PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The world of toys has changed and keeps on changing, and that means changes, too, for toy retail — changes that reflect some of the hottest trends in commerce. Toy Brands. To bring in shoppers with new experiences, Tru Kids, the new owner of the Toys R Us brand, is teaming up with Candytopia. Take subscription commerce.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The rise of unattended retail – from yesterday’s vending machines full of candy and soda to today’s upscale self-service conduits where one can get kiosk champagne at a hotel (it’s true!) – all started with digital payments. That growth came as vending and unattended retail firms struggled to compete with big-box retailers.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Retailers are testing drone delivery to grow their omnichannel offerings and provide “store to door” on-demand service to their customers. From Amazon to Uber and Walgreens, retailers and eCommerce platforms are tapping into drones to expand their omnichannel offerings by providing consumers with easy access to their favorite products.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

As retail owners face the challenge of decreased foot traffic and store closures brought on by the rise of eCommerce, mall owners have been aiming to change their properties with the introduction of dining options, entertainment and other features. Michigan-based Taubman manages, owns or leases 26 malls in Asia and the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The company has plans to add several large and small distribution centers in southeast Michigan, but this is the first large one in the state. Township leaders are ecstatic, yet some fear the company could kill more jobs than it creates because of its threat to the retail sector.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Brick-and-mortar retailers are opening smaller-scale locations packed with technology designed to meet the needs of shoppers in cities. The retailer said that “almost 90%” of the selections in the store were chosen to meet the needs of Mansion House customers. billion by 2024 from £18.5 billion last year per IGD.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

After Nordstrom and Macy’s recently launched high-end resale retail platforms, Gap has now joined them. And lest you think it’s a bit of desperation move for struggling retailers, guess again. Instead of receiving cash they get a credit with the retail partner. Resale is becoming mainstream.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Though big-box retailer Target has been known for expansion and digital innovation of late, Tuesday (Nov. The store closures will help the discount retailer continue on its path toward improved bottom lines. states, including Florida, Illinois, Michigan and Texas. In the latest fiscal year, eCommerce represented 4.4

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

“Last October, Kroger introduced Home Chef retail meal kits, and we’re now expanding to add the easy-to-prepare recipes to hundreds of new locations, providing convenient access to the meal solution at more than 700 stores. .

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2020

Yes, this summer it seems that every brand is fashion is looking to jump on the face masks bandwagon, with brands like Gap, Everland, Disney, Brooks Brothers, Rent the Runway, Madewell and some 49 others (according to USA Today’s count ) already offering their own in-house-created facial coverings. But in the last few weeks, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

To bring in shoppers with new experiences, Tru Kids, the new owner of the Toys R Us brand, is teaming up with Candytopia. The play areas will open toward the end of October at Buckhead’s Lenox Marketplace in Atlanta as well as on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. And it had roughly 1,600 stores globally.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

A brand that wanted to take part in the program paid about $2 for each sample, in addition to the cost of the product. . Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov.

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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.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

A brand that wanted to take part in the program paid about $2 for each sample, in addition to the cost of the product. . Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2020

The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company’s strong growth amid the coronavirus crisis has been aided by its push into online and mobile ordering. The pizza chain’s earnings and revenue also came in well above the expectations of analysts surveyed by FactSet, who had predicted earnings per share of $2.24 and revenue of $915 million.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Luxury consignment retailer The RealReal is facing a federally-filed lawsuit alleging the eCommerce site systematically inflates the weights of diamonds and other precious gems on offer, according to CNBC news. Plaintiff Gaby Basmadjian of Novi, Michigan, says a diamond ring she purchase from TheRealReal.com for $982.62

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2018

As consumers shift their spending from brick-and-mortar stores to eCommerce sites, iconic American fashion and houseware brands are shuttering their flagship stores. That decision came after the retailer previously said that it would retain part of the historic 11-story structure for retail space. Changing Consumer Tastes.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2017

The line from the Michigan-based company is currently available to fit the Ingenico Group’s iSMP4 and the Verifone e355. Holsters for other mobile payments device models and brands are in development.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

There has been no shortage of food fads, dietary crazes and “restaurant of the future” concepts that have played out nationwide, most of which the brand has politely passed on. And that has presented a challenge to the Red Robin brand. And there’s more to come in 2019 – though what that will entail remains to be seen.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Thomas Sperry of New Jersey and Shelley Byron Hutchinson of Michigan came together to form the Sperry and Hutchison Co. They sold stamps and redemption books to retailers, who would distribute them to their customers. In comparison to paper cards, modern programs often can offer more data to retailers. Retail Rewards.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2018

