PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This in a week that has seen news reports that the world’s largest retailer has terminated its contract — and a 3-year-old automated shelf-stocking experiment — with San Francisco’s Bossa Nova Robotics , having found that existing “human” employees were able to do the same work just as well. The COVID Effect. Not Just Walmart.

Retail 108

Retail Advertising Planning Technology 108

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. It shows what your business owes and owns, along with how much shareholders have invested. What Is Financial Forecasting?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are doubling down on digital as they look to staff their stores for the busy holiday shopping season. Target , for instance, plans to bring on over 130,000 seasonal team members, with “a twofold increase in the number of roles focused on fulfilling digital orders from its stores.”.

Retail 97

Retail CFO Technology Planning 97

PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2021

Thus far, the numbers do not bear out a massive uptake of a business model, that for the stakeholders, is essentially free (There are roughly 38 banks signed on and 5 million users of CoDi, as measured in late 2020). Solving For The Chicken And Egg Problem. But as Diaz stated, the model is based on sound economic principles.

Banking 145

Banking Planning Accounting Currencies 145

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2017

With the popularity and convenience of online shopping, it’s no surprise more retailers are looking to invest in various technologies to help provide a better in-store experience. In Zebra Technologies’ 2017 Retail Vision Study , it was found that a majority of retail decision makers are planning to invest in IoT.

Investments 43

Investments Retail Technology Planning 43

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2018

One of the new realities of augmented reality is this: the technology is attracting more investment from China than from sources in North America. According Digi-Capital , which tracks AR investments, China-based funding for augmented reality and computer vision technologies hit $3.9 Investment Shift.

Investments 79

Investments Technology Manufacturing Retail 79

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

To break into the brick-and-mortar world, some digitally native retailers have opened shops inside department stores. However, as in a traditional retail store, staff called “in-store stylists” are on hand to give recommendations tailored to each customer. In Other Brick-And-Mortar News….

Retail 49

Retail Planning Entertainment Numbers 49

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2017

Marketplace solutions work to enable online retail brands to expand their reach without needing to invest in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics. To move into a greater number of markets, international online home goods retailer vidaXL recently selected global marketplace solutions provider Mirakl to support its growth plans.

Leverage 40

Leverage Retail Planning B2C 40

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

JUNE 18, 2020

Consumers want to invest in high-end items and home improvement projects to enhance their surroundings even amid economic concerns. is comprising nearly half of the retail growth in the U.S. 15,000: Minimum count of merchants or brands that are offering or plan to offer BNPL. And the dramatic consumer shift to Digital 3.0

Retail 52

Retail eCommerce Economics Sales 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. But Software-as-a-Service emerged as a hot spot, too, with the largest investment round of the week going to a B2B eCommerce SaaS provider.

B2B 75

B2B Securities Investments Startups 75

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Brick-and-mortar fashion retailers are developing in-store experiences to encourage customer loyalty. markets, aiming to generate repeat visits as part of its experiential retail efforts. L Brands plans to close approximately 53 Victoria’s Secret locations this year as it curtails investments in new and renovated stores.

Retail 51

Retail Planning eCommerce Marketing 51

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

Marketing Valuation Advertising Numbers 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Philadelphia Real Estate Trust reopens its newest property, Ralph Lauren cuts its workforce and Mall of America offers space to local businesses. The announcement , coupled with a financial savings commitment, adds urgency to the plan rather than adding detail to its execution. Walmart on Tuesday (Sept.

Retail 69

Retail eCommerce Planning Sales 69

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 annually to design, plan, build, and run IoT solutions by 2023, an increase from $186.1 billion in 2017. billion in 2017.

Investments 68

Investments Forecasting Securities Retail 68

PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2016

So, how do corporate and transaction banks stack up against their retail banking and billing firm peers? Merchants and billing organizations interact with corporate and transaction banks in a different part of the value chain than they do with their own customers and retail banks,” the report continued. Geographical Insight .

Investments 40

Investments Banking Planning Retail 40

PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2019

A popular interior design startup in India, Livspace , has received an investment from Ingka Investments, the venture capital arm of IKEA, according to reports. . Last year, Livspace secured investments from Goldman Sachs and TPG Growth, among others. It plans to open about 25 more.

Investments 43

Investments Startups Retail Planning 43

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

million USD) investment that it needs to become a challenger bank. investment vehicle Silverstripe. Zopa raised £60 million from new and existing investors in two funding rounds since applying for the banking license in 2016, and hired a number of former banking executives to create a new bank board. based fund, and its U.K.

