PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s about monetizing the attention of that consumer and turning that into a way to defray the costs of their phone bill while discovering new and interesting brands, apps and advertisers.”. Adfone white labels its platform under carriers’ brands. do not realize that 80 percent of the world’s 5 billon smartphones are prepaid.”

Mobile 201

Mobile Online Payments Video 201

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

13-14, online merchants in America and beyond are preparing for the earliest, most aggressive selling season ever. With more and more commerce going online, he said, it will also be increasingly important for sellers to process a higher number of returns and chargebacks and to quickly settle customer disputes.

social media 295

social media America Online Branding 295

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

Now, as it suffered with a formidable performance by those companies, Under Armour cut its full-year North America revenue forecast, Reuters reported. Nike posted a 7 percent jump the quarter ended in May for North America revenue, while Under Armour sales dropped 3 percent. for many years.

America 129

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The company said digital sales of its flagship Nike brand (the firm also owns two others) soared by 84 percent during the period without adjusting for currency changes. That included more than 100 percent digital sales growth in North America. The CEO added that Nike’s digital engagement goes beyond merely selling products online.

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social media America Strategy Online 267

Chris Skinner

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Treasury Killed A Latvian Bank BBVA to pledge $100bn of finance into green energy projects New York regulator asks Deutsche, other banks about Kushner loans: source Bank of America hiring brand safety officer to ‘clean up’ online ads Lloyds pursued HBOS … The post Things worth reading: 1st March 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's (..)

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New York America Branding Regulation 190

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The biggest brands in the U.S. Corporates that could quickly invest in new technology also benefited from the fast, unexpected pivot to living, working and learning online. This disparate “K-shaped” recovery is expected to define the country’s economic rebound from the pandemic gripping the world, according to FT. A record $2.5

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Report Branding Analysis America 251

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The company announced that it will be selling its latest collection online for the first time in its 262-year history, with the Richemont-owned brand trying to attract younger customers. This is the first such collaboration for the watchmaker, said Vincent Brun, president of Vacheron Constantin in North America. “We

Online 122

Online New York Branding America 122

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

Iain McNicoll , VP of Americas/SMB for payments platform Payoneer , recently told PYMNTS that eCommerce’s market share has risen to 27 percent from just 16 percent when the pandemic began. With this [change], we’ll see more competition in the online arena, with larger brands coming in and competing directly,” he said.

Retail 318

Retail Online Capital ATM 318

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As the digital revolution continues to transform the way shoppers pay for things amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard announced a free online tool to help entrepreneurs future-proof their companies. A Mastercard survey revealed 76 percent of small businesses in North America said the pandemic prompted them to become more digital.

Tools 262

Tools Cards Guidelines Online 262

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

This week, Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase , Citigroup , Bank of America and Goldman Sachs will report results for the March quarter and are likely to show volatility, to put it mildly, rocked by the impacts of the coronavirus, which spread like wildfire through the world beginning in January. The pressures will come across all fronts.

America 312

America Cards Mobile Report 312

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Online sneaker marketplace Goat Group has raised $100 million in a Series E funding round, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which will go toward expanding its products and apparel categories. Foot Locker last year invested $100 million in Goat Group, with a promise to collaborate on retail online and in stores in the future.

Groups 194

Groups Branding Online America 194

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Collaborating with Afterpay gives our customers the power of choice when shopping across our family of brands,” John Strain , chief digital and technology officer at Gap, said in a statement on Wednesday (Nov. Participating Gap brands include Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. . “By We are proud to partner with Gap Inc.

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Retail Charlotte Branding Millennials 222

PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2020

With Burberry launching a social experience at its brick-and-mortar Shenzhen store and social platforms like Facebook pushing their commerce capabilities, new startups are popping up and established brands are catching up to capture this newest area of the digital shift. Brands and Mastercard. 4) with Tuli. On Tuesday (Aug. ”

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

According to the release, Taher Behbehani , head of mobile division, senior vice president and general manager with Samsung Electronics America, said Appstack "is a platform where SMBs can go to get a collection of highly-rated app recommendations, from a partner they can trust.”.

Samsung 263

Samsung Management Mobile Resources 263

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

Consumers were more concerned about staying in small hotels and other peoples’ homes than they were about lodging at larger, brand-name establishments. Many consumers were more frequently shopping online instead of in stores in the wake of the outbreak, regardless of their levels of concern.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Air Canada has announced that it is introducing a brand new payment option for Canadian customers when they’re buying tickets on aircanada.com: PayPal. We are therefore pleased to announce our agreement with PayPal, the popular online payment system that is secure, fast and convenient to use.

America 191

America Online Payments Strategy 191

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

But a new solution from Bank of America Merrill Lynch is looking to make better use of the notoriously manual tool. The solution can automatically collect data from CashPro Online and display it into configurable spreadsheets, Bank of America said. In corporate finance, “Excel spreadsheets” is nothing short of a taboo.

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America Analytics Tools Management 179

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

We continue to see steady growth in mobile banking, online banking, enhanced ATMs, remote deposit capture, etc., Conrad also said the bank is working to make sure all of its customers have access to online banking. The company has made its intentions known by filing applications with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

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Capital ATM Customer Experience Cards 209

PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2018

Digitally native brands are trying on a new brick-and-mortar model for size: Instead of opening the doors to cavernous stores, they are opting to create smaller-format locations. In turn, brands such as Indochino can benefit by not having to stock many items. Already, the company has about 30 showrooms across North America.

