PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2018

A new study is predicting that Internet of Things (IoT) technologies will see a major boost in investment over the next five years, mostly due to projects in inventory and supply chain management. billion by 2023 — making up more than a quarter of the total investment for that year. billion in 2017. billion in 2017. billion by 2023.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The mall and outlet center real estate investment trust managed to post a profit despite a 91 percent occupancy rate and collecting on only 85 percent of its rents. By the numbers for Q3 Simon posted net income of $145.9 Analysts had forecast earnings per share of 90 cents and sales of $1.08 million, or $1.77

Retail 67

Retail Sales Forecasting Investments 67

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Before consumers started to trade brick-and-mortar shopping experiences for eCommerce websites, retailers could bring customers through their doors with window displays. According to the PYMNTS Virtual Reality In Retail Report , there are expected to be 100 million AR/VR headset users by 2022.

Retail 81

Retail eCommerce Forecasting Technology 81

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

One of the overlooked elements from the retail earnings reports of recent weeks is inventory levels. With more dramatic numbers like eCommerce spikes and same-store comp sales decreases available, inventories are easy to miss. 10 that number had improved to 41 percent. For example, Macy’s Q2 net sales fell from $5.55

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Basket sizes were also reported as gaining in size, though currency headwinds took their toll in light of recent overseas investments by the retail giant, meaning revenue came in south of analyst estimates. “We Same-store sales, the most-watched metric in retail, were up again by 3.4 percent analysts were forecasting.

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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

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In the second post, I pointed to inconsistencies in how accountants classify operating, capital and financing expenses , and the consequences for reported accounting numbers. In the first session of my valuation class, I pose a question, “What comes more naturally to you, telling a story or working with numbers?”

Marketing 130

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Brick-and-mortar retailers are testing convenience store designs that let consumers skip the checkout line and pay for their purchases with their mobile phones. 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto said in an announcement , “Retail technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and customer expectations are driving the evolution.

Retail 57

Retail Technology Forecasting eCommerce 57

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

ECommerce sales were better than expected in Q2 but dipped in the third quarter, according to Internet Retailer. Non-store eCommerce sales for the three-month period June to August showed an increase of almost 12 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Monthly Retail Trade Report.

eCommerce 62

eCommerce Retail Forecasting Sales 62

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. And, in brick-and-mortar news, Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing has reportedly reopened roughly 100 retail locations in China as of last week.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 26, 2019

Does a softness in investment activity by U.S. In terms of the headline numbers, Commerce Department data showed that non-defense capital goods orders were up 0.4 percent, better than the 10-basis-point drop economists had forecast. Firms hold back on such investments, generally, in the face of uncertain demand.

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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 Forecasting 71

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

economy powered by consumer spending, vacant retail rental space is forecasted to decline in the next several years, while rental prices are forecasted to rise, according to Cushman & Wakefield ’s recently released U.S. Macro Forecast. percent by 2017, according to the forecast. Thanks to a robust U.S.

Retail 40

Retail Forecasting Sales Marketing 40

Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In the second post, I pointed to inconsistencies in how accountants classify operating, capital and financing expenses , and the consequences for reported accounting numbers. That is because the answer will vary across people, with some exhibiting a more natural tendency towards story-telling and others towards working with numbers.

Valuation 90

Valuation Advertising Numbers Investments 90

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Cyber Monday was not as big a success as forecasted, although consumers spent billions and set a record for the biggest U.S. In retail investments, small business digital platform GoSite landed funding in a Series B round. online shopping day ever. All this, Today in Data. online shopping day ever.

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Sales Forecasting Numbers Retail 57

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In a time of increasing change for retailers and consumers, the current global climate has begun accelerating the future of retail trends at a much quicker pace than previously envisioned. Mao said forecasts predict that digital gift card volume in the U.S. Capturing the New Customer. She said about 61 percent of U.S.

Retail 126

Retail Budgeting Forecasting Currencies 126

PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2020

Gross private domestic investment, which is 17 percent of GDP, is expected to plunge by 69.4 That pushed the total number of claims filed since COVID-19 began to a record 36.5 GDPNow is not an official forecast of the Atlanta Fed. percent in Q2, down from the May 8 estimate of 33.9 percent, down from a 62.8 million, the U.S.

Forecasting 60

Forecasting Economics Banking Sales 60

CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

In fact, in many organizations, HR’s talent game plan swings from industrywide hiring “binges” to job “chops” as external conditions and revenue forecasts dictate. 3 The largest increases in job openings were in accommodation and food services, retail trade, and construction. The unemployment rate was 3.4%.

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Leadership Manufacturing CFO Construction 105

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The closures for the second-largest fashion retailer around the globe will occur in 2021, BBC reported. The retailer can reportedly conclude or rediscuss leases on approximately 25 percent of its retail locations each year. It said it intends to make a "net decrease of around 250 stores” in 2021. malls by the close of 2021.

Forecasting 56

Forecasting Retail Sales Finance 56

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2018

It was a record-breaking first quarter for retailers in the U.S. According to a report issued by Moody’s earlier this week, the retail sector managed to notch a record number of defaults during Q1 2013, with nine retailers defaulting on their debt. corporate borrowers has increased to 3.9 percent, compared with 3.4

Retail 46

Retail eCommerce Forecasting Economics 46

PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

The group’s AFP Corporate Cash Indicators (CCI) also showed that there are only 24 percent of businesses intent on increasing cash holdings next quarter — a number that forecasts hard times ahead, the release stated. “Ideally, we want to see companies deploy cash to invest in their business and grow the economy.

