched a short-form standalone app Lasso, but it has failed to take off as yet.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Brick-and-mortar retailers have closed flagship locations in recent times, but sometimes these landmark stores make a comeback. The new store, which will be located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, will feature multiple experiential retail components. The store will also offer magic shows and a grocery shopping experience designed for kids.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The technology, which is a collaboration with PT Bank Central Asia, functions as a supplement to the GoBiz retailer super app. Combining with a blank-check company has become an increasingly popular way for closely held companies to raise capital for expansion. Bridgetown SPAC Considering $10 Billion Indonesian Tokopedia Deal.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

The offering was led by Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group and KeyBanc Capital Markets, Bloomberg reported, with the company trending on the Nasdaq under the symbol BIGC. The most common users, according to Bloomberg, include fashion, health and beauty, food and beverage and manufacturing and automotive retailers.

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Accenture

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Based on this survey of over 2,000 consumers, it’s clear that online retailers, tech firms and social-media players face an uphill battle to convince consumers to allow them access to their financial data. Trust in online platforms and social-media companies as providers of payments services is low. So why not?

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PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

According to Essential Retail , online sales in March increased by 97 percent for home products and furnishings compared to March of 2019; 136 percent for do-it-yourself products; 163 percent for garden essentials; 27 percent for electronics and 30 percent for jewelry. Sellers who do not use Square can sign up for online checkout.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Traditional financial institutions that want to compete with fintech disruptors like Chime and X (formerly known as Twitter) need to up their social media game. hours per day on social media. Sofi has built strong engagement through its Richer Lives social media strategy and influencer Vivian, “your rich BFF.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Anytime a startup like Scalefast can take $22 million off the venture capital table in the middle of a pandemic, things are changing. Now the new face of DTC will start to remake the rest of retailing. The direct-to-consumer category continues to grow with startups and early-stage companies looking to capitalize on the digital shift.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 26, 2019

The new round was led by PeakSpan Capital, with the participation of Trestle LP. Dur said in a statement, according to reports, “With the rapid growth of digital commerce, retailers are scrambling to keep pace with the consumer demand for more visually exciting and compelling shopping experiences.”. The app has 85 brands in the U.K.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

The Canadian quick-service coffee chain said on a social media account that it has notched funding from the Chinese technology company, but did not disclose the size of the investment known, according to a report. In other news, Starbucks has worked with Alibaba on “new retail” endeavors that encompass Ele.me

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2018

BigCommerce , the eCommerce platform for retailing brands, announced news on Wednesday (April 25) that it has closed a $64 million round of funding. In a press release , the company said the fundraising round was led by Goldman Sachs and included participation from current investors General Catalyst, GGV Capital and Tenaya Capital.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Despite the many obituaries that have been written about brick-and-mortar stores over the past several months, physical retail isn’t dead — nor is it permanently shuffling off the stage. Physical retail is going to go on, although not in the form that the world previously knew it, sticky.io Capitalizing On Direct To Consumer.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2018

The eCommerce retailer invested $22.6 Here’s how these companies are investing in R&D — and ushering in the next generation of retail technology. Facebook recently made a play to up its P2P payments cred as other social media and messaging services break into the space. Amazon spent the most on R&D by far.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Toys will be featured at the front of the shop, while the back will be an “experiential” area where visitors can take photos to share on social media. In fact, Rachel Shechtman, STORY’s founder, is an advisor on the BuzzFeed retail project.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The larger part — perhaps, even, the bigger trend — is what Babytree’s aim to gain more capital, revenue and influence means for contextual commerce. You might know what the phrase means, but in case you do not, here is a short refresher, along with data from PYMNTS that provides detail of this growing online retail trend.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Here are seven key areas where bank executives need action plans to address burning challenges: Communication – Bankers have been working to calm their customers and community, but the quantity and quality haven’t yet met the standard in an always-on social media world where the public is sniffing for transparency and authenticity.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

These days, retail merchants must reach customers, both in-store and online, securely and conveniently. According to Dasilva, the past decade-plus has brought three major payments revolutions, each of which shook the retail industry. There’s increasingly less middle ground between getting omnichannel right or fading into oblivion.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Nike is suing 589 websites, the owners of 676 social media accounts and more than 100 unidentified companies and individuals for allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its Nike and Converse shoes online. Nike wrote in a lawsuit filed in the U.S.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Consumer trends and their shopping habits are driven very heavily by social media,” Tsang said. “So, While many new merchants, especially small- to medium-sized businesses ( SMBs ) might feel outgunned competing online against some of the largest, most well-capitalized retailers on Earth, Tsang said that’s not the case for PingPong.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Brand consultant Yuval Ben-Itzhak, CEO of Socialbakers , says any brand looking to capitalize on social commerce needs to understand their audience and the platform on which it is most engaged. Social media isn’t a game of one size fits all and nor is social commerce,” he says.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2018

Merchants can capitalize on word-of-mouth marketing through cash back platforms such as DOSH that encourage social media sharing. After users download these apps, they can scroll through offers at major retailers like Stop & Shop , Target and Walmart to see which items are eligible. Social Media.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

On one side are the manufacturers and retailers that are waiting for the licensed products that drive the big sales. Fat Brain is an independent toy retailer that has navigated the pandemic with an agile business model and an emphasis on learning. Another factor that differentiates Fat Brain from its retail peers is marketing.

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FirstInternet

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Know your options, from changing deductions due to the coronavirus, to consideration of capital purchases to reduce your 2020 tax liability. It’s also more important than ever to be actively engaged on social media platforms. If you don’t have a strong, consistent social media presence, you might be missing out on new customers.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2019

A robust supply of private capital reportedly is one of the main reasons for that, along with corporate cultures that are averse to public markets. But relatively high stock prices and access to more capital remain prime temptations, and there is little doubt that 2019 will bring more than few exciting — and telling — IPOs.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

A recent Barry Callebaut research study showed that 70 percent of consumers want to try innovative chocolate experiences, and 60 percent want to share them on social media. In other 3D printed food news, New Crop Capital invested in Novameat , to help it bring its 3D printed plant-based steaks to market.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Retail chain Destination Maternity reportedly filed for bankruptcy on Monday (Oct. According to CNBC , the retailer is “buckling under the weight of an onerous debt load and struggling to compete with better capitalized competition.” Another one seems ready to bite the dust. The company owns 458 stores in the U.S.,

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