PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

Grocers are using autonomous vehicles to help bring fresh food to the doorsteps of consumers, and news came this week that another retailer plans to use the technology: Approximately one month after Kroger announced that it had started to use autonomous vehicles in Arizona, Stop & Shop is intending to use them in the Bay State.

Retail 129

Retail Branding Arizona United States 129

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The beauty brand has launched pop-up shops in cities such as Austin, Miami, Boston and London, but its success has primarily been in online sales of its lotions, lash products and soft, pink-colored lip balms since its 2014 inception. The department store retailer has also reportedly worked with Allbirds, Everlane and Away.

Los Angeles 131

Los Angeles New York Miami Austin 131

PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

In its latest news, though, the electronics retailer may continue to exist through a new lifeline thrown by an investment firm. After a tumultuous few years and the closing of 1,000 RadioShack storefronts , it appears the heartbeat of the electronics retailer is faint but still exists.

Boston 100

Boston Capital Retail Branding 100

Celent Banking

APRIL 7, 2017

Many of us at Celent just came back from a busy and exciting week in Boston. The rain and clouds couldn't obscure spectacular views from the State Room overlooking the Boston harbour. Capital One, USA. Emerging Technology for Consumers. Banco Original, Brazil. Consumer Digital Platform. Bank of America, USA. CBW Bank, USA.

Case Study 189

Case Study Boston Risk Management Innovation 189

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

23) that they have closed on a deal with the Boston-based software and eCommerce company for $155 million in a Series E round of financing. The single-stack technology approach, in turn, can give companies a leg up on their competitors, helping them spot opportunities and move more quickly to capitalize on them, Salsify contends.

Boston 154

Boston Branding Online Analytics 154

PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2019

This week, the world was presented with a truly unusual retail mystery: The Case of the Inexplicable In-N-Out Burger. And when Boston area consumers ran into the boxes, their first thought wasn’t “viral marketing stunt” – it was “bomb.” The story starts at 6:30 a.m. But they didn’t. They promptly called in law enforcement.

Marketing 202

Marketing Boston Training social media 202

PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2016

True Fit , the Boston-based startup that helps connect customers with shoes and apparel that fits them really, really well, recently announced a $25 million investment from Intel Capital that it will use to expand its business, according to a report from TechCrunch.

Boston 100

Boston Branding Retail Video 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Sources told Bloomberg that the retailer had discussions with lenders and equity holders from its previous bankruptcy filing, including Oaktree Capital Group, with some investors agreeing to rework about $280 million of debt and to provide $55 million of new money to keep the company in business.

Pennsylvania 101

Pennsylvania Boston Maine Retail 101

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As the buyer of the luxury retailer brand negotiates with the store’s landlord, Barneys New York’s flagship store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan will stay open for at least another year in a smaller form. Fred’s, the store’s famous eatery, will also stay open, Reuters reported. Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp.

Los Angeles 101

Los Angeles New York San Francisco New York City 101

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Producers (or importers) sell to distributors, distributors sell to retailers and retailers sell to customers. Only retailers can sell to customers, and only distributors can buy from producers (except in the state of Washington). Drizly also faces an increasingly competitive marketplace than when it launched in 2012.

Retail 128

Retail United States System Boston 128

PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

million in investor funding, including from ICE, Microsoft’s venture capital unit and Boston Consulting Group, noted the paper. The long term aim is to regulate cryptocurrency so it can be used by consumers to make retail purchases. The ICE unit has already inked deals with Microsoft and Starbucks and has raised $182.5

Bitcoin 116

Bitcoin Regulation cryptocurrency Boston 116

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2018

RBC Capital Markets’ Lead Internet Analyst Mark Mahaney said that there could be 20 to 30 million people who live near a Whole Foods store but don’t shop there on an ongoing basis, while there are about 60 to 70 million Prime customers in the U.S., CNBC reported. That’s the synergy that they are now pulling from this deal.”.

