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DECEMBER 20, 2017

The company currently operates in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, with expansion plans to enter other new markets in the first quarter of 2018. He added that the company operates its own sorting facility and distributes items for delivery that are picked up by drivers. Monday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

“The transformation of how commerce moves in cities demands that we build the most innovative tools for businesses to keep up and distribute their products to the modern consumer, efficiently and cost effectively,” Postmates CEO and Co-Founder Bastian Lehmann said in a press release.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

a platform that will help develop a center of AutoMobility innovation via partnerships for new technologies and/or business models. Indian auto manufacturing giant Tata Motors has launched its AutoMobility Collaboration Network 2.0,

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2017

Virtually unheard of even a few years ago, these days there are over 1,000 bike-share operations in locations around the globe — and research firm Berger expects that by year 2020, the industry will be worth almost $6 billion annually. As of the latest U.S. It is so flexible, affordable and convenient.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

Meanwhile, their in-store customer base shrinks, as shoppers can now find lower prices and fast delivery with the touch of a few buttons on their smartphone – or even through interactive technology that uses voice recognition. DHL Supply Chain, a unit of Deutsche Post DHL Group, will operate the center.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

restaurants have permanently shuttered operations, and more than 110,000 anticipated closing their doors in April, according to recent estimates from the National Restaurant Association. Many eateries are thus reimagining their operations to offer guests touch-free ordering and payment experiences. Approximately 30,000 U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2020

Goldman Sachs is pondering a $2 billion venture and growth fund that could boost its stature in the world of technology investing and help it court bigger investors and investments. Like other delivery companies, DoorDash has become an essential business during COVID-19. Goldman Sachs Eyes Creating $2B Tech Fund.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Most people may not associate inner-city infrastructure or gridlock with artificial intelligence (AI), but there is an effort underway from Intelligence of Things (IoT)-enabled technology providers to solve those problems — and other issues plaguing cities — with the help of smart technology. Slow to Adopt. Breaking Down Barriers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Appetize, a Playa Vista, California-based POS company, delivers modern ordering and payments technology for enterprise businesses. Their platform creates impactful business efficiencies for facility operators, while also giving the fans an elevated and far more convenient way of making purchases during their favorite live events.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2019

These are some of the ways consumers are using their devices to make purchases during their commutes – and how digital innovations could help their shopping experiences: Commuters find available parking spots 64.9 SPOT serves cities including Los Angeles, Miami and Philadelphia, per a report last year. times a year.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

According to PYMNTS’ Credit Union Innovation Index , 65 percent of CU members said they chose a CU as their primary financial institution (FI) because they trusted it, as opposed to 45 percent of non-CU members who said the same. LA Financial is expected to keep its original name but operate as a division of Ventura County CU.

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JUNE 27, 2020

Because while all kinds of restaurants have taken this opportunity to reconsider their operations and the role digital will play, things like delivery, contactless payments and app-based orders get absolutely no points for creativity at this stage of the game. Keeping people 1.5

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JULY 21, 2020

It has an innovative product, proven management and a business model that rivals other connected products, including Peloton. From the list of trainers, she might pick Leyon, who served as a consultant on the Liteboxer project from his Los Angeles gym, Gloveworx. The Liteboxer actually looks nothing like a punching bag.

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PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2018

It made a largely unreported acquisition of a firm called STARTEK earlier this year, and although it may sound like an acquisition more appropriate for Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space exploration firm, the business is a call center operator and engagement outsourcing specialist. We want to be wherever the personalities are,” he added.

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MARCH 15, 2019

So, in the spirt of “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,” PYMNTS recently caught up with two entrepreneurs determined to bring digital expertise and efficiency to cash management — the type of cash management that can make or break employees and some business operators, especially in the restaurant space. Better Cash Management? Kickfin Play.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

According to reports, Kaliningrad governor Anton Alikhanov and VEB chairman Sergey Gorkov met with officials at the Russian Investment Forum to announce their collaboration using, according to Alikhanov, VEB’s “competence in the area of blockchain technology. In Spain, regulators are reportedly exploring how to support blockchain developers.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2018

Blue Apron has long enjoyed the distinction of being among the early innovators in the meal kit category. Kroger, which owns more than a dozen supermarkets, plus Fred Meyer department stores and other retailers, will offer the meals at its various outlets, and Home Chef will maintain its eCommerce operation. Truly Innovating.

