PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2019

Retailers surely have more than enough to worry about these days. For one, the pace of innovation keeps speeding up – and that holds true for all types of retail niches, from apparel to grocery to others. The emerging 5G technology has tremendous retail potential. 5G Growth.

Retail 77

Retail Technology Forecasting Leverage 77

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

Retailers that mainly depended on brick-and-mortar foot traffic had to quickly mobilize distribution services to get their goods to customers. The pandemic placed a spotlight on the importance of short-haul, local freight moves between warehouses … and retail facilities to be used as triage for home delivery,” he said.

Leverage 58

Leverage Transportation Manufacturing Communication 58

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Engaging customers in socially responsible causes can help retailers build trust and develop lasting relationships that translate into many return visits. Some retailers are engaging consumers by allowing them to use their BNPL accounts to donate directly to nonprofits they choose. Around The Buy Now, Pay Later World.

Nonprofit 117

Nonprofit Retail Entertainment Sales 117

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Now the new face of DTC will start to remake the rest of retailing. More about them after some scenario planning. And finally, retail hybrid brands like Brooks Brothers are bought up by licensing firms who like retail as long as it makes money, but they like fashion brands and their IP a lot better.

Planning 72

Planning eCommerce Retail Startups 72

VCFO

JUNE 2, 2023

Navigating a New Era of Retail – Three Financial and Operational Factors The market and operating environments of retail businesses have undergone dramatic transformations since the turn of the millennium; transformations that accelerated significantly more with the outset of the COVID pandemic.

Retail 64

Retail Finance Leverage Technology 64

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

The results reversed a trend from last quarter, where the chain was one of many physical retailers facing a tepid holiday season that missed analyst expectations for sales, comparable-sales growth and earnings across the board. But things have reversed dramatically for the retailer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. percent to $134.6

Retail 88

Retail Restructuring CFO eCommerce 88

PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2021

4) alongside volatility in highly leveraged futures markets before recovering losses. PYMNTS reported that this has the potential to make the coins more expensive, keeping them out of the hands of retail investors. Bitcoin had seen a string of days in which it continually broke records, passing $20,000 on Dec.

Profit and Loss 131

Profit and Loss Currencies Leverage Economics 131

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

A number of retailers have recently seen a surge in eCommerce sales. Now, it’s easier in some ways to be a late mover,” in retailing online, Sucharita Kodali, a retail analyst at Forrester Research, said in an interview, according to CNBC. percent increase.

eCommerce 59

eCommerce Retail Sales Leverage 59

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

We are excited to partner with Shift and its world-class management team as it leverages its technology platform to disrupt the $840+ billion used car market,” said Daniel Cohen, chairman of the board of directors of Insurance Acquisition Corp.

Planning 98

Planning Sales Leverage Marketing 98

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Discover expert tax planning and accounting services designed to help you thrive. Effective tax planning and accounting are not just about compliance; they are about unlocking opportunities for growth and stability. By leveraging their expertise, you can make informed decisions that drive growth and stability.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Accounting Planning Budgeting 52

Future CFO

APRIL 10, 2024

Retail organisations in the Asia-Pacific region are selecting Workday Financial Management to drive greater profitability, according to a recent press release from the system software company. Retailers across the APAC region including Aesop, Charles & Keith, Kolmar Korea Holdings Co., Ltd, Mondelez, MUSINSA Co.,

Retail 52

Retail Finance Leverage Economics 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Among the findings of “ The Changing Landscape of Healthcare Payment Plans ” study, released last month, through the joint efforts of PYMNTS and Flywire : The struggle to pay medical bills is real. However, when it comes to paying down medical debt, more than 44 percent of the 2,800 individuals surveyed said they have opted for payment plans.

Healthcare 66

Healthcare Planning Finance Leverage 66

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

In the unattended retail space, vending operators are also becoming more aware of the shifting behaviors of their shoppers and the need for swift and digital payment options. That smaller size opens up whole new markets, and gains access to spaces that have never had a retail experience [as] a part of it.”.

