PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

online grocery retailer Ocado is involved in a patent lawsuit over robotically-operated warehouse technology with robotics company AutoStore , Reuters reported. Automation is increasing in the retail world, with Kroger joining forces with Ocado last year in a deal to make 20 automated warehouse facilities.

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Online Florida Retail Course 234

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The winning retailers of the future are going to combine great physical assets with the ease that comes along with that digital interaction,” Cornell told CNBC. retail sales will still take place at stores.”. Same-store sales at the retailer increased more than 3 percent in November and December.

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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.

Digital Strategies 104

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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.

Retail 142

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2016

It’s working toward rolling out these technology upgrades in all of its worldwide locations by the end of 2018. In addition to mobile ordering and delivery, McDonald’s is upping its in-store tech and planning to add self-service kiosk ordering, digital smart menu boards, custom-order options and even table service. What a time to be alive.

Florida 100

Florida Tampa Miami Millennials 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2018

One month after Target acquired delivery startup Shipt in an effort to bring same-day delivery to customers nationwide, the retailer plans to roll out same-day delivery in select Florida markets, CNBC reported. Target will offer the service first from its stores in the Tampa and South Florida areas on Feb.

Florida 109

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The ruling meant that online retailers could be mandated to collect sales tax — and taxes can be levied by states on firms that do not have physical presence in those states. One consideration is the fact that economic presence within a state means that retailers have to collect and remit taxes in those states. The Role of Technology.

Taxes 116

Taxes Retail Online South Dakota 116

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Big brands are opening pop-up shops chock full of digital commerce technology and experiences for fans, and Nike is no exception. Beyond the pop-up shop, the retailer is opening a “Studio of Dreams” Super Bowl Content Studio on the same block. The sportswear company said the store would feature limited-edition styles that will rotate.

Atlanta 127

Atlanta Retail New York City New York 127

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Cashless payments firm USA Technologies (USAT) is expanding its partnership with amusement kiosk operator National Entertainment Network (NEN) to bring expanded cashless payment options to more vending machines and devices, the companies announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. and Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico 152

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Walmart 's partnership with insurance startup Clover Health to aid Georgia seniors marks the retail giant's foray into privately-managed Medicare Advantage plans, Bloomberg reported. Walmart has been making moves in the healthcare field for some time, including opening clinics in Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Florida and Arkansas.

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South Carolina Georgia Arkansas Atlanta 141

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

As the company’s chief digital officer, Sethia and his team have built what is arguably the most valuable loyalty program in retail with more than 33 million members. It announced this week that it is piloting Fuel Loyalty at participating 7-Eleven stores in North and South Orlando, Florida; North Texas; and Woodbridge, Virginia.

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Virginia Florida Texas Retail 245

PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Supermarket giant Kroger and online grocery retailer Ocado are joining forces to build the second of 20 planned automated warehouse facilities. Kroger is excited to enter Florida to redefine the customer experience through our industry-leading partnership with Ocado,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. the release said.

Florida 129

Florida Customer Experience Mobile Cards 129

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Companies which have helped to provide a bridge to some semblance of normalcy, principally in technology, have seen increased demand for their services,” Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst with Bankrate.com, said in a statement. For the week ending Sept. Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday (Sept. 29 totaled just over 29.7

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2020

At this point, the range of the fuel loyalty program is limited to the Orlando, Florida and Woodbridge, Virginia areas, along with north Texas. As 7-Eleven looks to the evolving retail environment, it is also eyeing the concept of a cashierless store.

Texas 165

Texas Payments Virginia Florida 165

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Kroger and Ocado , one of the world’s largest online grocery retailers, have announced that Central Florida and the Mid-Atlantic will be the next regions for Kroger’s two newest customer fulfillment centers (CFC) in the U.S. The retailer noted that the facility could bring in over 410 new jobs. As the U.S.

Ohio 122

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

We are using our technology and partnerships to make sure our products can power both value and convenience in their everyday lives as well as the priceless possibilities that lay ahead of us.”. Florida; and Texas. and Canada, according to the announcement. and Canada, according to the announcement.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2018

The technology, which is powered by the retailer’s mobile app, is expected to be deployed to all of Macy’s full-line stores by the end of the year, CNBC reported. The retailer has already tested the technology at a store in New Jersey. Through the app, shoppers can scan an item’s barcode as they add it to their carts.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2018

The retailer has also announced it will be rolling out men’s grooming departments in a select number of stores, according to Retail Dive reports. While Target plans to bring the technology to more stores this year, it still plans to offer in-store beauty experts. retail sales will still take place at stores.”.

Minnesota 130

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 9, 2017

— was acquired by Flagship, a Florida-based community bank, for $175 million. “We Community banks can also play the fintech game. BankMobile — the digital bank, formerly a division of Customers Bancorp Inc. We are an independent bank,” said Luvleen Sidhu, BankMobile’s co-founder, regarding the acquisition. “We

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Community Bank Community Fintech Florida 252

PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2019

That could give the country an edge when it comes to showcasing payment and commerce uses of the mobile network technology — and provide the rest of the world with an example of what might not work so well with 5G-enabled features. A big part of the 5G pitch involves its retail capabilities. China and Japan.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Brick-and-mortar retailers are opening smaller-scale locations packed with technology designed to meet the needs of shoppers in cities. The retailer said that “almost 90%” of the selections in the store were chosen to meet the needs of Mansion House customers. billion by 2024 from £18.5 billion last year per IGD.