Forecasting 56

Forecasting Treasury Economics Finance 56

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The mall has not been kind to Macy’s , or at least that was the takeaway from the retailer’s earnings report released earlier today (Nov. By the numbers, in terms of earnings, Macy’s reported 7 cents per share – about even with what analysts had been seeking. percent, when they had previously forecasted flat growth.

Sales 40

Sales Forecasting Retail Leverage 40

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2018

Sizzle of the Week: Retail’s 2018 Rebound. Retail has had a rough couple of years, as most players that aren’t Amazon have struggled to cross the digital, omnichannel chasm. On the whole, with some notable exceptions, retail has landed on our Fizzle list more often than the Sizzle list in recent memory. Retail sales are up 5.9

Retail 43

Retail Sales Healthcare Economics 43

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

"Small businesses face similar challenges that big retailers face when they transact online, because through marketplaces, they are able to reach out to millions of consumers," he told PYMNTS in a recent interview. But most people forget that we're still talking about small businesses with a limited number of resources.".

eCommerce 142

eCommerce Finance B2C B2B 142

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

With COVID as a headwind to our store traffic, we have stepped up our strategy as an omni-always [retailer],” Masood said. “We We know omnichannel is the future of retail and we are making the right investments.”. All in, Bed Bath & Beyond lost $75.4 million during the period, doubling the $38.6 on Thursday morning.

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Sales Forecasting Retail Investments 82

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Walmart is in good company, of course – joining Macy’s, Kohl’s and Target on the roster of retailers that were seeking solid performance during the year’s most active and avid shopping season – and came up short. percent forecast. As for what comes next, full-year profits are forecasted to be between $5 and $5.15

Forecasting 53

Forecasting Sales eCommerce Retail 53

PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

But like Walmart, which reported strong numbers on Tuesday, Target also paid a high price for its spiking growth. Target had warned investors last month that the firm’s increased expenses — including hazard pay for employees and new safety and sanitization investments — would eat into profits. billion analysts forecast and rising 11.3

Sales 89

Sales Forecasting Numbers Accounting 89

PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2020

As detailed by NPR, though at least some verticals, such as grocery stores, accept card transactions (and thus see at some volume of contactless payments), a significant number of smaller businesses rely on cash to keep revenues coming in. percent of total value came from card payments, slightly outpacing the 48.3 percent done in cash.

Startups 88

Startups eCommerce Forecasting Banking 88

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

The Commerce Department released July’s retail sales last week, showing an increase in seasonally adjusted retail spending – up 1.2 Analysts reported that physical retail sales, seasonally adjusted, were up 2.7 Analysts reported that physical retail sales, seasonally adjusted, were up 2.7 percent growth in June.

eCommerce 134

eCommerce Retail Sales Numbers 134

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

This year has been big for retail — big on change, innovation and some surprises along the way. Consumers flocked to online and mobile commerce , robots rose in food and consumer goods , and brick-and-mortar stayed relevant with retail experimentation — pop – ups , flash sales , store-in-store and showrooms.

Retail 49

Retail Sales Education Technology 49

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2018

After what feels like years writing about the ongoing retail apocalypse, it is just a touch surprising to see retail do so well this week — especially physical retail. But, much like the the dog days of summer, physical retail has been undeniably on fire as earnings results have started to roll in. Q2 revenues jumped 3.8

Forecasting 43

Forecasting Retail Sales eCommerce 43

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

From telehealth to new financing options for patient treatments to big retailers like Walmart , Walgreens and CVS mashing up retail with healthcare, everyone from startups to incumbents are using the pandemic as an opportunity to disrupt — and reinvent — healthcare. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments. We’re in healthcare.

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Healthcare Concentration Startups Retail 87

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Retailers having a less than festive holiday season saleswise has become an increasingly repetitive storyline in early 2020, as the earnings results are rolling in and the revenue figures have been disappointing. The holiday quarter numbers are consistent with recent results.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Sales Retail eCommerce 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Retailers having a less than festive holiday season saleswise has become an increasingly repetitive storyline in early 2020, as the earnings results are rolling in and the revenue figures have been disappointing. The holiday quarter numbers are consistent with recent results.

Sales 52

Sales Forecasting Retail eCommerce 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 24, 2020

Nowhere is the pain being felt more acutely than in China, where the coronavirus first took root and spread, where businesses and supply chains went dark, and where hundreds of millions of consumers, as well as businesses and their workers, stayed in their homes — into, and then through, the Lunar New Year, a key season for retail.

eCommerce 78

eCommerce Transportation Sales Budgeting 78

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

We already know that Apple is feeling the pinch of supply chain disruption, and has reduced its forecasts for the March quarter. Tourism is of course connected with flights, and hotels are connected with tourism … and retailers, particularly high-end retailers, are connected with both. Retailers to Feel the Pinch.

Transportation 72

Transportation Retail Forecasting Sales 72

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

percent in August, which is a healthy gain for the quarter, it’s still not as strong as last quarter’s numbers, Internet Retailer reported. The Monthly Retail Trade Report for August also showed that nonstore sales increased 11.9 Earlier this year, projections delivered only moderate retail growth expectations for the year.

eCommerce 71

eCommerce Retail Sales Economics 71