PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Coupang, the South Korean eCommerce company, is getting a $2 billion investment from SoftBank’s Vision Fund, which will provide it with the money to speed up development of delivery and shopping services. SoftBank invested $1 billion in Coupang back in 2015, valuing the company at $5 billion the time.

Investments 53

Investments eCommerce Valuation Forecasting 53

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

With better-than-expected revenues and earnings, DICK’S Sporting Goods ’ eCommerce sales jumped 15 percent in the first quarter. Chief Executive Ed Stack noted that the retailer’s same-store sales “turned positive in March and remained positive in April, as we started to see the benefits of our key strategies and investments.”

eCommerce 65

eCommerce Sales Forecasting Retail 65

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

A new report by Moody’s Investors Service predicts that growth for retailers will slow due to the costs of integrating eCommerce with brick-and-mortar operations as well as increasing price wars between companies, according to a report by CNBC. The company slashed the operating profit forecast for 2019 to between 2 percent and 3 percent.

Forecasting 40

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

For the third quarter in a row Walmart has beaten analysts’ predictions on revenue and marked same-store sales increases (a difficult magic trick in retail these days) — and in Q3 the company also had some more than solid growth in eCommerce lines and on the global scene. forecast for the quarter. All in all, eCommerce sales added 0.5

eCommerce 63

eCommerce Forecasting Sales Retail 63

PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Snapdeal, the Indian eCommerce company, is backing India’s new eCommerce rules that will hurt Amazon.com and Walmart, saying in a letter to the federal government that protests over the new legislation underscore just how necessary is is. Reuters , citing the letter Snapdeal penned on Jan.

eCommerce 46

eCommerce Compliance Manufacturing Forecasting 46

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As the year winds down – and holiday shopping picks up – clarity is emerging about which retail investments might pay off in the new decade, and which merchants might be in trouble. The two retailers cut their annual forecasts for the second time this year. Take retail chain Target as one example. Delivery Growth.

Investments 54

Investments Retail Profit and Loss eCommerce 54

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

German shipping and logistics company Deutsche Post DHL has investment and expansion plans to capitalize on the growing eCommerce space worldwide, according to a report from Reuters. It aims to see better profits by restructuring and raising prices to raise its 2019 forecast, despite potential global trade difficulties ahead.

Investments 40

Investments Restructuring Forecasting eCommerce 40

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

As was the case in the previous quarter, eCommerce sales and grocery were big winners for Walmart, and same-store sales logged their 16th consecutive quarter of growth. percent analysts were forecasting. Minus currency headwinds, revenue was $126.1 Same-store sales, the most-watched metric in retail, were up again by 3.4

Forecasting 46

Forecasting Currencies Economics eCommerce 46

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The company posted fiscal Q3 earnings results, missing earnings expectations as a result of weak international economic demand hurting sales , and ramped up courier investment challenges in handling the rise in eCommerce deliveries this holiday season. The eCommerce giant recently cut off FedEx Ground for Prime shipments this holiday.

Forecasting 52

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

15) revealed that the eCommerce market took a small dip in sales during the third quarter. Q2 saw eCommerce sales increase by 15.8 In fact, the National Retail Foundation released its 2015 economic forecast in February with estimates of just a 3.1 Department of Commerce on Thursday (Sept.

eCommerce 71

eCommerce Retail Sales Economics 71

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

ECommerce sales were better than expected in Q2 but dipped in the third quarter, according to Internet Retailer. Matthew Shay, president and CEO of the NRF, cited easing wage stagnation, increasing employment and consumer confidence as factors influencing eCommerce growth. Earlier projections had predicted slower growth for 2016.

eCommerce 62

eCommerce Retail Forecasting Sales 62

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2019

Central Group, Thailand’s largest retailer, confirmed Thursday (January 31) that it is investing $200 million in a unit of Grab, the Southeast Asia ride-hailing startup. Central’s $200 million investment is a significant local joint venture,” Tan said, according to Reuters. billion in 2018.

