PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2019

markets each year during the first quarter. Since 1995, there have been only three years that had an IPO drought in January: 2003, 2009 and 2016. Lori Begley, managing director at BMO Capital Markets, is advising companies that have completed most of the regulatory review process to still postpone their IPOs.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The virus, which has killed 910 people, has claimed more lives than the 2003 outbreak of SARS. Q1 growth , but that the equity market is not as spooked as the bond market. . Rate markets are sending warning signs, creating renewed disconnect between rate and equity markets,” JPMorgan said in a report.

Marketing 161

Marketing Report Branding Regulation 161

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Yotpo, the New York-based eCommerce marketing platform, has been selected as a partner by the UPS Customer Technology Program ( CTP ) that promises to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with access to customer reviews, visual marketing, loyalty and referrals, the company announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Atlanta 160

Atlanta Branding New York Mobile 160

PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2020

If past is prologue, and history never really repeats itself, but rhymes, there may be some parallels with the SARS outbreak that marked the beginning of the millennium, in 2002 and 2003, and was a viral infection that was also identified as a coronavirus. percent from 2003 to 2004, via World Bank figures. percent to 4.4

Regional 165

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

BigCommerce Holdings, which was started in 2003 and is based in Austin, Texas, registered $120 million in revenue for the 12-month period that concluded on March 31. The bookrunners on the arrangement are Barclays, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Jefferies and Morgan Stanley. It plans to go public on the NASDAQ with the ticker of BIGC.

Austin 164

Austin Texas Online Management 164

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2020

Many businesses today see selling products in new markets as a growth opportunity. Expanding into a new market — even one as geographically close as Mexico, for example — would present a number of logistical hurdles that many businesses may not be equipped to handle. Appealing to a wider array of customers within the U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

million, marking the brand's largest quarterly sales since 2003, Reuters writes. TikTok , the popular social app among mostly younger Americans, has been a driver for toy sales, PYMNTS writes, as social media influencers key children into what toys are the hottest on the market. Barbie gross sales rose 29 percent to $532.2

social media 161

social media Meeting Retail Branding 161

PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

Imagine if a North American company had the market share of Amazon, the payment flexibility of PayPal and the credit portfolio of Visa. It launched as the eCommerce industry took off in 2003, and has seen a surge in usage with the pandemic. Therein lies the value proposition for Mercado Pago. percent year over year. ”

America 248

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In Beijing, many stores across multiple retail markets are closed. The move was to be completed through reverse repo operations as the country reopens its stock market Monday (Feb. The new virus is a plausible catalyst for a market correction.”. 3) from the extended Lunar New Year holiday.

United States 147

United States Marketing National Capital 147

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2020

Founded in 2003, Nuvei’s platform connects to all major payment card schemes worldwide, and supports more than 450 local and alternative payment methods and 150 currencies. By marrying SafeCharge's market-leading technology and Nuvei's established distribution channels in the U.S.

Indiana 151

Indiana Technology Payments Software 151

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Singapore state-owned investment firm has had wage freezes in the past – it implemented similar moves during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2003 SARS outbreak, Bloomberg reported. In addition to financial markets, mortgage rates and tourism, manufacturers are also experiencing a production hit.

Community 130

Community Industry Management Report 130

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

During the first three quarters of 2020, Shanghai had 180 global public listings and was the top IPO market. . He then created Alipay in 2003, which is Ant’s most visible unit. Chinese firms are filing IPOs in record numbers against a backdrop of political uncertainty that includes the U.S. presidential election on Nov.

Groups 136

Groups Examples Capital Report 136

PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2018

Headquartered in Orange County, California and founded in 2003, CashCall is a big firm that consumers likely know best from its early commercials featuring the late Gary Coleman. The ad itself seems somewhat silly, which is probably why it is so memorable, but CashCall is far from a joke.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2019

Founded in 2003, Heidelpay enables its clients to accept online and mobile payments and is used by more than 30,000 merchants, including companies such as L’Oréal. A person familiar with KKR’s strategy said the buyout group hoped to expand by adding customers in Germany.

Payments 136

Payments Groups Taxes Regional 136

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

With the sale, Paya said it will invest in TPG’s sales efforts, add to TPG’s technology and expand marketing to boost the adoption of electronic payments among TPG’s customers. Since 2003, TPG has worked with more than 600 municipalities to provide ways for customers to pay their tickets and utility bills digitally.

Payments 154

Payments Atlanta Chicago Texas 154

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

million, the brand’s biggest quarterly sales since 2003; while board game and puzzle sales worldwide have surged by triple digits since lockdowns started going into effect worldwide in March. A combination of fan-generated and TikTok influencer videos ignited the craze,” said Renee Lee, vice president of global marketing at Zuru.

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social media Video Retail Branding 215

PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

Tesla’s stock was up approximately 2 percent in pre-market trading to about $440 per share, which is said to mark a 39 percent increase over the past year. The Cybertruck, which is Tesla’s sixth vehicle model, is described as the most experimental since the company’s 2003 launch.

Los Angeles 131

Los Angeles Report Marketing Company 131

PYMNTS

AUGUST 26, 2019

PAI provides scale, as well as industry-leading portfolio management tools for our market partners. “Eclipse brings an important set of business expansion opportunities to PAI,” David Dove, PAI CEO, said in a press release. “We We are very pleased to have Eclipse CEO Chris Biedrzycki and his team join us.”.

ATM 128

ATM Arizona Massachusetts Payments 128

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

He joined Mastercard in 2003 and headed the company’s European and global consulting divisions. . Javier has driven deep partnerships with local, regional and global customers, opened up new markets, and navigated and maximized new regulation and legislation,” said Caldart. “He

Operations 141

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2017

Drexler, who has been CEO since 2003, will continue to serve as chairman. He also admitted his surprise by how quickly technology had upended fashion retailing and promised to revamp J.Crew by emphasizing lower prices, investing in digital marketing and adopting a more accessible image. in 2010.