We look forward to providing our customers with another way to shop one of their favorite home brands.”. Michigan Avenue (Chicago, Ill.); The products from Anthropologie, which is a division of Urban Outfitters , will offer classic pieces, seasonal designs and exclusive artist collaborations. Brea Mall (Brea, Calif.);

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

And, as always, the B-reel contained some rather intriguing watch-and-wait possibilities — in Amazon’s case a looming takeover of the shipping business, and in Walmart’s yet another turn in the life of its luxury Jetblack brand. But it isn’t the only major brand getting in on the action. And, speaking of Walmart … Walmart.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

Those additions have been made on top of what the brand called “enhanced daily cleaning and disinfection policies.”. SpartanNash grocery stores are testing the sale of meals from restaurants in western Michigan as a way to both boost their shopper count — and offer hard hit local businesses a new outlet for their products.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019

A little more than a year ago, PYMNTS started tracking the race for the consumer’s whole paycheck between the two retail behemoths that have been expanding their respective ecosystems in the process: Amazon and Walmart. percent of consumer retail spending in the U.S., percent of consumer retail spending in the U.S., population.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

6) it would be adding high-luxury Italian automaker Lamborghini as well as Michigan-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to its partners that will integrate its voice-enabled assistant Alexa into future vehicles. Amazon announced Monday (Jan. But this week promises to bring new navigation about that fast-approaching future.

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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

This FinTech app allows users to invest in a portfolio in their favorite brands or companies (DoorDash, Lululemon, Target, Costco, Amazon, etc.) She completed the Programming for everybody course from the University of Michigan and an introductory coding course (which included both Python and Javascript) via Udacity.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

So many miles to go, retail bankers! In a mature credit cycle with a tough yield cure, Chase is still growing retail revenue a 7+% and mobile banking users by 12+%. Sweet Deal for the Acquiree) Award –Goes to Honey Science Corporation for its $4 billion acquisition by PayPal with Honey keeping its brand and HQ. Be their Yoda.”.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Pursuing the opportunity in aftermarket auto parts retail. Android Auto is now available in more than 400 car models from brands such as GM, Hyundai, and Volvo. Amazon focuses on autonomous logistics, aftermarket parts retail . Amazon’s emphasis on price and convenience has enabled its rapid domination of online retail.

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CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

New restaurant concepts are redefining how we think about food, pushing established brands to reinvent themselves, spurring entrepreneurs to be creative with visual platforms like Instagram and recipes like pea-based protein, and paving a new way forward for the idea of casual dining itself. Americans dine out more than ever before.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 23, 2015

. “Our Larky-powered rewards program will produce tangible savings for members and create stronger and longer-lasting relationships that improve the health of our community-based credit union,” said Lake Trust CU SVP for Brand, Strategy + Culture, Danielle Brehmer. Lake Trust Credit Union has more than $1.6

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

Coffee retailers are tapping into digital technology that helps them grow their reach beyond their stores, especially in China, where competition has been brewing between Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee and Starbucks. Luckin is hardly the only retailer tapping into the potential of vending machines. states and 24 countries.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2018

Online brands continue their march into the offline world as Shopify and Warby Parker announce plans to open brick-and-mortar locations in the coming months. Warby Parker CEO Neil Blumenthal said, unequivocally, that he doesn’t believe retail is dead or dying — only “mediocre retail experiences.”

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

April Clobes, President/CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (East Lansing, Mich.). Benson Porter, Boeing Employees CreditUnion – Porter led BECU through an amazing streak of growth in the Pacific Northwest, all while building an innovative, stakeholder-driven brand respected nationally. The Authors of the Year Award.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Midwest retailer Meijer has signed on with the service to provide same-day delivery of groceries. Customers rely on Instacart to get the groceries and goods they need from the retailers they love," Instacart President Nilam Ganenthiran said in a Thursday (Dec. 3) press release. households and 70 percent of Canadians.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

These are just some of the ways companies are tapping into the latest restaurant innovations with the help of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated retail: Among diners, 71 percent would be open to QSRs incorporating AI. The new law would require most retail outlets to accept physical currency.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

Ever since CRF Frozen Foods first announced a voluntary recall of a handful of vegetable products over possible contamination earlier this spring, the great Listeria discovery run as roped in ConAgra and The Pictsweet Company — and popped up at the nation’s most recognizable retailers like Costco, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter and Kroger.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Now showing how Avoka can integrate with a ton of apps in a matter of days with your company’s brand. Franchises – Americas greatest brands” They have a list view function where investors can investigate franchises near and far. It’s seems better to invest in a brand you are more comfortable with an established presence.

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