BankInovation

MARCH 7, 2023

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union saves 2,000 employees hours each month via its AI-driven, internal chatbot Gene. based credit union launched its internal bot Gene through its innovation lab, which was stood up in 2021, Ami Iceman-Haueter, chief research and digital experience officer at MSUFCU, said Friday at the […]

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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.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

“Last October, Kroger introduced Home Chef retail meal kits, and we’re now expanding to add the easy-to-prepare recipes to hundreds of new locations, providing convenient access to the meal solution at more than 700 stores. .

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2017

Or at least one could have had they been at a Tim Hortons on July 1 in one of three American states (Ohio, Michigan and New York) with a desire to celebrate Canada Day so burning they were willing to consume a honey dip donut covered in cheese curds, potato wedges and gravy. One can even buy a poutine donut, if they so desire.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Grocery retailer Kroger is partnering with Berlin farming startup Infarm to offer “living produce farms,” Kroger announced in a press release on Tuesday (Nov. market, but it already has more than 500 farms globally and has teamed with 25 major food retailers in the U.K. This is the vertical farming company’s first venture into the U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Though big-box retailer Target has been known for expansion and digital innovation of late, Tuesday (Nov. The store closures will help the discount retailer continue on its path toward improved bottom lines. states, including Florida, Illinois, Michigan and Texas. In the latest fiscal year, eCommerce represented 4.4

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Sam’s Club is partnering with Humana and other companies to offer members in Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina discounts on healthcare services, including primary care and dental services, The Associated Press reported on Thursday (Sept.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Pet goods retail chain PetSmart announced Thursday it had opened 28 new brick-and-mortar storefronts in North America during the quarter that ended Nov. This quarter, for example, we launched The Groomery by PetSmart, our innovative new store concept focusing exclusively on pet grooming services.”.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Amazon is constantly testing and launching new offerings to innovate on behalf of customers,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “At Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Amazon is constantly testing and launching new offerings to innovate on behalf of customers,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “At Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

We’ve created a custom, one-stop shopping experience for customers looking for interesting, innovative and high-quality products from American businesses from all across the country,” said Nicholas Denissen, vice president for Amazon , in the FoxBusiness.com report. and worldwide.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2019

The move toward a connected car ecosystem includes the potential use of digital license plates on vehicles — an effort that has now spread to Michigan. The plates reportedly will cost Michigan drivers either $499 or $799, depending on the model; that cost does not include installation.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2016

The retailer caught the off-price wave perfectly, while its higher-priced department store competitors struggled in the doldrums of warm winter weather. Now, TJX is turning the growth knob up to 11 with more planned openings in Salt Lake City, Utah, in May and Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Q3. “We

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

One of the unfortunate secrets of meal kits that come with pre-measured ingredients is that although they are touted as a time-saving innovation, they don’t actually save all that much time. Clean Planet is also working to push into grocery stores outside their home state of Michigan for additional exposure. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

6) it would be adding high-luxury Italian automaker Lamborghini as well as Michigan-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to its partners that will integrate its voice-enabled assistant Alexa into future vehicles. A Preview of Innovations You’ll See at #CES2020 pic.twitter.com/vdai7p8k1L. — Amazon announced Monday (Jan.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2017

According to Business Insider , Ford created the kiosk in partnership with Panasonic, and it went online in January at Lafontaine Ford in Michigan. Ford wants to make getting your car serviced less of an inconvenience with the launch of its new Smart Service Kiosk.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2018

Michigan Avenue (Chicago, Ill.); .); Brea Mall (Brea, Calif.); Downtown Seattle (Seattle, Wash.); Fashion Valley (San Diego, Calif.); Garden State Plaza (Paramus, N.J.); Mall of America (Bloomington, Minn.); NorthPark Center (Dallas, Texas); Park Meadows (Lone Tree, Colo.); Perimeter Mall (Atlanta, Ga.);

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

Early meal kit innovator Blue Apron noted that its Q1 2020 revenues were up 8 percent on Q4 2019, while its customer base increased 7 percent during the same time period. And while restaurants are embracing the market and meal kit model, supermarkets are embracing the world of prepared foods on offer — and meal kit expansions.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The truck started its national tour in Washington State, where the brand began, and will hit Oregon, California, Arizona, North Carolina, New York, Michigan, Oklahoma and Colorado before ending in early April. And there’s more to come in 2019 – though what that will entail remains to be seen.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

Rosenberg got the idea during a visit to his daughter’s college dorm at Michigan State in 2016. “I It comes with padded seat cushions and knee rests, and the attached desk adjusts for height and angle. I couldn’t help but notice how all of the kids were sitting on their beds using their laptops.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

Retail Bank, Citibank, New York, NY. Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Hughes, Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage and Retail Lending, First Federal Savings Bank of Twin Falls, Twin Falls, IA. William Howle, Head of U.S. ”

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2017

Launching ‘Ask Peapod’ on Alexa was a natural innovation for Peapod as we continue to create real meal solutions that fit into normal at-home behaviors,” said de Merode. “We Michigan grocer Meijer has added beer, wine and spirits to its established grocery delivery service due to popular demand.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2016

But Facebook got the jump on the news cycle this week with the big news that it was opening up Facebook Canvas for retailers and other marketers on the site, as opposed to just advertis e rs. So, providing retailers with a new storefront in an ecosystem of 1.5 billion people a month who visit it.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 23, 2015

She believes the solution will grow the CU’s commercial and retail membership as well as increase wallet share and interchange revenue. Larky co-founder Andrew Bank called Lake Trust CU “innovative” and one of Michigan’s leading credit unions. Lake Trust Credit Union has more than $1.6

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NCR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Research from the University of Michigan has shown that confidence in financial institutions has been steadily increasing since 2011. It’s getting increasingly rare, but it’s still possible to come across retailers or sales outlets that don’t accept card payments, or charge you for the luxury. Security concerns.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Big tech is stepping up to leverage their strength in software, processing hardware, battery technology, and other capabilities, to drive innovation in the auto and mobility space. Facebook, meanwhile, has been notably absent from innovation in the auto and mobility space. Pursuing the opportunity in aftermarket auto parts retail.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

That’s one of the takeaways from a recent PYMNTS panel discussion with Visa ’s Director of Global Chip Product Tom Rapkoch , Keyno CEO Robert Steinman and Assistant Vice President of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Ben Maxim.

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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. She has an MBA from the University of Michigan, and a business degree from Germany’s Universität des Saarlandes.

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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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PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2018

“Pop-In@Nordstrom is all about introducing our customers to the best of what’s out there, and we are excited to partner with a like-minded brand like Casper that leads with innovation and a strong customer experience.”. Casper was founded to elevate sleep as a pillar of wellness,” said Neil Parikh, co-founder and COO at Casper. “In

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William Mills

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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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

She completed the Programming for everybody course from the University of Michigan and an introductory coding course (which included both Python and Javascript) via Udacity. Prior education in computer science, specifically coding include completing online courses via Coursera and Udacity.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

So many miles to go, retail bankers! It is an innovator with tech (e.g., In a mature credit cycle with a tough yield cure, Chase is still growing retail revenue a 7+% and mobile banking users by 12+%. Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph said the leading trait of an innovator is identifying pain.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Store brands from retailers were seen as down-budget choices. Target’s Cat & Jack kids’ line has delivered double-digit results since its 2016 launch, even as traditional retailers struggle to stay afloat. Clothing: how retailers are attempting to escape the industry apocalypse by introducing store brands.

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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. Retail/Consumer Goods.

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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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