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APRIL 12, 2018

It’s the concept of passporting, of course, that allows firms operating within one nation already part of the European Union to do business across the union at large. As has been widely reported, some financial marquee names, such as Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase, have said they are bringing at least some of their operations to Dublin.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Grocery stores are undergoing historic transformation thanks to digital technology, transforming from rather staid operations to places that feature the latest retail and delivery innovations. That’s all fine and dandy, assuming consumers are within easy reach of those grocery stores.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

That matters because as time goes by and existing cities become prohibitively expensive — think San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles, with Chicago, Boston and other areas not far behind — many younger, well-educated consumers are making moves to exurban or even rural areas, or smaller cities. communities. Government Efforts.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Los Angeles Times reported that Waymo Chief Executive John Krafcik said “self-driving technology is new to many, so we’re proceeding carefully with the comfort and convenience of our riders in mind.”. And it’s an environment that hasn’t gone unnoticed by other self-driving vehicle operators. Autonomous Deliveries.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Technology is taking us to a world where we never have to leave our homes. Rather than build a new warehouse or rely on tried-and-tested technologies for picking products off shelves, Target decided to try a “new breed of robots.”. That the technology will change distribution is certain. In 2016, 5 percent of U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The Hilton hotel chain is now allowing its customers to redeem their Hilton Honors rewards points via Amazon, making it the first hotel operator to offer such an ability. However, it could still take up to two years for the company to get drug licenses in all 50 U.S. Making The Honors Roll.

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Insights on Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

IBM RegTech Innovations. Would you rather travel from New York to Los Angeles, hyperloop style , in half the time of flying, knowing that your safety is not assured, or sit aboard a conventional flight for 7 hours, knowing that you have chosen a statistically safer, though significantly slower, means of travel. Riddle me this?

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PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2018

Uber had already selected Dallas and Los Angeles as the first domestic launch cities for uberAIR, scheduled for demonstration flights in 2020, with regular service expected in 2023. Volocopter , eHang , and Kitty Hawk — all startups — are trying to develop similar services and technology along with Boeing and Airbus.

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Insights on Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

IBM RegTech Innovations. Would you rather travel from New York to Los Angeles, hyperloop style , in half the time of flying, knowing that your safety is not assured, or sit aboard a conventional flight for 7 hours, knowing that you have chosen a statistically safer, though significantly slower, means of travel. Riddle me this?

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CB Insights

APRIL 6, 2018

We dive into the state of AVs and other mobility technologies converging to reinvent both urban and long-distance transportation. But technology and new business models allow savvy consumers to receive the benefits of a privately-owned vehicle without the hassle and cost of ownership. per mile to own and operate a car.

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JANUARY 19, 2019

And classic films aren’t the only place where a flop can presage a hit: In fact, many of today’s favorite consumer innovations come care of a failed first iteration that was widely derided before it was praised. For example…. The Tablet. The Miss . Microsoft’s Tablet PC. ” That is not quite how the story turned out. markets.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As internet retailers are expanding their operations into brick-and-mortar operations (think Warby Parker, Argent, Bonobos, and BaubleBar ), venture capitalists are also investing in “physical-first” startups focused on creating new brick-and-mortar business models. Café X Technologies. Total Disclosed Funding: $51M.

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MAY 8, 2018

Drone technology has been used by defense organizations and tech-savvy consumers for quite some time. However, the benefits of this technology extends well beyond just these sectors. And as autonomy and collision-avoidance technologies improve, so too will drones’ ability to perform increasingly complex tasks.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

Malls operated on that theory for years: Put a few anchor stores in to draw foot traffic and the smaller ancillary stores feast on the revenue rewards of being close by. and its area of retail specialty is marijuana; particularly the growth and technology that supports it. In real estate and in retail, location is everything.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Drone technology has been used by defense organizations and tech-savvy consumers for quite some time. However, the benefits of this technology extends well beyond just these sectors. And as autonomy and collision-avoidance technologies improve, so too will drones’ ability to perform increasingly complex tasks.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2017

One industry that’s looking to turn that around for the country is technology startups. Before we jump into the post, here are a few quick facts about Los Angeles and its tech scene: Greece’s population was 10,823,732 in 2015. GDP of Los Angeles County (2015): $930.82 GDP of Greece per capita (2015): $22,573.

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MARCH 4, 2019

cities, an effort that comes as the eCommerce operator continues to make the most of its Whole Foods acquisition. In the latest news, the Amazon grocery stores – reportedly to be located in such cities as Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C. will diverge from the company’s Whole Foods Market brand. For example, at a 32.7

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CB Insights

APRIL 24, 2018

Retailers are leveraging technology, such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to enhance operational visibility and personalize their customer service, a new necessity in fast-changing and demanding consumer market. Kohl’s and the smaller faster department store: Kohl’s is going small to grow big.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

From their web site: Based in San Francisco, MarketX was founded by a group of experienced professionals from finance, legal, and technology backgrounds. Auto-financing is ripe for innovation. 10:50 am Moonraft Innovation Labs – [link] – @moonraft. Los Angeles-based global company. “We

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MAY 12, 2016

“On behalf of the entire team here at Shuddle, we are saddened to inform you that Shuddle will be ceasing operations and closing business as of end-of-the-day Friday, April 15th,” a message on the Shuddle site read. “We We are very happy to have found a home for our technology with iFood,” SpoonRocket CEO Anson Tsui said in a release.

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