Retail 100

Retail Marketing Operations How To 100

PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2020

That’s not bothering the market much, as the Amazon juggernaut — or “flywheel” of continual revenue growth, as Bezos envisioned it — rolls forward backed by market confidence. Amazon’s story stopped being about books and DVDs a long time ago. In many ways, it invented eCommerce.

Seattle 173

Seattle Apple Online America 173

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

The iTunes storefront for purchasing music, movies and TV may remain up and running within the major apps, but it will be less of a central focus as Apple redirects its attention to the booming subscription eCommerce market. It also came to the market at just the right time – about 10 months before the iPod hit the market in October 2001.

Apple 122

Apple Data social media Policies 122

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

billion in back taxes plus interest for “undue tax benefits” obtained from the Irish government from 2003 to 2014. The company was fined for what the Commission said was an abuse of its top position in the market for computer chips. Last year, the European Commission ruled that Apple owed $14.5 Google recorded $16.6

Taxes 115

Taxes US Google Regional 115

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Jack In the Box acquired Qdoba restaurants in 2003, when it was an 85-location chain with around $65 million in annual sales. percent in pre-market trading Tuesday to $103 following the news. The brand has since grown to 700 locations in 47 states, with sales on the order of $820 million annually. “We Jack In The Box’s stock rose 2.7

San Diego 100

San Diego Branding Management Operations 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The firm’s latest World Employment Social Outlook report, released this week, examined a steady increase in SMBs’ worldwide share of employment from 2003 through 2016. As reported in Bloomberg , the ILO’s report also reveals small businesses hold an even deeper influence on national employment rates in certain markets.

Policies 101

Policies National Report Study 101

PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

Metro Cash and Carry entered the Indian market in 2003 and largely operates as a wholesaler for local neighborhood grocery stores, hotels and restaurants. The company already runs a smart kirana program that has enabled 500 small retailers to transition to some form of digitization.

Metro 110

Metro Retail Online Fintech 110

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

They’re still part of the market, particularly the holiday shopping market in 2020. With the bankruptcy of Toy R Us in 2017, the market didn’t only lose its dominant seller of children’s toys. million, the brand’s biggest quarterly sales since 2003. Dueling Toy Books.

Retail 171

Retail United States Chicago US 171

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Pumpkin spice is not a new flavor — it was first referenced by The Washington Post in 1936 — and pumpkin pie spice blends have been marketed and sold since the 1950s. But in 2003, Starbucks paved the way with its pumpkin spice latte. And, of course, pumpkin spice season is here. It has also extended well past coffee flavors.

Course 138

Course Washington Retail Google 138

PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2018

Founded in 2003 by a University of Pennsylvania student, Insomnia Cookies’ stores stay open and deliver until 3:00 a.m. In order to stay on top of its game, Dunkin’ said it uses market research, trends analysis and sales data to evaluate and innovate menu items based on important factors like variety, sizes and flavors.

North Carolina 101

North Carolina Pennsylvania Google Maine 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

After years of advocating for the needs of small businesses, the FreshBooks team is proud to deliver same-day deposits to market for our customers.”. Launched in 2003 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, FreshBooks has customers in 160 countries and serves over 20 million people.

San Diego 100

San Diego California Maine Payments 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The South China Morning Post reports that the SFC has set up a form online through a page titled “Reporting corporate fraud and market misconduct.” The total spending came to as much as 12 million euros between 2003 and 2012. The three former chairmen include Ding Hui, who is the co-founder of mainland fashion retailer Fujian Nuoqi.

Washington 122

Washington Fraud Security Report 122

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The use of prepaid cards has exploded over the last decade or so — in 2003 consumers put less than $1 billion on prepaid cards annually, but by 2012 that figure had grown to $65 billion and by 2018 that figure is projected to reach as much as $121 billion. The user base of prepaid cards has grown significantly as well.

Cards 189

Cards Google Tools Regulation 189

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Founded in 2003, uShip began as a way to connect large shipments with empty truck space. With uShip specifically, there was inbound interest last summer, and given how big the market opportunity is, it made sense for us to pursue.”. Additionally, uShip will be allocating a portion of the funds to go toward marketing efforts.

Austin 122

Austin Online Texas Operations 122

PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2018

and around the world, it seems the Japanese market is dropping from a place of prominence. Walmart first purchase Seiyu in 2002, but has faced difficulties gaining traction in the extraordinarily challenging Japanese market. The Japanese market for mass merchandisers fell 6 percent in retail value to ¥6.7

eBook 100

eBook Retail Marketing Report 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Visa collectively lost $1 trillion of their market value last week as investors assessed the effect of lost sales on their short- and long-term performance. Analysts have even gone so far as to suggest that 2020 could be a lost year, as earnings for most companies could show little to no increase.

Innovation 281

Innovation Online Video Maine 281

TrustBank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Investing in the financial market can sometimes feel like sailing through unpredictable seas, especially during times of market stress and volatility. The waves of market uncertainty can make even the most seasoned investors uneasy, or at times even seasick. 2023 has been a time of turbulent markets.

Marketing 52

Marketing Washington Course Study 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2018

In fact, an 11-year-old demonstrated the machine at the annual convention of the Food Marketing Institute in 1987. I thought it would have taken off faster than it did,” Humble told the Baltimore Sun in 2003. Humble’s machine was simple and easy to use: Shoppers could essentially become their own cashiers.

Baltimore 134

Baltimore Atlanta Seattle Washington 134