Retail 71

Retail Marketing Communication Technology 71

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

That’s why marketers will be leveraging mobile in their holiday shopping strategies this year, with new and creative strategies that focus more on omnichannel solutions and less on generic mobile coupons. About the same number plan on prioritizing social media apps such as Instagram and Snapchat. percent increase in sales this year.

Marketing 75

Marketing Leverage Prioritization Retail 75

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

billion for a controlling stake in the hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail Group , Alibaba said in a statement on Monday (Oct. billion — in Auchan’s A-RT Retail. Sun Art tapped Alibaba technology to leverage growth opportunities in China’s hypermarket and supermarket space. A-RT has about a 51% equity interest stake in Sun Art.

Retail 92

Retail Leverage Sales Investments 92

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The December Next-Gen Debit Tracker® examines how card issuers are working to sharpen their fraud-fighting tools and leverage innovative, machine learning (ML)-based strategies and technologies to keep shoppers safe. Leveraging Machine Learning, Rules-Based Analysis To Fight Debit Fraud. Around The Next-Gen Debit World.

Banking 121

Banking Leverage Securities Economics 121

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Retailers are bringing experiential stores to big cities, and Starbucks is no exception: The coffee chain was set to open its Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York City on Friday (Dec. According to the announcement, the offering is available on the retailer’s eCommerce site and at its 1,400 retail locations.

Retail 64

Retail eCommerce Forecasting Leverage 64

PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2020

As retailers contend with the continuing COVID-19 crisis and the inevitable resettling of the business, one of the most popular pieces of advice has been to reformat existing stores. Schildt had always planned to explore eCommerce, but her tentative plans were suddenly pressed into action. The number goes up and down,” she said.

Retail 60

Retail eCommerce Planning Leverage 60

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian built from scratch and solely for advisors – which, while making it the clear #3 custodian behind (..)

Communication 85

Communication Startups Planning Compliance 85

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

With technology for cashierless checkout and robotic-powered order fulfillment, automated retail is changing how consumers shop for groceries and how supermarkets fill their eCommerce orders. And grocery retailers are expanding their delivery efforts. make online grocery orders for delivery or pickup. The share of U.S.

Retail 56

Retail eCommerce Leverage Technology 56

PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

With social distancing currently a top priority of retailers in the current environment, a supplier of shopper engagement and loss prevention technologies has flipped the script, now making devices that heighten real-time awareness of social distancing in retail stores. That’s our domain. SocialDistance.ai SocialDistance.ai

Retail 53

Retail Leverage Securities Technology 53

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Amazon is also planning on launching grocery stores and also expanding its Go stores, which are cashierless, smaller convenience stores. Amazon told landlords that the move wasn’t one meant to retreat from retail locations. We look forward to opening additional locations of both stores this year.”.

Retail 58

Retail Leverage Planning Marketing 58

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

In what appears to be an unprecedented move, an industry trade association is stepping in to help restart a retail community hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, The Toy Association , which produces the mega-sized New York Toy Fair, announced plans for “ Toy Fair Everywhere.” Two additional weeks are planned for Aug.

Education 102

Education Entertainment Sales Leverage 102

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In today’s top retail news: an Israeli startup has launched an interactive kiosk that leverages voice technology, the 10.10 The retail participants are mostly specialty stores, with a sprinkling of major chains such as Ulta, Kroger, Guess, Jos. Best Buy Plans to Start Black Friday Deals on Oct. Bank and ProFlowers.