Investments 43

Investments Forecasting Startups Retail 43

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2019

In addition, Pakistan’s Telenor Microfinance Bank unveiled a cross-border remittance service based on Alipay’s blockchain technology, Indonesia’s KinerjaPay notched an investment of $200 million from a construction firm in the region and mobile payments are on the rise in China. percent year on year in 2019.

Investments 51

Investments Planning Construction Forecasting 51

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2017

Alibaba, China’s largest eCommerce company, and Ant Financial, its financial services arm, are gearing up to invest $1 billion or more in Ele.me, the Chinese food delivery service. Bloomberg noted sales of this type of services are forecasted to hit $1.1 According to a report, Bloomberg said with the funding, Ele.me

Investments 41

Investments eCommerce Forecasting Finance 41

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

Big news from German startup investment company Rocket Internet suggests it plans to come back strong in 2017. Rocket Internet just recently closed a new $1 billion venture fund it will use for investing in early-stage and growth internet startups.

Startups 51

Startups Investments Valuation Forecasting 51

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

ai; pet retailer Petco; video game maker Roblox; buy now, pay later platform Affirm; discount eCommerce platform Wish; GoodRx and others. . “We The previous record of $107 billion was set during the dotcom heyday in 1999, the WSJ said. Recent U.S. IPO filings have included software developer C3.ai;

Forecasting 62

Forecasting Valuation Startups eCommerce 62

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The digital consumer population in Southeast Asia is still growing steadily and is forecast to reach 370 million by end-2022, accounting for 82% of the total population of 15-year-olds and above. This figure is projected to rise further to 402 million by 2027, accounting for 88% by the end of the forecast period.

Marketing 52

Marketing eCommerce Forecasting Accounting 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Rakuten , a Japanese tech company specializing in digital eCommerce solutions for retailers, is introducing a new subsidiary to bolster physical stores. investment firm KKR to acquire 85 percent of the $1.6 PYMNTS research showed that safety is among the key determinants in long-term eCommerce participation. .

Retail 86

Retail eCommerce Forecasting Technology 86

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2018

As eCommerce and delivery companies fight an increasingly tough battle to streamline costs and compete for customers, a number of firms are moving to take control over logistics and distribution, as the cost savings and efficiencies can help accelerate growth and lower the expense of making final delivery to the customer.

eCommerce 43

eCommerce Transportation Manufacturing Forecasting 43

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Here are the numbers: $17 billion | Value of the Mexican eCommerce market. for PYMNTS’ 2018 Forecast eBook. Players like Amazon and Walmart are working to cut themselves a larger chunk of that pie, and they are doing so by introducing “hybrid payment systems” that accommodate cash-based transactions for online purchases.

eCommerce 40

eCommerce Forecasting Numbers Technology 40

PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

Rainey said PayPal is also continuing efforts “around expanding the Pay with Venmo in an eCommerce setting.”. This has been our best quarter, and we plan to continue to invest in building out Venmo because it’s got a really bright future and is really a crown jewel of ours.”. Revenue increased year on year to $5.26

Forecasting 84

Forecasting Currencies Entertainment eCommerce 84

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

However, it has lost a portion of its value as of that time due to heavy investments in one-day delivery and last mile, grocery delivery, and Amazon Prime Video streaming content. The average 12-month price target for the eCommerce firm is $2,188 per share, which marks a 16.5 percent upside to its share price as of now.

Marketing 55

Marketing eCommerce Forecasting Investments 55

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The company supported its past forecast for the year and enhanced its dividend by 10 percent, CNBC reported. However, the retailer has been facing pressure as it dedicates billions to integrating its eCommerce business and its physical stores. Home Depot reiterated its fiscal 2020 forecast on Tuesday (Feb. 25), targeting 3.5

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Construction Leadership Retail 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Just ahead of its annual investors meeting, Walmart lowered its fiscal 2019 forecast for adjusted earnings per share to a range of $4.65 Just ahead of its annual investors meeting, Walmart lowered its fiscal 2019 forecast for adjusted earnings per share to a range of $4.65 to $4.80, down from $4.90 to $4.80, down from $4.90

Forecasting 51

Forecasting eCommerce Retail Sales 51

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is launching an antitrust probe into how Amazon runs its eBook business, specifically regarding the eCommerce giant’s agreements with five of the country’s biggest book publishers. Connecticut AG Launches Antitrust Probe Into Amazon’s eBook Business.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Treasury Retail Sales 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2017

Investment activity picked up in the week that ended March 24, roughly doubling the amount seen in the previous week, to the tune of $416 million. The activity was weighted to B2B transactions at 60 percent of the total, and B2B as an investment arena took the top three spots in the pantheon.

