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DECEMBER 14, 2017

“Continuing to expand our brick-and-mortar footprint is an important part of our strategy to be the most convenient, best-in-class pet retailer,” said Brian Amkraut, executive vice president of store operations for PetSmart. “In In addition to our store growth, we continue to take steps to further enhance the customer experience.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Sainsbury’s , in one case, unveiled a new c-store format in London called On The Go to deliver “big innovation in small spaces for local shoppers” and used data to create the Mansion House store to meet the needs of busy city workers. billion by 2024 from £18.5 billion last year per IGD. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Uber Turns App Into ‘Everyday Operating System’. The company plans to merge its ride-hailing and food delivery applications in a fashion that would join its offerings as “the operating system for your everyday life,” as CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said. Uber’s apps are getting a makeover – and a bit of a new combination.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

For its part, Luckin has 4,507 self-operated stores as of the close of last year. And, beyond kiosks, coffee retailers, such as Bandit , are driving innovation with a mobile order only café concept. Detroit, Michigan-based Little Caesars has stores in all 50 U.S. In Other Brick-And-Mortar News. states and 24 countries.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

Shifting In-Branch Operations. noted on its social media accounts that it would be shuttering many of its branches and changing its hours of operation, and American bank JPMorgan Chase announced plans to close about 20 percent of its locations. British FI Nationwide U.K. Digital Technologies Under COVID-19.

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MARCH 7, 2024

On the panel, John Spottiswood , chief operating and data officer at Jerry , recommended that businesses favor escalating the issue to humans early, then in time, expanding the bot’s ability to respond to consumers with concerns. Beanstox Chairman Kevin O’Leary said it was looking for a bank partner at the conference.

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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. Based in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars has stores in all 50 U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Because shortages drive innovation, according to David Cole, director-emeritus of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in the case of driver shortage, the innovation that is being spurred on is “the development of autonomous and fully driverless trucks (and other vehicles).”. That is today.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Members in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Michigan will be able to purchase medical services bundles starting next month, including telehealth consultations, free prescriptions for some generic medications and discounted dental care. Liautaud said in a statement, according to the outlet, “Jimmy John’s has found the ideal home at Inspire.

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JULY 24, 2018

The Other Bets unit also reported an operating loss of $732 million, a 16 percent increase from the second quarter of 2017. Though most testing takes place in California, those operations also are conducted in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Michigan and Washington State. Stock Compensation Growth.

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JULY 15, 2016

Long is the CEO of Brew Export, a comprehensive solution for brewers entering international markets, as well as a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan — otherwise known, as she’s quick to point out, as “Beer City, USA.” Long first got the idea for Brew Export while studying international marketing at Michigan State University.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

Some city residents and officials worry about all the data that will be collected, stored and analyzed for the operation of the automobiles and the smart city — privacy and security concerns that are gaining more attention in general from consumers and lawmakers. The project faces likely opposition, though. Among the concerns?

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PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2016

Some might say it’s a legal issue of how to pay workers enough without sacrificing innovation and growth. Look no further than Uber, the poster boy of the sharing economy, and its ongoing public relations fiasco surrounding the Kalamazoo, Michigan shooter. What’s the biggest obstacle facing the on-demand delivery economy?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The Michigan High School Athletic Association, for instance, reported 12,722 registered sports officials in the 2008 to 2009 academic year, and that total fell to only 9,816 in the 2017 to 2018 season. Same-day cash offerings are certainly not the only innovations when it comes to making refereeing more compelling and convenient, though.

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NCR

JUNE 1, 2016

They are fully aware of both the potential and the pitfalls of blockchain operations, and they know the subtleties between what it is, what it could be, and what it might be. Crowdsourcing innovation to create and identify new channels for blockchain innovation. Brad Peterson: Executive VP and Chief Information Officer, NASDAQ.

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MARCH 31, 2022

It’s an honor to work with them as we focus on advocacy, education and innovation for the community banking industry. At-large director Doug Ouellette, Chief community banking officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Mich. Bank Operations and Payments chair Alice P. ICBA standing committee chairs (from left).

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. and its subsidiary BofI Federal Bank aspire to be the most innovative branchless bank in the United States providing products and services superior to their competitors, branch-based or otherwise. Well done! #5.

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AUGUST 22, 2016

Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Dion Kidd Johnson, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Risk Officer, Western Bank, Alamogordo, NM. William Howle, Head of U.S. Retail Bank, Citibank, New York, NY. Ruhi Maker, Senior Attorney, Empire Justice Center, Rochester, NY.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 26, 2016

A year-over-year gain of 219% in new bookings growth is the highlight of a record fourth quarter from financial-supply-chain innovator, Taulia , which added 50,000 suppliers across 71 countries in Q4. Cedric Bru, Taulia CEO, called Holzapfel a “powerhouse” and praised her expertise in strategic marketing and operations.

