PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The obituary for brick-and-mortar retail has been written many times. About 20 percent of those surveyed said they would probably return upwards of 50 percent of their presents. Retailers need to seize the moment when shoppers return gifts. The youngest generation, Gen Z , will return the most presents.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

If there’s one word that defines it all (what consumers and merchants want, and are pursuing in a world where omnichannel is a Holy Grail across brick-and-mortar and online activity), it would be “frictionless.”. Use cases span the gas pump, the retailer’s aisle, the kiosk and, of course, online. The Partnership Model.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

New evidence of that — part of the broader trend of the existential changes in the world of brick-and-mortar retail, changes that are gaining more focus this month — comes from reports that stationery chain Papyrus is closing up shop. The chain had since expanded to some 260 or so retail locations. Millennials to the Rescue.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Driven by the pandemic’s push that has sparked a massive surge in online traffic and purchasing, the rise in gift card giving, validated by PYMNTS research, suggests that Americans are clearly embracing their new digital lifestyles especially when it comes to giving presents. Bridge millennials and Gen Xers led the way, with a 35.7

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I presented on this topic, along with my colleague Scott Albahary – Chief Strategist for Financial Services here at Perficient and Jim Marous – Co-Publisher of The Financial Brand , to approximately 500 financial services industry folks. The approach we took, and you’ll see in the presentation, are real-world examples of digital trends.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2019

All that’s left now, more or less, is the rush of returns that will all but overwhelm some retailers. Sneakers, of course, are always popular,” and that popularity looks likely to hold well after the 2019 holiday shopping season — thanks to the preferences of younger shoppers, including millennials and Generation Z. Top Sellers.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2018

The online marketplace has disrupted any number of verticals, changing the way we shop and spend, and where we grab must-have items — from books to rugs to lamps, and sometimes from across international borders. We operate the only truly global luxury digital marketplace at scale, seamlessly connecting brands, retailers and consumers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2019

Well, digital commerce and payments present a new opportunity for such stories and memories – and new challenges and dangers for beer, wine and liquor merchants looking to grow and thrive. First, he wants people to know what the growth of online alcohol sales really means, so no one carries around misconceptions. reached $1.7

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

We have deep dives into unattended retail, rapid settlements and cybersecurity, as well as news on Mastercard receiving the go-ahead from China’s central bank to set up a bank clearing business. NEW DATA: Consumers Like Cashier-less Retail But Retailers Aren’t Hitting The Mark. Trackers and Reports. million consumers or 6.9

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

It can be argued that some of the toughest buyers to keep in mind when planning out retail strategies are teenagers. While one day a teen may be into shopping strictly online, another day may see an offline preferred experience or a mixture of both, and retailers must be at the ready to transform engagement efforts at any given time.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

About 20 percent of those surveyed said they would probably return upwards of 50 percent of their presents. Retailers need to seize the moment when shoppers return gifts. The youngest generation, Gen Z , will return the most presents.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Convenience store operators would be wise to pay close attention to the purchasing habits of a certain subset of consumer: the Bridge Millennial — the first generation of connected consumers with spending power. Building A Better Bridge Millennial Gas App. For C-Stores, An Opportunity To Woo Bridge Millennials.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

It can be argued that some of the toughest buyers to keep in mind when planning out retail strategies are teenagers. While one day a teen may be into shopping strictly online, another day may see an offline preferred experience or a mixture of both, and retailers must be at the ready to transform engagement efforts at any given time.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2018

Millennials are a force to be reckoned with, as they are made up of approximately 90 million individuals with significant spending power: By 2030, their aggregate annual income is projected to be more than $4 trillion. Attracting Millennials. Approximately 75 percent of Gravy’s users are millennials. Second Chances.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

Consumers were already changing their retail preferences before anyone had heard of COVID-19, let alone had their life utterly upended by it. This vastly accelerated retail realignment presents challenges — and opportunities — for retailers of all kinds, particularly those dealing in luxury goods, Molnar said.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

That trend was particularly pronounced among older “bridge millennials,” who on average owned six separate connected devices, not counting their phones. According to PYMNTS’ latest consumer data on the subject, 47 percent of millennials have shifted their routines online, while 45.1 percent of bridge millennials have done so.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

With providers such as Bill Me Later / PayPal Credit, Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna and FuturePay all vying for a larger slice of the BNPL pie, as well as further availability through retailers online and in-store, it's no wonder why this payment choice is on the rise. Consumers Want to See More BNPL.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2018

Millennial is now a generational definition that encompasses both those just leaving their parents’ home and entering college, and those paying a mortgage on their house and worrying about paying for their kids’ college. They are the present. 30-40 : The age range of the bridge millennial consumer group.