Los Angeles 101

Los Angeles Atlanta Boston Retail 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

“This alliance is the latest initiative by Caesars to capitalize on our database, generate a new revenue stream in a growth market and raise our profile in sports, in part by creating new sports-themed guest experiences at our resorts across the country.” and Australia. .” and Australia.

Online 108

Online Mississippi New Jersey Boston 108

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Haley Fortier , operator of Boston wine bar haley.henry , told PYMNTS that much of the year was based on taking things the company already knew it could do well, and then finding ways to make them work via digital channels. Aid has notably come in from all corners, particularly the card networks.

Maine 169

Maine Philadelphia Community Boston 169

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

ShipMonk has pulled in $290 million in a funding round led by Boston-based Summit Partners as part of an expansion effort. Florida’s ShipMonk, started in 2014, offers eCommerce fulfillment services and technology solutions.

Boston 167

Boston Branding US Online 167

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As internet retailers are expanding their operations into brick-and-mortar operations (think Warby Parker, Argent, Bonobos, and BaubleBar ), venture capitalists are also investing in “physical-first” startups focused on creating new brick-and-mortar business models. New Frontiers in Retail Tech. How will we shop in 2020?

Maine 70

Maine Capital Rhode Island DC 70

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2018

The traditional gift for a ninth anniversary is pottery, and our offices are in Boston – but, you know, no pressure.). I think that if you are any company, not just a retailer, and you define yourself by the widgets you supply by opposition to what you do for your customers, you will get commoditized. The product isn’t the point.

Innovation 177

Innovation Payments Cards Retail 177

PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2016

What followed over the next four decades was the evolution of a once familiar retail fixture – the carhop – who first walked, and then later roller skated their way into creating a convenient way of serving the customer. Retailers are having to find new ways of fulfilling shoppers’ orders.”. Pulling Up To Convenience .

St. Louis 102

St. Louis Retail Dallas Mobile 102

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Founded in 2013, the firm has recently raised its first ever capital round of $45 million after almost five years of bootstrapping. Sports teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and the Boston Celtics, also invested.

Training 144

Training San Francisco United States Boston 144

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

The Boston- and Colorado-based startup was founded in 2013 and to date has received over $70 million in venture funding from investors Evolution Media Capital and North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity. and has since rolled out to Chicago.

Washington 100

Washington Colorado Illinois Boston 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Brex Co-Founder and Co-CEO Henrique Dubugras said in a press release , “Even before customers think about credit cards, they need a place to store their business capital. Goldman reportedly wants to keep expanding retail offerings and raising revenue, while Saga wants to become more competitive in regards to savings offerings.

Management 108

Management Fraud Payments Boston 108

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

Had I been in town, I might have used Google to find a store near me in Boston that carried the brand I wanted so I could try before I bought. Stranger Things and Retail. The Real Retail Competition Threat. I was traveling at the time, so that shopping experience worked really well for me. Even 100 years later.

Innovation 170

Innovation US Maine Google 170

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Chris Douvos of investment firm Ahoy Capital told The Wall Street Journal , “We’ve been in the middle of a rollicking party that’s gone on for five years and someone has snapped on the light switch.” Rowe Price and Discovery Capital. As Voice-Assisted Retail Gets Emotional, Privacy Issues Loom. Other investors include T.

Google 129

Google Mobile Data Capital 129

PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2017

Flashfood bears a close resemblance to Boston, Mass. Hunger and wasted food are two problems that can have one solution,” believes Daily Table founder Doug Rauch, former Trader Joe’s president and co-CEO of Conscious Capitalism, Inc. Finally, Campbell Soup Co.

South Carolina 121

South Carolina San Francisco Connecticut Utah 121

PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

Boston-based Drizly , which raised more than $35 million, has a foothold in 70 cities and a stated ambition to be the “Amazon of Alcohol.” Though the field is crowded with well-capitalized players, Saucey co-founder and CEO Chris Vaughn genuinely isn’t worried. ” The work is not easy.