Retail 52

Retail Startups Leverage Planning 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

The year 2020 meant big changes for retailers that had primarily defined themselves by physical interaction as brick-and-mortar merchants were forced to adapt to an eCommerce-focused world as their best option for holding on to their now homebound customer base. SMBS Outpaced Top Retailers When It Came To Innovation Adoption .

eCommerce 104

eCommerce Problem Solving Retail Leverage 104

Jedox Finance

MAY 11, 2022

Plans, budgets, and forecasts built collaboratively across the enterprise were historically elusive for companies with various technologies and software assembled over years, if not decades. Real-world use case: Kvadrat , a global textile company improved strategic operational planning. How many business systems are you connecting?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Budgeting 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2020

Schalow and his members are upbeat about their prospects for the sport and for independent retailers as they reopen. It was recently among the dozen organizations that signed onto the COVID-19 recovery plan from the Institute For Local Self-Reliance advocacy group. That’s not the case in today’s specialty retail world.

Retail 52

Retail Economics Leverage eCommerce 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

There is some risk to using past performance to inform your long-term plans, and this can be compounded during times of economic uncertainty. Your company needs to make plans for the future. Your budget is a roadmap of your business’s financial goals and how you plan to reach them. What Is Financial Forecasting?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Profit and Loss 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Payroll cards are gaining steam in Egypt, where the government announced plans to deliver prepaid cards to 28,000 public employees who will be able to use the tools to receive payroll sent via domestic banking rails. The workers can then use these cards to make retail payments in-stores and online, as well as collect cash at the ATM.

Accounts Payable 88

Accounts Payable Leverage eCommerce Retail 88

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The obituary for brick-and-mortar retail has been written many times. The results of a new survey found that most people — around 77 percent — plan on returning some of their gifts this holiday season, according to reports. Retailers need to seize the moment when shoppers return gifts. Luxury retail is also playing a role.

Retail 52

Retail Leverage Sales Planning 52

PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2020

Flexible in-store payment plans that can help consumers handle both everyday and big-ticket purchases are gaining popularity in the United States, where the pandemic’s economic effects are causing consumers to temper their spending. Approximately 15,000 brands already offer or plan to offer BNPL provider Afterpay ’s solution, for example.

Retail 72

Retail Leverage Economics Budgeting 72

PYMNTS

AUGUST 26, 2019

If approved by Parliament, Thailand will institute a value-added-tax starting next year on electronic businesses, leveraging the eCommerce boom in the country. Thailand hopes to annually collect 3 billion to 4 billion baht ($98 million to $131 million) by introducing a tax on tech businesses, Reuters reported on Monday (Aug.

Tax Planning 55

Tax Planning eCommerce Planning Leverage 55

PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

Many insurers offer mobile apps that enable customers to purchase plans, submit claims, upload accompanying photo documentation and receive their funds digitally, for example, with APIs facilitating apps’ payment and settlement services. Engaging in the digital realm also creates new opportunities, Latiff said.

Banking 99

Banking eCommerce Leverage Reconciliations 99

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

Following the closure of Toys R Us stores in June, retailers in the hobby and off-price segments may fill some of the larger empty big-box spaces. In January, the hobby retailer had arrived at a store count of 800 and, in June, the retailer had seven new stores. The retailer had over 700 remaining locations in the U.S.,

Restructuring 73

Restructuring Retail eCommerce Leverage 73

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

The new loyalty revolves around personalization — it’s more like the retailer showing their loyalty — via ever more personalized customer offerings. A recent survey found that 68 percent of restaurateurs planned to boost their spending on innovative technologies in the next few years. Tech Fixes Proliferate, Reversing 2020 Declines.

Sales 106

Sales Leverage Planning Investments 106

Jedox Finance

JANUARY 13, 2023

Why is it so difficult to build an operational plan that not only keeps pace with changing priorities but also adds meaningful business value? The answer is simple: most organizations use financial planning solutions that lack the adaptability, integration, and simplicity that high-performing teams need to collaborate effectively.

Planning 52

Planning Prioritization Forecasting Budgeting 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Merchants thus need to move quickly to keep payment details protected as consumers shift their business online, explained Ben Groom , chief digital officer for furniture and home goods retailer Herman Miller. Shifting Payment Behaviors And Fraud .

Retail 79

Retail Concentration Leverage Entertainment 79