CB Insights

JANUARY 6, 2019

The impending “death of retail” has been projected for decades. But, in an increasingly digital world, brick-and-mortar retail shops are embracing new ways to disrupt the system and get an edge on customer attention. One popular choice: retail innovation labs. Get the 54-page retail report.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Grocery retailers are making it easier for consumers to shop with their mobile devices through digital innovations. From the moment the app is opened, customers will notice a more streamlined shopping experience,” the retailer said. In Other Brick-and-Mortar Retail News.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2019

To provide consumers with fresh, on-the-go food in an eco-friendly way, innovators in the culinary space are bringing salads and other options to vending machines. At the same time, according to the latest PYMNTS Automated Retail Tracker , the estimated number of vending machines in the U.S. The Automated Retail Market .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2017

The retail industry is in the midst of an evolution in the way it does business. Thanks to connected technology, consumers’ expectations on the retail experience have changed. Square Root CEO Chris Taylor commented on the retail landscape and what’s needed to improve brick-and-mortar success down the line.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2019

In other Amazon news , the company announced on March 28 that it is expanding its Austin Tech Hub and will be creating 800 new tech jobs. In the last four years, we have created more than 1,000 jobs in Austin,” said Terry Leeper, general manager of Amazon’s Austin Tech Hub, in the press release.

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JULY 5, 2019

Retailers are bolstering their supply chains in China as they seek to enhance their service and offer customers fresh products. The post also pointed out that the retailer invested over RMB 700 million – which is approximately $100 million – to create the South China Fresh Food Distribution Center. Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Brick-and-mortar fashion retailers are developing in-store experiences to encourage customer loyalty. markets, aiming to generate repeat visits as part of its experiential retail efforts. Austin, Texas; and Dublin, Ohio. The retailer, which has 1,143 stores globally, closes an average of around 15 stores annually.

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Bank Innovation

JULY 29, 2019

The Austin-based credit union, which has $950 million in assets, rolled out mobile banking via the Apple Watch earlier this month. Amplify Credit Union is letting customers check in on their financial health by looking at their wrists.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2019

The realm of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is and actually always has been a pretty innovative space. In the modern digital era of QSR, it is almost impossible not to mention Starbucks and its myriad contributions to innovation — including the first really successful launch of a mobile wallet product in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

LiftForward, which provides small business financing with a focus on manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, garnered $100 million from Monroe Capital. Klever Logic Innovates Traditional Parking Payments, Plans To Expand. The company, headquartered in Austin, Tex., Over 800 locations use Klever Logic’s technology in the U.S.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 25, 2017

More fintech is coming to Austin. Austin is known for having a thriving Read More. The massive South by Southwest conference and festival features startups in a number of categories — transportation, augmented/virtual reality, and of course fintech — plus several others.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2018

Now, it seems quick service restaurants ( QSRs ) are considering convenient innovations like interactive kiosks, vending machines and robots as the key to unlocking new food service business. Around the Unattended Retail World. Coffee shops in Austin, Texas, for one, are brewing up coffee served by robotic baristas.

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Bank Innovation

JUNE 14, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas — The long-awaited launch of P2P service Zelle has finally arrived, presumably granting more connectivity and openness to consumers who might be hunting for an alternative to Venmo. But what does Zelle’s launch mean for those consumers who haven’t even heard of P2P?

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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 retailer combines the in-store and app experience to enhance the customer buying process. Banking Events Retail Banking American Banker ecommerce merchant-funded rewards mobile banking Omnichannel payments Trends'

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

The concept serves as an experiential marketing avenue for product manufacturers and retailers. The Automated Retail Market. The vending and unattended retail space is taking off. air travelers are interested in self-checkout retail at airports. air travelers are interested in self-checkout retail at airports.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2019

As of today Lyric has short-term rental permits in Austin and Nashville, is the only company licensed to operate short-term rentals in Orlando and has partnerships with 20 of America’s top real estate firms, Kitchell said. But the persuasive route has been a winner — if not a speedy one — for the firm.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

We’re building a new type of food company and a sustainable supply chain to challenge how we think about real food, explore innovative new retail formats, and elevate the consumer experience,” said Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of sweetgreen. . The company has been disrupting the $800 billion U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Automated Retail Innovation. The vending machine comes with one additional innovation beyond cashless (and contactless) payments. Outside of that innovation, Robertson says it’s no different than any other vending machine from which a consumer would buy snacks. The machine then doses out the product.

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 12, 2016

Austin, Texas-based Malauzai‘s online and mobile platforms will now include personal financial management tools. This means that before you pay that bill with a snap of your smartphone camera, you can check what other bills are coming due this week, and how much this will cut into your planned trip Read More.

