PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

But with consumer spending holding steady, it’s important for retailers to grasp the opportunity to create innovative ways to get, keep and grow customers. One of the most commonly talked-about and executed strategies in the 2020 connected commerce world is experiential marketing. Wine and cheese for the shoppers? Pop-up stores ?

Retail 210

Retail Branding New York City Indiana 210

Bank Innovation

JANUARY 28, 2019

The Chicago-based bank is dealing with the fallout from a glitchy launch last week of its new mobile banking […].

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

No less than Sam’s Club, Starbucks and fashion high-flyer Zara have made adjustments to online ordering and purchasing. The announcement comes after Inditex saw a 95 percent surge in online sales for the month of April alone. The answer: fewer stores and a more concerted push online.”. Zara’s announcement was the most dramatic.

San Francisco 130

San Francisco New York City Retail Branding 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

To connect food delivery platforms with consumers looking for convenience and cost savings, eCommerce innovators are creating aggregators as price and time comparison tools. The Food Delivery Market. FoodBoss is available in markets from Chicago to Washington, D.C., as well as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

Los Angeles 161

Los Angeles San Francisco Comparison Seattle 161

Bank Innovation

APRIL 6, 2016

A few weeks ago we focused on invest tech, and brought up three startups working to help the market-savvy turn a small advantage into a major lead over other investors. This week’s startups to watch are investing in under-leveraged niches of the fintech world, from P2P networks to lower insurance premiums, Read More.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Sales of things like personal care products, cosmetics and various other household goods have been slipping, as consumers are increasingly stocking up online or at alternative retail venues like dollar stores for those types of items. The pair-up will also see some private-label Kroger brands migrating onto Walgreens’ shelves.

Los Angeles 158

Los Angeles Chicago New York City Minneapolis 158

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

Jiobit, a technology startup based out of Chicago, makes something that seems like every parent, from those expecting to empty nesters, will want or wish they’d had. The next wave of innovation, whether it’s in transportation, health or at home, will come from great teams at the intersection of both. million in two rounds of funding.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

An eCommerce player, Bitsy sells arts and crafts retail products online. Though it has been officially acquired, Blitsy will operate largely as an independent subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC and remain based in Chicago, though it will have access to A.C. Moore, is making a big push into digital. Moore’s infrastructure and scale.

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Chicago Retail Industry Branding 116

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

which had the innovative idea in 1848 that people might want a way to purchase mail-order jewelry. But after the war in 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward of Chicago produced a popular catalog for his mail-order business. But after the war in 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward of Chicago produced a popular catalog for his mail-order business.

Retail 171

Retail United States Chicago US 171

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Younger shoppers, however, are still seeking out places like IKEA even in the age of online shopping: A Home Furnishing News survey found that brick-and-mortar stores provided 63 percent of indoor furniture purchased by millennials. Pizza Hut plans to acquire online ordering software provider QuikOrder. In Other Brick-And-Mortar News.

Retail 122

Retail San Francisco Arizona Los Angeles 122

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2016

The ubiquitous (well, at least in the Northeast) coffee chain has announced a partnership with DoorDash , the online delivery app that promises food and other “goods” delivered to your doorstep in 45 minutes or less, that will see it offer an on-demand delivery service in select parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. “The

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

The company has also expanded Starbucks Delivers with the help of Uber Eats, which is in more than 2,700 stores in 11 markets. That said, mobile order-ahead apps — as can be the case generally when comes to many types of retail innovations — have lower adoption among smaller QSRs. Mobile-Order Ahead.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Chang’s To Go location in Chicago that will focus on carryout, delivery and catering, with delivery offered through third-party services as well as the restaurant’s website and app. Diners will place orders via third-party online food delivery platforms, phone or the restaurant’s website. Chang’s , in one case, is set to open a P.F.

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Tampa Detroit Philadelphia Technology 134

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2018

Through platforms such as Slice , small pizzerias can tap into technology that allows their customers to order pizza online for pickup or delivery — just like the larger national chains. Digital orders for local pizzerias is a largely untapped market. The value of the online pizza delivery industry alone is already $7 billion.

San Francisco 128

San Francisco Comparison social media Online 128

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2017

Now there’s a new threat emerging that could spell the end: online grocery shopping. Online more than ever, chewing gum and candy bars are out of sight and out of mind. had already tallied billions of dollars in losses since self-checkout was introduced in 1992, and it saw the looming threat of in-store pickup for orders placed online.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

Kohl’s Corporation CEO Michelle Gass said in a fourth-quarter earnings conference call with analysts that investments in technologies such as its mobile app, and buy online, pick up in store (BOPUS), among other initiatives, are “resonating” with the company’s shoppers while bolstering traffic and sales. billion and $2.18

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

For two entrepreneurs in in Chicago, the artisanal marshmallow is not a concept, but a reality they’ve invested in heavily, perfecting and bringing to the world. And, for the brand’s increasingly avid fans attest, the artisanal marshmallow is not a joke: It is an innovation the world was waiting for but did expect.

Millennials 101

Millennials Chicago Branding Study 101

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Keeping pace with parking payments and innovation. That simplicity also keeps Rover Parking competitive in what is rapidly becoming an oversaturated market with apps and institutions that back them. Rover Parking is not the only shared parking marketplace that will look toward such innovations in the future.

New York City 121

New York City New York Innovation Chicago 121

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

To meet this rising demand, QSRs are tapping into ordering interfaces built into cars and reconstructing stores to make for smoother mobile pickup — along with other innovations. From Chipotle Mexican Grill to Square , QSRs and payment firms alike are enabling a world of ordering innovation.

