PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

The privately-held appliances brand sells vacuum cleaners under the Shark logo, while its line of food processors, coffee makers, pressure cookers and blenders are sold under the Ninja branding. In the United States, Shark vacuums run the market — it’s the top selling upright brand and owns 35 percent of the market.

Marketing 129

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2018

Though the exact data of the Amazon annual shopping holiday remains up in the air, analysts are becoming increasingly confident that whenever it actually happens, Amazon’s Private Label brands will likely get a starring role in the show. Prime Day, since its inception 2015, has been big business for Amazon. ”

Branding 108

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

Vitamins may be a massive market in the U.S., As of 2017, about three-quarters of adults between the ages of 18 and 34 reported taking at least one vitamin supplement per day — up from around 65 percent in 2015. There is no shortage of vitamin brands on the market. but, for consumers, it is not a well-understood one.

Marketing 133

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PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2019

It seems every firm is trying to find a way into the expansive — and ever-growing — “health and wellness” market. percent between 2015 and 2017, according to the Global Wellness Institute. In the last few years, wellness has become a dominant lifestyle value that is profoundly changing consumer behavior and changing the markets.”.

Innovation 153

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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. The conference was well attended, with broad representation from all institution sizes and markets. Presentations focused on targeted marketing for “moneyhawks” , new P2P models (e.g. One spoke of the need to market correctly.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

To succeed in retail (and retail marketing), merchants and advertisers need to keep up with what shoppers want, how they buy, and where. You need to be able to market with relevance,” Hale said. TouchCR fills these needs, Hale said, noting that TouchCR works best for mid-market, consumer-facing companies.

Marketing 100

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Activewear brand Fabletics , which was co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, announced plans for a retail expansion across the U.S. The once pure play eCommerce business will open 12 new physical locations next year, adding to the 18 existing Fabletics locations that began launching in the Fall of 2015.

San Diego 190

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2018

Celebrity brand endorsement is nothing new. The first recorded case of it dates back to the 1760s when Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, producers of pottery and chinaware, marketed their wares with endorsements from Britain’s royal family, hoping to show off the company’s inherent value and the high quality of their products.

Branding 101

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Brands that will be featured include Champion, Jordache, Kendall + Kylie and Walmart private label brands, including Free Assembly, Scoop and Sofia Jeans. Livestreaming for marketers is no longer a novelty — live video is changing the way brands interact with their audiences,” New York based video platform Vimeo said.

Trends 203

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2016

Pixlee , a San Francisco-based startup, allows retailers or brands to market directly to customers by using their own photos through curating them from social media or having the customer directly submit them for use, which the company says leads to a more authentic and engaging shopping experience for consumers.

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Retail social media Marketing 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

N26 is one among a new breed of branchless banks, looking to gain favor with consumers through a parade of slick marketing and eye-catching slogans. million customers since opening in 2015. The competitors, meanwhile, have pounced on the exit of N26 as a way to attract more customers to their own brands.

Comparison 231

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2018

PayPal has increased its foothold in Eastern Europe and Africa, and has boosted its presence in the global remittance market, through a new partnership agreement. Xoom launched in 2001 and was purchased by PayPal in 2015 for $890 million in an all-cash deal. And other player are always trying to gain market share.

US 178

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

That vision appeared to be coming to fruition with Albertsons’ 2015 purchase of rival chain Safeway for $9.2 Along with Safeway, the Albertsons portfolio includes Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Sav-On, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos and United Express.

Idaho 224

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2020

After almost six decades as chief executive, L Brands CEO Leslie Wexner is reportedly in talks to leave his position as head of his retail empire. Shares of L Brands Inc., the parent company of Victoria’s Secret , fell 29 percent in 2019 and were not part of an expansive stock market rally.

Branding 130

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

And then there’s the challenge of how to use marketing research to reach the right consumer in the right channel and the right time with the right message. The Colorado-headquartered marketing research business was founded in 1971 by the current president and chairman Phil Wiland, who launched and sold consumer catalog and online brands.

Data 100

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 24, 2014

Did you develop and execute a marketing plan to attract more A-level clients? Did you update the online branding of your firm? If your 2015 plans include increasing revenue by bringing on new A-level clients and retaining those you already have, you are not alone. Blog Accountant'

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

We chose to enter the market at a time when few were willing to take the chance, and even fewer were succeeding. Hsieh wrote at that time that the volatility in the stock market had shares trading down with rival companies, so he thought it best not to go forward.

Marketing 182

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Since opening their first store in Palo Alto, California, in 2015, b8ta has aimed to offer just such an experience: the ability to snap up tech products that might otherwise be hard to find — and buy anyplace but online. Sometimes the product takes 18 months to get to market, or never ships.”.

Technology 168

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Realizing the market didn’t have what they were looking for, they started building it themselves in the form of a web-based custom suit brand — a name that 12 years later isn’t quite a household name, but is close enough to be counted among the new web’s apparel success stories.

How To 101

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Though Avon in some ways the great-grandfather of every direct-to-consumer brand out there today, when the company got its start in 1836 the original goal wasn’t even to sell cosmetics or beauty products at all. In 1929 the firm officially switched its name and branding to Avon — and the rest, as they say, is history.