Branding 119

Branding Examples Retail Comparison 119

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Automotive brands are taking control of digital buying platforms by unveiling new experiences for the leasing, financing or purchasing of new vehicles amid the pandemic. The brand’s Monogram technology offers a connected experience throughout Lexus.com, the dealership website and the brick-and-mortar dealership. 1) announcement. "Our

Branding 203

Branding Online Technology America 203

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

“Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, we are proud to work with InComm Payments to get DraftKings gift cards on the shelves at several popular retailers,” Matt Kalish , co-founder and president of DraftKings North America, said in a press release. DraftKings announced on Wednesday (Sept.

Retail 230

Retail Cards Payments New York 230

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Good Housekeeping is opening up a pop-up shop in the Mall of America running from early October through the end of December, aka the holiday shopping season. Apart from domestic ambiance, the store will feature more than 150 recommended products from 46 brands, including Affresh, Dyson, Instant Pot, Simple Pleasures and Xbox. “We

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Chris Skinner

JULY 10, 2017

I remember flying into Singapore’s brand spanking new Changi Airport in 1987 and my disappointment at being greeted by McDonald’s. Now, we are all being advertised the same brands everywhere, and little girls want to grow up to join Little Mix and little boys Lionel Messi. In fact, we have all been homogenised.

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Branding Leadership Apple America 227

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March, Casely teamed up with Westerly, Rhode Island-based Ivory Ella , an online for-profit retail company that donates a percentage of profits to organizations, including Save the Elephants. Consumers now are socially conscious and holding brands accountable,” he said. “I

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

21) that it is launching a new destination for electronics products to feature Certified Refurbished products, not from its sellers but from brands like De'Longhi, Dirt Devil, Hoover, Makita, Philips and Razer, which will sell exclusively on the eBay platform. The reCommerce trend continues to gain momentum. eBay announced on Wednesday (Oct.

Branding 192

Branding Samsung Meeting Millennials 192

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This year will not only go down in history as “the year of the pandemic,” but for consumer packaged goods brands, it will also be known as “the year of direct to consumer.”. 1 reason cited involves loyalty to well-known brands. This suggests that D2C does well in areas where consumers have strong brand preferences.

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Branding Millennials Retail social media 257

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

The evidence can be seen in a new report from Bank of America and an earnings announcement from luxury apparel marketplace Farfetch. The company saw strong momentum in its business model marked by the acceleration of online adoption during the pandemic, attracting a record amount of new customers.

Marketing 153

Marketing America Branding Report 153

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

One key takeaway — traditional merchants’ biggest rivals these days aren’t other traditional merchants, but are online marketplaces like Amazon and Wayfair. In other words, department stores failed to migrate in-store customers to online channels, losing business to marketplaces and other eCommerce rivals instead. Another Rival: D2C .

Retail 179

Retail Branding Analysis Online 179

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

“Now more than ever, people are counting on technology to help them make contactless payments, shop, and manage their finances without leaving the house,” said Sang Ahn, vice president and GM of Samsung Pay’s North America service business, in a statement. Contactless mobile payments are growing worldwide, but the U.S.

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Samsung Management Cards Regional 230

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Today, it’s about subscriptions and access to titles and content, he said, a baseline that provides lots of opportunities to grow revenue by monetizing in-game purchases and selling expansion packs or specialized equipment, accessories and even branded clothing. Change is also happening at the brick-and-mortar store level.

Video 248

Video Retail Innovation Trends 248

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Lifestyle brand Rebecca Minkoff has announced an expanded partnership with Alipay which will allow customers in the U.S. to pay with the payment method at Rebecca Minkoff retail locations and online at rebeccaminkoff.com. Going forward, all locations in the U.S. Chinese visitation to the U.S

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

And retailers with brick-and-mortar locations in North America are starting to accept Chinese mobile payment systems. By using AI technology, the sportswear brand was able to offer suggestions for outfits to shoppers online. Chinese cross-border shopper’s average annual spend is $848.

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Retail Online Payments Groups 129

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Online platforms like Facebook and Twitter allow people to connect with one another as well as with brands. As a bank or credit union – and a unique brand reaching customers every day – is your institution active on social media? America First and Mountain America follow with just more than 130,000 Likes each.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Days after the first Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine announcement was made, PYMNTS set out to discover how a much-anticipated COVID-19 immunity shot is likely to move the needle of normalcy and begin to boost confidence, allowing America to affect a recovery in full. Surveying a census-balanced panel of over 2,800 U.S.

Branding 148

Branding Data Study Millennials 148

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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Online Retail Branding Data 101

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The move comes after the prior introduction of contactless curbside pickup and buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) earlier in 2020, according to a Tuesday (Sept. Consumers in certain zip codes can shop online and choose the same-day delivery selection at checkout for eligible products. 29) announcement. for purchases of more than $39.

Branding 160

Branding Retail America Online 160

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

The pandemic’s harsh impacts on retail continue to show themselves as brands report plummeting quarterly earnings and eye additional store closings. Inditex revealed what could be a blueprint for a novel online-offline model , while Ulta Beauty appears to be mulling the same strategy. 1 to April 30 due to the pandemic. €1B

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Retail America Data Strategy 150