PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

UPS , too, is going down the drone path – one that Amazon pioneered for retail delivery uses – and is seeking a certification to operate commercial drone flights. It could receive the certification as early as this year, enabling UPS to have one of the first fully certified, revenue-generating drone operations in the country.

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MAY 21, 2021

Within mere weeks, 22 women are in the final stages of completing a Perficient-sponsored coding bootcamp in Detroit; their final project includes designing their own apps, all of which serve the world in various ways and all certain to make an impact. Christina is always finding new ways of using her creativity to inspire others.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2018

In a press release , the Detroit car maker said the new unit will also be charged with accelerating the autonomous vehicle (AV) business so that Ford can capitalize on market opportunities. Ford said that by closely aligning the self-driving platform and the mobility solutions teams, it will enable faster development of businesses.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2019

Foot Locker has become the latest big brand to embrace the concept of retail incubators, joining such companies as Walmart and Target in hopes of fostering innovation that will translate into more sales and customer loyalty. Its tech incubator has given birth to tech innovations and entrepreneurial efforts, as PYMNTS has covered.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

11), touting the success of the operation four years after its launch. In tech, innovation is everything. In innovation, intellectual property is, well, almost everything — it can be the hardware, the software or the processes that come from the creative endeavor. Amazon’s B2B Unit Growing Faster Than Retail.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Sainsbury’s , in one case, unveiled a new c-store format in London called On The Go to deliver “big innovation in small spaces for local shoppers” and used data to create the Mansion House store to meet the needs of busy city workers. billion by 2024 from £18.5 billion last year per IGD. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Wayfair has plans to roll the Day of Delivery Tracking system out into new markets this year, including Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Orlando and Richmond, according to the Chain Store Age reports.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The entire process, cradle to grave, has failed to evolve and innovate with the customer in mind.”. The Philadelphia Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) owns 17 malls surrounding the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania corridor, with a smattering of properties near Detroit and Washington, DC.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

For its part, Luckin has 4,507 self-operated stores as of the close of last year. And, beyond kiosks, coffee retailers, such as Bandit , are driving innovation with a mobile order only café concept. Detroit, Michigan-based Little Caesars has stores in all 50 U.S. In Other Brick-And-Mortar News. states and 24 countries.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2017

In a press release , the companies said the combined business will operate under the GSTV brand and deliver 3.3 billion annual impressions through more than 18,000 locations in all 50 states by year’s end. “We

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

The company announced a $12 million Series B round this week led by Goldman Sachs Principal Strategic Investment, Citi Ventures and Innovation Endeavors. According to Dyadic, the funds will go toward marketing and sales efforts as it looks to expand across North America. SME Banking. ServiceTitan.

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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. Based in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars has stores in all 50 U.S.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

Not only that, but Waymo, a company under the umbrella of Alphabet, which owns Google, has picked a Detroit factory to make self-driving cars. Waymo’s CEO John Krafcik said the company was teaming up with American Axle & Manufacturing to redo a Detroit factory, with the aim of it being operational by the middle of 2019.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2018

Volkswagen has a $4 billion plan for connected and autonomous vehicle technology, one that includes a proprietary software operating system and will support car sharing, delivery and other services. A “new software operating system, to be known as ‘vw.OS’ … will be introduced in VW brand electric cars from 2020 onwards.”.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Grocery stores are undergoing historic transformation thanks to digital technology, transforming from rather staid operations to places that feature the latest retail and delivery innovations. That’s all fine and dandy, assuming consumers are within easy reach of those grocery stores.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2017

Still, Jana’s activism will likely continue to positively influence investor sentiment and share value with it as long as the prospects for innovation (and maybe even a sale) stay in sight for the organic grocer. As of today, Instacart operates in 41 U.S. expansion prospects.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Such services are gaining ground at sports venues, too, with teams such as the Detroit Lions rolling out options that help fans skip long lines and avoid missing big plays. The company assigns a manager to oversee operations at each site as well as food runners if the venue’s staff cannot handle delivery. How FanFood works .

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Pyros noted that, previous to this ordeal, he had survived cancer, a stroke and nine surgeries, according to the Detroit Free Press. For the hassles innovations cause, the conveniences are generally thought to outweigh the off-point of unexpected friction. Yet, he reported that this was his most harrowing adventure.

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CB Insights

JULY 22, 2017

Both methods allow mission-critical devices to operate safely without the latency that comes from transmitting all data to a cloud; this can also save big on bandwidth. Eigen Innovations , for example, integrates video and sensor data on factory floors to ensure process and quality control. Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 5, 2016

TradeKing an online brokerage firm that prides itself on straightforward, low pricing has been acquired by Detroit-based Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY), a publicly-traded financial services company primarily known for auto-lending. billion in assets under management, will operate under the branding of Ally Financial.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 30, 2024

Naturally, we were excited about it, naming it the biggest innovation of the year. 83,000 17 17 Credibly 28 2010 Detroit 82 97,000 18 19 IOU Financial 23 2011 Atlanta 132 40,000 19 18 Upright (was Fund that Flip) 15 2014 NYC 53 42,000 20t 21 BizFI 13 2005 NYC 160 0 20t 22 SMBX 13 2016 SF 15 30,000 22 23 HoneyComb Credit 12 2017 Pittsburgh 11.9

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CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

From healthcare to education to entertainment to manufacturing, technology innovators are stepping forward to help answer that question. Eldercare has long been a target for technological innovation, with advocates highlighting the practical and infrastructural challenges presented by 73M baby boomers aging into their retirement years.

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