PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

The advent of technology that allows real estate transactions to become a bit more seamless — and where offers can be made on homes instantly, holds its place in a marketplace where there is not just supply (people who want to sell) but demand, too (people who want to buy). percent year over year.

Online 181

Online Colorado Metro Study 181

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

Financial technology provider Fiserv has devised a technology that allows individuals to accept payments on consumer-grade smartphones and other digital devices, as well as handheld business point-of-sale (POS) systems. The system will come fully online in the city by 2021, according to the MTA.

Payments 304

Payments New York Metro New York City 304

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

revved a little higher Monday (June 29) as online car sales platform Shift announced it will go public in the third quarter via a complicated reverse merger arrangement. A spokesperson for Shift indicated that the company expects the move will make online auto sales a three-horse race between Shift, Vroom and Carvana.

San Francisco 245

San Francisco Metro Online Capital 245

PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2018

Waymo announced it is partnering with Valley Metro, the Phoenix, Arizona area’s regional public transportation authority, to explore mobility solutions using self-driving technology. The end goal is to open this service to the public, to transport more people to Valley Metro transportation hubs in the Phoenix area in the future.

Phoenix 103

Phoenix Metro Arizona System 103

PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2020

Russia’s biggest technology firm, Yandex NV, launched an online service that uses bike couriers to bring groceries to Moscow residents in 15 minutes, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Jan. Yandex launched 20 years ago as a search engine Google with a variety of online services, including ride-hailing and restaurant deliveries.

Google 177

Google NV Metro Online 177

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

We’ve been investing in our online grocery business by quickly expanding our Grocery Pickup and Delivery services. With the positive response of shoppers, Walmart says, the company is growing the offering to all 200 metro areas where Grocery Delivery is currently available. said in the announcement.

Tampa 249

Tampa Houston Miami Metro 249

PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2019

To learn more about how these incubation efforts work and the benefits they can bring, PYMNTS recently caught up with Chris Ostoich, co-founder of LISNR, a company taking part in the METRO Target Retail Accelerator , certified by Techstars. Customer Journey.

Innovation 192

Innovation Retail Metro Case Study 192

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Consumers can purchase their selected tires online through Zohr’s website, via a personal mobile device, laptop or PC. Komal said that what distinguishes Zohr from other players is the proprietary in-house technology it has built to power the business. It installs them, balances them and takes away old tires for recycling.

Kansas City 250

Kansas City Metro Kansas Dallas 250

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Smart cities powered by 5G networks have long been forecast as coming soon to major metros all over the world. But actual progress has been limited by various regulatory and technological headwinds that have kept the connected smart city more a vision of the future than a concrete reality of the present. Aaron said.

Las Vegas 330

Las Vegas Metro Video America 330

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In addition to investing in technology startups, Alibaba has also set its sight on the physical retail market. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that the company was interested in acquiring a stake in the Chinese wholesale operations of Metro AG , the German operator of cash and carry stores.

Metro 108

Metro Strategy Operations Retail 108

PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2019

Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent has invested in Argentinian mobile banking startup Uala, according to a report from Reuters. Uala offers users prepaid Mastercards, metro card refills, digital payments and bill payment services. listed MercadoLibre and online travel company Despegar.com.

Mobile 155

Mobile Metro Regional America 155

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

Walmart has announced it is adding four delivery companies to its team to help expand its online grocery delivery option. Delivery companies Point Pickup , Skipcart , AxleHire and Roadie will make deliveries in metro areas across four states, with further expansion planned in the coming weeks. said in a press release.

Arizona 148

Arizona Metro Training California 148

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The eCommerce retailer is also reportedly eyeing grocery spaces in New Jersey, Connecticut and the New York metro region. That was compared to 16 percent growth notched in its online stores per Amazon’s earnings statement, as cited by the report. Those locations could open as soon as the end of 2019. .

Los Angeles 123

Los Angeles New Jersey Connecticut Philadelphia 123

PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2019

Shoppers can also manage their shopping carts on the go, as the technology is available on a host of devices, such as Android phones. The technology uses the shopper’s past purchases to create a more personalized experience. So, this capability aligns with the way customers shop.” households.”.

Google 101

Google Metro United States Retail 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

LISNR uses ultrasound technology to provide a solution that lets merchants and payment providers accept mobile payment data anytime during the customer journey. The technology works with all types of purchase scenarios – including scan-and-go, store pickups and eCommerce – and can also be used for messages, authentication and identification.

Mobile 113

Mobile Payments Metro Innovation 113

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

Commerce is done across brick-and-mortar and online conduits, with plastic cards and in-app payments. The company sells ultrasonic sound transmission technology for use in retail and payments — and is a part of the METRO Target Retail Accelerator , certified by Techstars.

Retail 138

Retail Payments Metro Software 138

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

A convenient and seamless ordering experience from online and mobile channels is essential for restaurant customers. The December Order To Eat Tracker® highlights the latest technologies, innovations and collaborations that are altering the restaurant landscape from self-driving vehicles, car-side delivery models and other innovations.

Innovation 131

Innovation Houston Metro Mobile 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2019

At the time, the retailer said the 50th metro area for grocery delivery was in Akron, Ohio and that more locations were on the way. To fill those orders promptly, Walmart announced the prior month that it planned to test robots for online grocery orders. households at the end of its fiscal year. Almost one in 10 — or 7.8

Innovation 149

Innovation Ohio United States Survey 149

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

Mostly because that is where innovations tend to get their start — ridesharing, delivery on demand, one-day shipping, buy-online pick up in-store, experimental experiential retail locations, pop-up shops and the list goes on (and on). But what every big digital upgrade of the last decade or so has in common is an urban home base.