Branding 159

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2018

and select European markets — undertakings that will see hiring accelerate at the company. TechCrunch reported that in just a few years after its 2015 founding as a direct-to-consumer women’s brand, NA-KD has said that it is among the most quoted brands on Instagram in Sweden and Germany.

Millennials 134

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

Belk, which Sycamore acquired in 2015, and JCPenney have grappled with decreasing sales as they face rivalry from eCommerce merchants and newer brands. The Sycamore roadmap entails having 250 JCPenney retail locations take on the Belk branding in some markets.

Report 158

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2018

Beyond BMW and Cadillac , the subscription market is growing as consumers and brands take note: Software vendors, too, are turning to subscriptions, according to the PYMNTS Subscription Commerce Tracker. We see a very big market niche for ready-made meals,” Griesel was quoted as saying to the Rheinische Post newspaper.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

When cleancult Co-Founder Ryan Lupberger looked at other brands of cleaning products, he noted that the same problems always appeared to arise even with better-for-the-world offerings. At the same time, he said, “no brand has come at this from an online perspective” through new branding and distribution online.

Branding 145

Branding Millennials Online Marketing 145

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Robinhood , the investment app that upended its market by elimination of commissions on stock trades is bringing its brand of disruption to the United Kingdom. The broad consumer appeal of free trading compelled the 2015 launch of Robinhood. As they grow and that comes to an end, they will just become another brokerage.”.

United States 150

United States FDIC Millennials cryptocurrency 150

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company Richemont — which entered into an agreement with Italy’s Yoox Group to merge the company with Net-a-Porter in an all-share deal in 2015 — is seeking nearly 50 percent of the company at €38 per share. This means investing even more in product, technology, logistics, people and marketing.”.

Leadership 115

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

In fairness, because not everyone can buy a Birkin directly, its value tends to increase on the resale market, sometimes quite dramatically. Toward the end of last year, Elizabeth and James announced it would be shutting down its stores and in-house operations – another middle-market victim of the great retail reset.

Branding 149

Branding Retail US America 149

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Earlier this week, Hong Kong-listed luxury cosmetics firm L’Occitane International SA announced its intended $900 million acquisition of British beauty and skincare brand Elemis. The deal is the latest in a spate of acquisitions of high-end skincare brands. There are also the efforts of mass market retailers. billion). .

Branding 123

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

Direct-to-consumer advertising on Facebook has reportedly hit a rough patch, with spending by brands decreasing there. The trend comes at a time when brands are facing other changes on the social media site. That’s not the only recent news that involves brand and Facebook. Higher Prices. Unwanted Transparency.

social media 124

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PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2018

The report also highlighted how eBay is working with PayPal rivals, Square and Apple Pay, following its split from PayPal in 2015. Businesses receive support from eBay staff, as well as enhanced brand visibility on eBay’s Always Open landing page. Amazon rolled out small business lending services in several markets in 2015.

Lending 134

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

Airbnb has acquired corporate client-facing extended stay company Urbandoor, in a bid to expand into that market, according to a report by TechCrunch. Urbandoor was started in 2015, and it mostly focuses on corporate travelers and work relocation-related activities.

Community 137

Community Branding Company US 137

PYMNTS

JUNE 30, 2017

In 2015, there were 3.3 loyalty market is maturing, and retailers need to up their game on how to attract and retain members within their loyalty programs. In order to improve loyalty marketing, brands must optimize the overall experience by creating more personalized and relevant experiences for their best customers.”.

Retail 137

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

Our people, who bring this brand to life every day for our riders and our communities, are at the core of everything we do,” the spokesman told the website. Their planned initial public offering in 2015 was withdrawn in 2018 because of what the company said was unfavorable market conditions.

New York 159

New York Community Report Branding 159

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

To capture that growth and cater to it, Gorthy launched the Petpal platform to fill a void in the market. With no PetSmart or Petco on the ground, Gorthy said the domestic market is highly fragmented and dominated by tiny mom-and-pop shops or grocery stores with very limited selections. and the 10-year-old PetsWorld platform.

Online 177

Online Industry Retail Capital 177

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2017

The variety of Amazon private-label products continues to grow, adding convenience for brand-loyal Amazon Prime members and causing anxiety for competing eCommerce merchants. Because when Amazon pursues niches in other markets, even if only in rumors, stocks quickly feel the effects.

Retail 128

Retail Branding Analytics Online 128

PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2018

Amazon ’s furniture sales are on the move: A One Click Retail study found that the eCommerce retailer has more than tripled sales in that category since 2015. By growing in this segment, Amazon is taking on the likes of Wayfair and Pottery Barn in the online furniture market. with only groceries ahead of it.

Study 118

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Accenture: Banking

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The credit card partnership market is off to an aggressive start in 2019, given issuers’ robust activity in the first half to try to fuel new growth amidst a leveling-off in receivables. As the competition remains fierce in general purpose bank cards, the partnership market provides an opportunity for new growth-inducing channels.

Cards 150

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