New York 100

New York Operations Retail Boston 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

According to reports, the Boston-based chain has filed for bankruptcy as it looks to restructure its debt load and conduct a sale process. Though bankruptcies have become part of the standard, perhaps the biggest out-of-left-field default is coming out of Cosi, the flatbread sandwich maker and QSR staple of the last decade.

Boston 100

Boston Capital Branding Company 100

CB Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2017

MongoDB, which provides database management services, is backed by investors including Union Square Ventures, Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates. This latest exit means 4 of New York’s top 10 largest venture capital-backed first exits over the last 6 years have taken place in 2017 year-to-date. & Boston, here.

New York 64

New York New Jersey Connecticut Boston 64

CB Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2017

From healthcare institutions and government agencies to insurance companies and retail stores, the client base of the AI 100 cybersecurity companies spans across various industries. Boston-based Cybereason is close to reaching Unicorn status. Bessemer Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Top Tier Capital Partners.

Industry 78

Industry Capital Compliance Analytics 78

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

With DineVite, consumers and restaurants get a better deal, since the restaurants can offer a deal to customers that they are comfortable with and consumers capitalize on it. As the year rolls on he expects to launch in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Boston and Miami.

Miami 130

Miami Los Angeles Austin South Carolina 130

PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2016

The weather in Boston – and it’s about darn time. Apple’s first retail store overhaul in 15 years is hailed by just about everyone as a Grand Slam Home Run – and the store hasn’t even opened yet (it will, in SF, on Saturday). But they, like so many storied retail brands, are going through a bit of a spiraling down.

Bitcoin 109

Bitcoin Fraud Mobile Apple 109

CB Insights

APRIL 17, 2018

For the third consecutive year, we worked with The New York Times to identify and rank the top 100 venture capital professionals from around the globe. Below are the detailed profiles of the Top 20 Venture Capital Partners. PROFILES OF THE TOP 20 VENTURE CAPITAL PARTNERS. Current Firm: First Round Capital (Founding Partner).

San Francisco 71

San Francisco CA Capital Operations 71

PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2018

In recent years, its core trading business has slowed, and its capital market and merger businesses have been fairly flat. Same-Day Delivery : It’s targeted by Target , which is expanding its options to the tune of 60 stores across Boston, New York, Chicago and other cities. Not so much anymore.

New York 101

New York Lending Tools Boston 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

The game will be the main event for most people, particularly for fans in Boston and Philadelphia, as both cities are known for being ever so slightly fanatical about their sports teams. [GO The team at Amazon retailer CreepyParty recently had a creepy experience of their own. Hey, we’re Boston-based. But not everyone.

Minnesota 101

Minnesota Minneapolis Philadelphia Boston 101

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2017

And indeed, the middle of this month has been nothing if not gusty, but daunted not the gutsy — who trekked by the hundreds to Boston for the opening of the annual Innovation Project. Jason Mars, CEO at Clinc and Peter Bell senior advisor, Highland Capital Partners, the conversation skewed to high level trends.

Payments 102

Payments Innovation Data Course 102

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2017

And indeed, the middle of this month has been nothing if not gusty, but daunted not the gutsy — who trekked by the hundreds to Boston for the opening of the annual Innovation Project. Jason Mars, CEO at Clinc and Peter Bell, senior advisor, Highland Capital Partners — the conversation skewed to high-level trends.

Payments 102

Payments Innovation Data Course 102

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

Retail Bank, Citibank, New York, NY. Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Chi Chi Wu, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Boston, MA. Hughes, Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage and Retail Lending, First Federal Savings Bank of Twin Falls, Twin Falls, IA.

San Antonio 60

San Antonio Kansas City Groups CA 60

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

WeChat’s decision to create a separate mobile wallet to store consumer credentials that also exposed an API for any other app to grab made it easy for retail and commerce apps to live inside of the ecosystem. Apps like Chrome and Pinterest are used by consumers to discover things and then punch out to retailers to buy.

Payments 100

Payments Mobile Apple Google 100