PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2019

Among the more interesting storylines of this era of digital commerce and payments is the maturation of vending machines — sorry, “unattended retail.” Look to the Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia for the freshest evidence of that. The eCommerce retailer reportedly plans to install 100 kiosks in malls across India by the end of 2019.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2018

About 1,200 miles, one time zone and significant differences in climate and culture separate New Orleans and Philadelphia, but on Monday and Tuesday nights, that distance can seem much smaller. locations, offers a glimpse into a growing part of retail, and lessons for other such endeavors. Pop-Up Growth. Pop-Up Planning. Cash Concerns.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Startups in the eCommerce space have long enabled their customers to experience their products in real life (“IRL”) through temporary retail shops, and now, digitally-focused brands belonging to major retailers are taking a similar approach. Fashion retailer Charlotte Russe , which has over 500 stores in the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

These are just some of the ways companies are tapping into the latest restaurant innovations with the help of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated retail: Among diners, 71 percent would be open to QSRs incorporating AI. The new law would require most retail outlets to accept physical currency.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2020

Vending machines have come a long way from their origins as coin-operated appliances that dispense sodas or candy. Consumers can now purchase nearly anything from them — health and beauty products, electronics, clothing and even groceries — with their credit cards or mobile wallets.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The holidays aren't always so cheery as the risk of fraud plagues consumers and retailers alike. For corporates themselves, the FBI warned that businesses, like consumers, can be targeted in gift card scams. But online shoppers aren't the only ones at risk. Corporate-Facing Fraud. percent placed the blame with vendors.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

According to PYMNTS data, more than 60 percent of Main Street firms have at least three channels operating to drive sales: online, at physical stores and mobile. Aid has notably come in from all corners, particularly the card networks. The card networks have been far from alone in their jump to supporting SMBs.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

We worked with them with loans to buy equipment and vehicles for delivery and the beginning operational cash needs of the business,” Bunnell says. Two years ago, Lead Bank and Self expanded the program to include a secured credit card. More than 500,000 customers have received secured cards through the program. Philadelphia.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Brown gives his employees $100 to go open accounts across the Philadelphia area and then shares the results: good, bad and humorous. So many miles to go, retail bankers! In a mature credit cycle with a tough yield cure, Chase is still growing retail revenue a 7+% and mobile banking users by 12+%. Well done, sir!

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CB Insights

MAY 23, 2019

WrkRiot’s short-lived house of cards falls down. Liberty was also accused of using funds to support his other business ventures, pay for interior decoration services for his ex wife, and pay a discouragement penalty levied against another of Liberty’s investment schemes by the SEC’s office in Philadelphia.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

The machines operate 16 hours a day at high volume, and any mechanical issues can bring store operations to a standstill. The list of locations banning cashless shops in the name of financial inclusion grew this week, with San Francisco joining Philadelphia and New Jersey in barring cashless retailers from the city.

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