Investments 43

Investments B2B Startups Valuation 43

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The non-bank financial company said it will use the investment to expand its loan product portfolio across India and to invest in technology. Rathman added the funding will be used to focus on product development for enhanced bookkeeping and forecasting capabilities. B2B eCommerce. B2B payments. Supply Chain Management.

Investments 40

Investments Finance B2B Startups 40

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 24, 2022

Long cycles- Each budget or forecast entails many steps that are extremely time-consuming. Integrating cash flow forecasts with real-time data and up-to-date budgets is a powerful tool that makes forecasting cash flow easier, more efficient, and shifts the focus to cash analytics.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The eCommerce merchant is forecasted to test its on-demand food effort in Bengaluru, livemint reported. Amazon is forecasted to provide the offering as part of Amazon Fresh or Prime Now. Amazon India’s food delivery system is currently only available to workers. Zomato, which was founded in 2008, was valued at $3.55

Profit and Loss 70

Profit and Loss Forecasting eCommerce Investments 70

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

percent forecast. For fiscal 2021, the retailer expects that growth to slow, with eCommerce growth clocking in closer to 30 percent. As for what comes next, full-year profits are forecasted to be between $5 and $5.15 It’s too difficult to tell at this early stage exactly how to forecast it,” he said about the Coronavirus. “We

Forecasting 53

Forecasting Sales eCommerce Retail 53

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Anonymous sources have said that the owners, CVC Capital Partners and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board , are looking into potential advisors and strategic options, with formal efforts toward a sale or initial public offering (IPO) expected to come sometime next year. percent.

Sales 99

Sales Forecasting eCommerce Planning 99

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2017

per share, according to an average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. Alber continued, “Entering 2017, we will continue to improve performance and increase our competitive advantage, with a focus on innovation in eCommerce, our products and service, and the retail experience. per share and earnings of $1.55

Leadership 40

Leadership Forecasting Restructuring Retail 40

PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

We are excited to invest in this excellent team.”. It has introduced products such as DoorDash Storefront that allows dining establishments make eCommerce stores to simply and fulfill digital orders as part of that effort. Rowe Price Group Inc., among others.

Forecasting 56

Forecasting Investments Finance eCommerce 56

PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2020

BitX Funding President Todd Rowe said in the announcement, “BitX Funding is committed to helping Amazon power sellers by providing the funding needed to take their eCommerce business to the next level.” ” The firm said Fulfill by Amazon (FBA) sellers have a “tremendous opportunity” to expand with the online economy.

Finance 63

Finance Forecasting eCommerce Investments 63

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

As Pinterest wagered on eCommerce, the social media platform’s revenue surpassed the $1 billion threshold last year. billion this year, which would be above analyst forecasts of $1.47 Investments have powered the company’s growth in users and revenue, but have also contributed to losses.

Profit and Loss 51

Profit and Loss Forecasting eCommerce Investments 51

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Fidelity Investments’ parent company, FMR LLC, is launching an independent personal data startup called Akoya to serve as a bridge between financial institutions and data recipients. A decade ago daily deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial were forecast to be the future of eCommerce. Does Daily Deals 2.0 have a future?

eCommerce 60

eCommerce Forecasting Leverage Startups 60

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

There are digital-native companies, especially in areas like eCommerce, where their ability to continue to stay in business primarily because they were digital has enabled them to take faster leadership in that space,” Kanthadai said. Digital Natives Versus Brick-And-Mortar. What’s Next.

Treasury 118

Treasury Cash Flow Forecasting Reconciliations Prioritization 118