Miami 130

Miami United States New York City Retail 130

PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2019

Lauderdale, Florida; New York, New York; Norfolk-Portsmouth, Virginia; Orlando-Daytona, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Sacramento, California; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle-Tacoma, Washington; St. Louis, Missouri; and Tampa, Florida.

St. Louis 129

St. Louis San Antonio San Diego Los Angeles 129

PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2016

Internet Retailer is reporting that grocery delivery service Shipt is adding alcohol to its list of shoppable products. Come July 27, customers in the Orlando area will be eligible to get their drink on courtesy of Shipt and partnering retailer ABC Fine Wine & Spirits , which operates 150 locations across Florida.

San Diego 100

San Diego Florida Seattle Chicago 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

What eventually becomes cutting-edge in retail and payments often originates in places that are dedicated to security, not commerce. New technology often starts out at the U.S. Authorities and prison technology companies say this mass biometric surveillance supports prison security and fraud prevention efforts.”.

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Fraud Illinois Retail Security 161

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The October edition of the PYMNTS Unattended Retail Tracker™ highlights how the latest developments in unattended retail technology are disrupting the ways in which consumers use public transportation, shop for vehicles, pay for fast food and more. The Florida machine is Carvana’s seventh facility. About the Tracker.

Los Angeles 119

Los Angeles Florida New York City Retail 119

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2017

Are shopping malls doomed to fall by the wayside along with retail trends of the past? This year, Boston Retail Partners principal analyst Ken Morris shared his thoughts with Glossy on the closing department stores and what’s happening as a result. Not quite yet. But what’s interesting is what’s happening to the good malls.

Retail 133

Retail Massachusetts Technology Boston 133

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Our investments in technologies like biometrics, tokens, encryption and artificial intelligence are redefining the way both consumers and transactions are protected.” . “We are executing well on our strategy and are pleased to deliver another quarter of record results,” said Banga. ” By The Numbers. billion, from 1.18

Retail 112

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

Retailing giant Walmart is expanding the use of its Scan & Go mobile app, which is already being tested in around 12 stores in Arkansas, Florida, Texas and Georgia, to include ten more brick-and-mortar locations. Sam’s Club rolled out similar technology in its brick-and-mortar locations last fall, noted the report.

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Fort Worth Nashville Arkansas Dallas 134

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

The announcement from the mobile network provider serves as the latest demonstration that 5G is coming, and that retailers and payment services providers should get ready to operate in the 5G world. As PYMNTS has reported , Verizon plans to bring its 5G technology to 30 U.S. 5G Potential. Verizon’s 5G Play. cities by the end of 2019.

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Mobile Indianapolis North Carolina Minneapolis 168

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2016

Retailers are struggling to keep tabs on shoplifters who are increasingly becoming their top source of loss, averaging $377 per incidence, up $60 from the year before. billion loss across the United States, according to NRF’s 2016 National Retail Security survey. The new numbers reflect a $1.2 The inventory shrink averaged 1.38

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United States Florida Retail Survey 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

At the time, the retailer said it would leverage its stores and Shipt’s proprietary technology platform and community of shoppers to bring same-day delivery to Target customers around the country. But not all retailers are moving as fast as Target. In fact, retailers, overall, only saw a 37.9 Almost 10 percent — or 9.9

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Marks & Spencer is in discussions with online supermarket Ocado that would offer the British retailer a food delivery service for the first time. retail landscape continues to change, these CFCs will play a crucial role in helping Kroger offer its customers a superior online shopping experience in these two major markets.”.

Ohio 101

Ohio United States Florida Retail 101

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show is an annual three-day event for hospitality professionals to network, source, purchase and learn about new industry trends to follow, how to increase profits and how to ramp up their restaurant or lodging business to engage and serve customers in innovative ways. 11 through Oct.

Florida 125

Florida Payments Innovation Mobile 125

FICO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The entries this year reveal great advances in technology and approach as organizations become more sophisticated in the way they solve their most pressing challenges. There was plenty of creativity and moxy in the approaches, business models and technologies deployed by the class of 2023.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

As grocers test out different approaches to get products to shoppers in a more efficient manner, food retailers are betting big on small warehouses to shore up their growing delivery operations. with the help of Takeoff Technologies Inc. Walmart, Albertsons Cos. and South San Francisco, Calif. that creates automated warehouses. .

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San Jose San Francisco NV Florida 131

Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2019

While good service 20 years ago might have focused on having fully staffed branches, today it more likely involves a blend of digital technology and face-to-face contact with staff. customers than traditional retail banks earned in the firm’s study of retail banking satisfaction.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Kroger ’s retail transformation was front and center at its analyst day, as the firm aims to remake its business with its Restock Kroger framework. Kroger’s analyst day comes during a year full of partnership and technology news for the grocer. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said during the Tuesday (Nov. Grocery Innovation .

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