Mobile 116

Mobile Jacksonville New York City New York 116

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

For its report, inMarket looked at nearly 100 Whole Foods stores in markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Francisco metropolitan areas. Their trips also provide an opportunity for Whole Foods to make shoppers aware of changes at the grocery chain. billion last year.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

It also had plans to bring 300 new stores online in the current fiscal 2020, although that was about half the number planned at the year’s start. He noted that by March’s end, Starbucks’ sales had declined by 60 percent to 70 percent. But more notably, Starbucks announced plans to close some 400 restaurants over 18 months.

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San Francisco New York City Mobile Seattle 153

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Enter Al Capone and the Chicago Outfit, who turned the popularity and cash-based nature of the laundromat into an opportunity. It’s just like Al Capone running the “Chicago Outfit” – a much more legitimate-sounding organization than “the Italian mob” or “the Mafia.”. Many became reliant on selling goods and raising money online.

Chicago 117

Chicago Fraud Operations Marketing 117

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

Consumers, particularly millennials, are increasingly paying their bills online. are paid online, with 61 percent of those payments coming from millennials. Avail, along with its companion in the space, Cozy, are part of a growing group of online platforms looking to upend the rental process. Bringing Rent Payments Online.

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Payments Online Millennials Boston 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Visa Powers Revolut’s Global Expansion Into 24 New Markets. The Uber Works app is being tested in Chicago and will show available shifts companies are looking to fill with temporary workers. Top Stories. Uber Launches Uber Works To Connect Workers To Gig Jobs. Instant Payments Are Here — How To Measure The ROI ….

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

7), the transit-as-a-service operator is offering car and truck owners looking to offload their vehicles a deal: Sell those vehicles via online retail service Carvana and get in return $250 worth of Lyft credits, plus three months of free membership in Lyft’s new Lyft Pink membership subscription program.

Los Angeles 101

Los Angeles San Francisco Software Millennials 101

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

percent of those who purchased food from restaurants ordered it online, but that increased to 16.5 That has left restaurateurs working overtime to shift the online order business to their own websites, and away from the aggregators. Our March 6 survey showed 4.7 percent as of April 27. And in some cases, feeling litigious.

San Francisco 161

San Francisco New York City Survey Seattle 161

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2017

The University of Chicago and the University of Cambridge are once again partnering to explore the alternative finance industry and offer guidance on its trajectory for the coming year. But it may be difficult, if not impossible, to accurately predict an industry that is shaped by the varying regulations and market conditions across borders.

America 100

America Lending Regulation Regional 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Uppercase Co-founder and CEO Yashar Nejati said that anyone can start a brand online, but when brands arrive at a certain threshold – about $10 million or more in sales – it’s time for them to take the next step: “That usually means opening up brick and mortar,” Nejati told PYMNTS in an interview. Pop-Up Shop Design.

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Los Angeles New York Branding Retail 144

PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

Traditional retail locations, ranging from fashion and home furnishings to hardware and department stores, have been forced to make significant changes in the face of heightened competition from eCommerce giants like Amazon and omnichannel powerhouses, like Walmart and its online unit, Jet.com.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

Carrick Capital Partners led the investment, which will be used to help Bay Dynamics expand globally and continue to innovate in the cyberrisk management space. The funding was led by Hoxton Ventures and Promus Ventures, based in London and Chicago, respectively. based firm, Feris Rifai, said in a statement. ” Compliance.

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social media Management Analytics Capital 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2018

LevelUp is front and center on the Chase site as its partner for online ordering using Chase Pay and Chase Commerce Solutions (aka Chase Paymentech). That model — aggregating menus from local restaurants in one place and enabling easy online ordering from that online platform — remained Grubhub’s mainstay over the next decade.

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Online Branding Mobile Millennials 125

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2016

That’s the mantra of innovators everywhere. It’s also what’s at the core of what Lawlor says USAT will launch this week at the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) OneShow in Chicago (April 13–15). Meeting the consumer where they are. In other words, kick the door wide open to remote retail.

Retail 100

Retail Technology Chicago Samsung 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This is a classic bank deal – one acronym buys another at a good price and plans to cut the hell out of cost while adding markets. During a busy year we saw Jill supporting her local community, blogging with Mark Cuban, spinning up new PPP technology and innovating with things like curbside banking. Market cap in January: $19B.

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Idaho Community Industry Strategy 181

Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 3, 2023

These are the largest events in the insurance industry geared towards technologists, program managers, marketers, developers and C-Suite execs at both legacy insurers and upstart insurance tech firms. Event Spotlight Pushing the boundaries of insurance innovation by bringing together the latest technology and top talent.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2016

As such, much of the pool of innovative tools currently being used by online and primarily omni-focused merchants is off limits to the hulking retailer, and its choice of life-saving interventions is limited to what it can do to manipulate the floorspace that it has.

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Branding Columbus Ohio Retail 100

William Mills

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

With new events constantly coming online and some traditional ones undergoing some changes, you might be missing some key opportunities, so it is important to review all your options. One is the 6th annual Bank Innovation 2017 , March 6-7 in San Jose, Calif., The post Is your 2017 trade show strategy set for the year?

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Strategy San Jose Conference Indianapolis 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In those early years, the company’s safes were some of the only ones to withstand the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the company was commissioned to build the world’s largest safe for Wells Fargo’s San Francisco branch in 1874. Diebold has been around since 1859, when it was founded as a manufacturer of safes, vaults and locks.

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Retail ATM San Francisco Chicago 118