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MARCH 3, 2021

Lemonade advertises itself as a lower-cost insurance provider due to their lean approach to operations. They depend heavily on technology for their customer service for both estimates and claims while taking profits for their operations in a nontraditional way. Pricing and coverage.

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CB Insights

JULY 16, 2017

XL Innovate. HCS went through a major management shakeup in November 2016 when former AIG head of commercial insurance strategy and innovation Greg Wolyniec joined as president and CEO, while AIG president of liability and financial lines Alexander Baugh was named chairman of HCS’ board of directors. Allianz Ventures.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Commercial operation of offshore fish farms has been limited to date due to regulations, as well as the challenges of efficiently operating a large farming operation far from land. Autonomous innovation in the deep seas. It can operate in waters between 100 and 300 meters deep.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Declining (or even stopped) revenue streams month to month made it hard for many establishments to stay in operation. Our winner, Michigan State Federal Credit Union, launched the #MSUFCUEatsLocal giveaway. Sanibel Captiva Community Bank recently relocated its operations center. Key Takeaway.

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MAY 21, 2021

In her first semester at Southwest Minnesota State University, she majored in Computer Science and learned quite a lot about terminals, using Jedit, and also learned about gates and machine languages operating off binary numbers. Christina is always finding new ways of using her creativity to inspire others.

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MARCH 17, 2017

The company announced a $12 million Series B round this week led by Goldman Sachs Principal Strategic Investment, Citi Ventures and Innovation Endeavors. According to Dyadic, the funds will go toward marketing and sales efforts as it looks to expand across North America. SME Banking. ServiceTitan.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

It is an innovator with tech (e.g., Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph said the leading trait of an innovator is identifying pain. who went toe-to-toe and idea-for-idea with BofA and other bigs on an innovation panel at Finovate Fall. The bank’s strategy is laser-focused. It was the original data junkie.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Auto-financing is ripe for innovation. 10:50 am Moonraft Innovation Labs – [link] – @moonraft. Our platform is open source, which makes it more reliable, innovative and secure. Based in Porto, Portuga they provide “Omnichannel Innovation” Truly integrated Omni channel middleware platform. “We

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

A few of the companies or brands listed below belong to the same parent organization, but are detailed separately if they are operating distinct autonomous development programs. The luxury brand operates under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, so developments within the division could have broader implications going forward.

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CB Insights

JULY 19, 2017

Corporate innovation is critical for established companies looking to stay relevant in the face of disruption from up-and-coming startups. With industries being unbundled left and right ( supermarkets , banking , cars — just to name a few) more companies are opening up in-house innovation labs every day. Innovation Lab Name: HP Labs.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lake Michigan Credit Union CEO Sandy Jelenski – Since becoming CEO in 2000, Sandy has led the growth of LMCU from $400 million Union to $13 billion, all while building a mortgage business and servicing portfolio that nearly matches the size of the credit union’s balance sheet. The “What the Hell Are Bankers Doing?” billion, Kalamazoo, Mich.).

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. April Clobes, President/CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (East Lansing, Mich.). His passion for innovation, community, culture, and clients provides a leadership template for all future GonzoBankers. Goes to MVB Financial.

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NCR

APRIL 15, 2016

We earlier discussed on this blog our plans to attend #BankSocial , even while acknowledging the inherent contradiction: going out of your way to meet people face to face, just to get into the nitty-gritty of digital operations? Isn’t this exactly why a host of other social media channels were created?

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CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Market share is simply shifting away from big chains that haven’t successfully innovated, flowing instead to new models for creating and selling food to customers. Cafe X in San Francisco is one of the first food businesses to successfully integrate robots into its operations. Automatic food: Cafe X. Today, just 2,877 remain.

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CB Insights

JULY 30, 2017

Researchers from the University of Michigan concluded last year that driverless cars will lead us to consume more energy than we are currently, as the ease of use will encourage us to take more trips (electric vehicles will still tap the grid for power). Energy and petroleum. Driving schools. Traffic Enforcement.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Its acquisitions of smaller grocers like Roundy’s (2015) and Harris Teeter (2014) have bolstered Kroger’s supply chain further by integrating their warehouses and distribution centers into the company’s larger operations. This data underpins other improvements to Kroger’s operations. Major CPG brands have struggled to innovate.

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CB Insights

APRIL 7, 2018

Lights-out manufacturing refers to factories that operate autonomously and require no human presence. Famously, the Japanese robotics maker FANUC has been operating a “lights-out” factory since 2001, where robots are building other robots completely unsupervised for nearly a month at a time. But with the complexity comes opportunity.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2017

While Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by a margin of 3 million, it was the collective votes of the roughly 110,000 people in the working class counties in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin who turned those blue states, red — and put President Donald J. WHAT DO HILLBILLIES HAVE TO DO WITH PAYMENTS INNOVATION? 01 percent a year.

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