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NCR

APRIL 18, 2017

Research has suggested that the answer to that question is a resounding ‘yes’, particularly among the millennial generation. As important as new technologies and digital convenience are, the concepts that millennials value most are freedom and choice. This is particularly true when it comes to their financial affairs.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

PYMNTS researchers found that what we call “social shifters” moved online fast but are most likely to rush back to physical stores and outside activities. A recent PYMNTS study found that more than two-thirds of consumers see rescuing Main Street physical retail linked to the economic vitality of their local communities.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Go Global Retail announced its plans to acquire the assets of ModCloth from Walmart. ModCloth offers exclusive indie and vintage-inspired women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories for 18- to 35-year-old women, while Go Global Retail is a brand investment platform for strategic investors in the consumer sector.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

In this case, it provided a really great opportunity to work closely with their whole team, and to learn about the impact of influence-based businesses on retail.”. The company had come a long way from its launch in 2014, when it had about 10 retailers signed on to offer Afterpay as a payment option during checkout.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2018

Another had an offer with a promo code to get $10 off my first online order, which would be delivered free to my front door in two hours or less once I linked my Prime account to Whole Foods. The Amazon Prime program at Whole Foods also works by linking a mobile number presented at checkout. As one of the 90 million U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

Dutch payments processor Adyen showed significant double digit, first half gains, driven by online commerce and global business from mid market firms. Amazon continues its commitment to expanding into India with the purchase of a 49 percent stake in Future Coupons, which is owned by India’s second largest retail chain, Future Retail.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

The pandemic has driven consumers to make the bulk of their purchases online, leading many businesses and retailers to struggle with securing their digital infrastructures and payments processes while managing floods of orders. retailers have digital oversights that leave them vulnerable to attacks. Debit And The Fraud Catch .

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Celent Banking

MARCH 16, 2015

This last week the American Banker Retail Banking Conference 2015 was going on in Austin, TX. Many presenters discussed developing non-traditional revenue streams. Presentations focused on targeted marketing for “moneyhawks” , new P2P models (e.g. Presenters proposed some solutions.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

He noted that ordering grocery items online and having them delivered is a practice quickly gaining traction. Of course, large retailers, too, are continuing to invest in accelerating their investments in their digital experiences. As he told PYMNTS, “Payments behavior is generational.”. Security Is Top Of Mind .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2016

It’s no wonder why retailers love gift cards – they are known to drive foot traffic, increase revenue, boost their customer base and complement retention efforts. But as consumers continue to move toward a digital option for their gift card needs, could a retailer’s dream turn into an actual nightmare?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

To better reach millennials, Harley-Davidson is looking to Amazon. The motorcycle maker will offer merchandise such as riding gear and apparel through the eCommerce retailer, CNBC reported. “We In the past, consumers needed to visit licensed dealerships or the company’s website to buy Harley riding gear and apparel.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Last week, Sears CEO Edward Lampert got personal as he went into detail about the retailer’s continuing woes and the challenges it (and many other “old-line” retailers like it) face in a rapidly changing industry. According to a new projection from National Retail Federation, retail sales are estimated to grow just 3.1

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2018

No matter what, though, the present and future of real Christmas trees — even if bought in a weekend frenzy — owes much to digital technology, eCommerce and the consumer preferences of younger buyers. It’s always been easy to buy an artificial tree online,” Hundley said. Now it’s easy to buy a real tree online.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Give a deep and welcoming hello to the newest form of window shopping — a consumer behavior that will help to shape retail in 2019 and beyond, and a trend that stands as an increasing part of shopping, one that promises to impact brick-and-mortar merchants as they decide how to innovate. That’s not to say physical retail is dying.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 6, 2015

While bankers may be a bit fatigued this year by articles about payments, the more enlightened Gonzo bankers are paying close strategic attention to the single most impactful payments trend in our industry: the shift from a plastic card to a “card-not-present” world. times faster than card-based transactions.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

In addition, the retailer has recently tested placing lockers near the entrances of its brick-and-mortar stores. With the lockers, customers can place an order online and pick it up in a store within an hour without having to work with a staff member. Even so, Nike launched a pilot with Amazon last June.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Online tools are saving customers time on acquiring goods and services. Marketplaces (as well as financial services firms, grocery retailers and other businesses), therefore, must step up their protections against the wave of online attacks. Tackling Millennials’ $71M eCommerce Fraud Problem. over the past two years.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Big brands have a complicated relationship with Amazon : The eCommerce retailer serves both as a potential competitor and as a retail partner that could open up new sales channels. With J.Crew’s products presented in this way, online shoppers may be able to gain a better feel for the brand than with a more traditional Amazon listing.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2020

But the lines of commerce have blurred, presenting both challenges and opportunities for merchants to engage with their targeted shoppers. In the webinar, case studies will show how merchants can differentiate themselves by successfully bridging digital and physical retail settings. In the webinar scheduled for Jan.

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