Innovation 142

Innovation Metro Retail Online 142

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

According to the blog post, the retailer currently has grocery delivery available in almost 100 metro regions and “is continuing to innovate to find new ways to serve customers – better, faster and easier.”. households. households. Walmart U.S.

North Carolina 116

North Carolina Charlotte Miami Metro 116

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Home Depot announced that it has launched express same-day and next-day local delivery for more than 20,000 of its most popular items to 35 major metros across the U.S. In June, the home improvement giant began installing lockers in many of its locations so customers who place online orders can easily pick up their merchandise at the store.

Metro 110

Metro Retail Online Tools 110

Accenture

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

In my frequent conversations with clients across the UK and Irish banking industry, one of today’s hottest topics is the rise of the challenger banks such as CYBG, Metro and AIB UK, and particularly the neo-challenger banks providing digital-only services, like Monzo, Atom and Starling. Why the intense interest in the neo-challengers?

Innovation 150

Innovation Metro Apple Marketing 150

PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2016

Shipt , the online grocery ordering and delivery service, has announced that it has secured $20.1 million in Series A funding that the company plans to use to expand into new markets and further compete with well-heeled online food delivery giants, like Amazon, Google and Instacart.

Google 100

Google San Francisco Alabama Leadership 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

They’re places where the company already has a presence and where resources and infrastructure could support a technology heavyweight like Amazon. Amazon is opening a 1 million-square-foot warehouse in metro Detroit and plans to hire 1,000 employees to fill it. But those are all fairly obvious submissions. Mexico City.

San Diego 164

San Diego Detroit San Francisco Oakland 164

PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2019

While players both big and small were making digital investments like online ordering and delivery services, the report notes, Kroger lagged behind and stayed focused on its stores. Online purchases account for just 5 percent of the roughly $1 trillion U.S. food and consumer-product market, according to Nielsen.

Online 132

Online Detroit Phoenix Dallas 132

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

22, 2018, we will no longer be serving customers in New York — online or via our Union Square location — as we will be immediately starting to integrate with Uber Eats,” the company said in an announcement on its website. “Starting Jan. Ando hasn’t defined its role at Uber Eats yet.

San Antonio 108

San Antonio Fresno New York Houston 108

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

In an interview with Karen Webster, Drew Uher, CEO of HomeLight , an online real estate platform that brings consumers and real estate agents together, said the traditional homebuying process is poised for disruption. Well, that can be streamlined a bit with the aid of technology. Getting to that level of comfort? Looking Ahead.

San Francisco 154

San Francisco New York City Meeting Metro 154

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Metro Bank is hoping a new feature that allows employees to take and instantly upload photos of such receipts will help fix that. The solution uses automated technology to categorize and codify relevant data from these documents in real time, thereby trimming the time employees and expense managers need to sort through them.

Management 160

Management Taxes Tools Metro 160

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

According to the South China Morning Post , Costco opened its first brick-and-mortar store in China this week in the Shanghai area, “five years after making its first online foray into China.” To get an online store running on Alibaba will reportedly cost U.S. A Challenging Time. Alibaba is hoping to win over U.S. China trade war.

Marketing 101

Marketing Retail Trends Apple 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

According to the South China Morning Post , Costco opened first brick-and-mortar store in China this week, “five years after making its first online foray into China.” To get an online store running on Alibaba reportedly will cost U.S. The answer may hold lessons for other retailers eager to do more in the Chinese market.

Retail 100

Retail Trends Apple Metro 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

Alternative lenders position themselves as faster, technologically-savvy options for small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) that seek capital, while many of the FinServ providers in the running for RBS funds operate as digital-first companies ready to meet small firms’ need for automation, online platforms and cutting-edge banking services.

Metro 139

Metro Community Industry National 139

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

It could put the Bentonville crew within striking distance of pretty much the whole country for grocery delivery – and could add some needed user-friendly technology to Walmart’s online grocery efforts. Walmart made the announcement on Wednesday (Aug. 12) that it is partnering with Instacart in four test markets.

New York City 214

New York City Metro Seattle Retail 214

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2017

It delivers to homes and businesses in 24 metro markets and has more than 200 pickup locations. The beauty of online grocery shopping is that you can add to your order throughout the week and at the very moment you remember that you need something,” said Cat de Merode, Peapod’s vice president of product. In Other News….

Columbus 100

Columbus Delaware New Jersey Maryland 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2017

In major metro areas, small package delivery is down to two days and large package deliver clocks in at 14 days. “We We’re very pleased to have been part of the launch and to be in a position to learn from the experience of the early users of this technology.”.

Metro 109

Metro Technology Retail Customer Experience 109

PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2017

For established businesses, the investment in digital ordering technology makes sense: more and more consumers are walking around with mobile devices. FANS recently launched GOLO , an online and mobile ordering platform designed to connect smaller merchants with local consumers. Giving Merchants Access To eCommerce.

Mobile 102

Mobile Training Online Analytics 102

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2016

The company said it plans to use the funding to expand its staff across leadership, sales and marketing positions and continue to develop its underlying technology. that looks to apply distributed ledger technology to payments and settlement. Procure-To-Pay. Tradeshift. Blockchain. According to reports Wednesday (Dec. B2B eCommerce.

Fintech 100

Fintech blockchain Capital Metro 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2017

As mobile technology continues to progress, platform developers are working to improve the mobile commerce experience to rival physical store locations. People aren’t [going] online anymore — they’re online all day,” Schambach said. “With our technology, we can do that,” Schambach said.

Mobile 110

Mobile Retail Metro Online 110