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PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2018

“Pop-In@Nordstrom is all about introducing our customers to the best of what’s out there, and we are excited to partner with a like-minded brand like Casper that leads with innovation and a strong customer experience.”. Casper was founded to elevate sleep as a pillar of wellness,” said Neil Parikh, co-founder and COO at Casper. “In

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Automated Retail Innovation. The vending machine comes with one additional innovation beyond cashless (and contactless) payments. Outside of that innovation, Robertson says it’s no different than any other vending machine from which a consumer would buy snacks. The machine then doses out the product.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Amazon is easily less than halfway through transforming retail by exploiting deep fulfillment moats established over many years,” said Canaccord Genuity Analyst Michael Graham. Nice review – particularly because it also noted that the eCommerce company still has a “size and capacity advantage,” before upping Amazon’s price target to $2,400.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

A technology that tracks lost scooters people rent could play a role in the coming years in digital retail and payments, at least going by recent reports. The innovation — and potential disruption — stems from a company called Helium , which describes itself as a peer-to-peer wireless network. Helium Hotspots. Telco Alternative.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2019

Mobile checkout is getting a boost from one of the largest retailers, further evidence of the technology’s continuous move deeper into the consumer mainstream. The new frictionless shopping experience is integrated into the 7Rewards loyalty program in the convenience retailer’s mobile app.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2019

” According to Fortune , the company will test the service in 18 markets: Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Ft. We’re always looking to innovate and disrupt,” Singh said. Worth, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Miami-Ft. Customers are always on the go … How can we make every 7-Eleven a breeze?

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mostly, this means getting innovative with deposit and payment products. Charlotte, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Austin, Denver, Orlando, Miami, and Nashville, many banks have not adjusted pricing or their credit appetite. Sectors like office, retail, and hospitality, are even worse. Develop a more innovative process.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

At the same time, he saw innovation and growth in the Airbnb short-term rental space. They can then select a host, which could be, say, a retail store or hotel, and enter their drop-off and pick-up times in addition to their number of small and/or large bags. Korbel noted there is a lot of attention and innovation around smart cities.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Texas might be known for its BBQ, chicken-fried steak or chili, but food innovators in the Lone Star State are making their mark with meat-free products inspired by the local culinary landscape. Beyond eCommerce, consumers can check the website to find local stores that carry its products in cities such as Austin, New York City and Denver.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Today, Interior Define has opened several new guide shop locations in New York, LA, San Francisco, Austin and Boston. “We We consider ourselves the most innovative custom sofa retailer in the country and we are using this success to expand and redefine other categories,” Royers said. “We

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

At the University of Texas at Austin campus, for instance, people can, say, meet at the library. Other outfits that would retail for over $1,000 have gone for $100 or so. The best recommendation the company gives is about 10 to 15 percent of the price for which the outfit or item would retail.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2016

The New York Times has the story of how several brands with small-to-nonexistent physical footprints are using the phenomenon of the pop-up shop to make big waves in areas only traditional retail proved able to until a few years ago.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2018

The retailer reported earnings per share of $0.64 Digital sales continue to grow for the company and make up more of the retailer’s sales, with digital sales rising by nearly 20 percent in the first quarter. Boosted by strong digital sales growth, Kohl’s posted a strong first quarter and beat both top-line and bottom-line estimates.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2019

The Austin, Texas-based company provides software to organizers of large and small events. Ticket Buying Innovation. To help event organizers distribute tickets, online platforms are creating environments that efficiently work for buyers and sellers. It wasn’t leveraging the latest and greatest.”

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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2016

Since Amazon made on-demand delivery the feature of choice for any retailer capable of delivering it, plenty of merchants who had no business doing so had no choice but to stomach the costs and ship like they’ve never shipped before.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Today, Interior Define has opened several new guide shop locations in New York, LA, San Francisco, Austin and Boston. “We We consider ourselves the most innovative custom sofa retailer in the country and we are using this success to expand and redefine other categories in the home as well,” Royers said. “We

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Pine Labs , which started as an offline retail payment provider in 1998, has since evolved to become a payment acceptance, stored value and in-store customer credit company that enables consumers to opt into installment payments plans online or at the point of sale in a physical store. The Frictionless Flow .

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Celent Banking

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Immediately after that IBM began experimenting with a select number of industries (Healthcare, Travel and Retail) to demonstrate proofs of concept and learn what works and what doesn’t. The prototype is currently in place for Austin, but a service like this highlighted clearly what Watson has the potential to do, if implemented successfully.

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