Investments 56

Investments Banking Finance Securities 56

PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

growth, IKEA is reining in its brick-and-mortar expansion efforts: The furniture retailer cancelled planned stores in North Carolina, Tennessee and Arizona. They have found that in a number of established markets, they are really behind the curve in terms of online,” said GlobalData Retail Analyst Neil Saunders told USA Today.

eCommerce 48

eCommerce Planning Investments CFO 48

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 1, 2023

only' checking client portfolios for tax-loss harvesting every other day, after having advertised daily checks) – a first for the SEC in scrutinizing an RIA not for failing to execute its investment promises to clients, but for failing to execute tax-loss harvesting promises instead.

Advertising 71

Advertising Planning Technology Investments 71

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

But for non-essential retail, stepping up takes more commitment, risk and money. It’s in the non-essential category that true retail heroes are showing up amid the coronavirus pandemic. 1: In Detroit Bedrock LLC real estate company is giving free rent for the next three months to its small-business retail and restaurant tenants.

Retail 66

Retail Transportation Leadership Securities 66

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

supermarket arm Asda are reportedly looking for an investment from a third party, after a failed attempt to merge with competitor Sainsbury’s, according to a report by Reuters. . Asda is the number three supermarket in the U.K., behind number one Tesco and number two Sainsbury’s. Walmart and its U.K.

Investments 52

Investments Numbers Planning Marketing 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Walmart continues its streak of eCommerce acquisitions and investments with a recent announcement. Walmart plans to invest $1.3 billion in its Mexican operations as a means to fund logistics improvement plans for Walmart de Mexico. The investment is also expected to create some 10,000 new jobs.

Investments 60

Investments Construction eCommerce Retail 60

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As of last year, Deutsche has been undergoing a restructuring effort that encompasses a decrease of its balance sheet, 18,000 employment reductions by 2022 and less investment banking activity. Deutsche’s move to decrease its number of locations comes after news that Commerzbank would not open 200 offices again that were closed amid COVID-19.

Banking 84

Banking Planning Restructuring Forecasting 84

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

Wednesday’s Commerce Department retail sales figures showed in no uncertain terms that consumer spending for non-essential goods has taken a huge hit. In just 10 days, as coronavirus numbers climbed and stores were ordered to shut down, that 29.5 percent) and furniture (26.8 The research sweep of March 6 showed that only 29.5

Retail 56

Retail Economics Numbers Sales 56

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors. Author: Adam Van Deusen.

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Planning Investments Profit and Loss 130

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. There’s a specialty food movement in Brooklyn, and a number of incubators to develop products. The number goes up and down,” she said.

Retail 60

Retail eCommerce Planning Leverage 60

PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2017

The last five days have seen numbers bouncing around between $790 and $800. While not quite back up to last October’s highs, these numbers are nothing to scoff at. Amazon’s retail app saw an average of over 65 million unique monthly users in 2016, a year-on-year growth of 43 percent — making Amazon the top-growing app of the year.

Numbers 40

Numbers Retail Leverage Startups 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

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

AUGUST 26, 2019

Pretty much everyone needs medicine at one or another, and that need is helping to drive retail innovation and attempts at disruption in the pharmacy business. After its parent company announced plans earlier this year to close 200 stores in the United Kingdom, Walgreens is looking to shutter 200 locations in the United States.

Retail 54

Retail Healthcare Cost Management Securities 54

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that retirement plan sponsors currently using financial advisors to support their plan are overwhelmingly satisfied with the service they receive, which also leads to improved retirement savings for their employees. Adam is an Associate Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 130

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Valuation Accounting 130

PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2018

Paytm , the Indian-based digital payments company, is gearing up to invest Rs 5,000 crore during the next three years as it aims to expand the services provided via its mobile platform. BGR, citing Paytm, said the company is investing to enhance its bank transfers and other payment options.

Investments 40

Investments Banking Education eCommerce 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In retailing, as a Nobel laureate once wrote (and sort of sang!), “the times they are a-changin” — a sentiment that extends handily to gift cards. Unless retailers make it hard. And surprisingly, a number of retailers are missing the boat when it comes to digital gifting. The First Number — 10. Then, There’s 51.

Retail 70

Retail Benchmarking Numbers Sales 70

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Might Macy’s be a better landlord than retailer? That thought seems to be floating around in recent days, as investors took kindly to the chain’s apparent plan to build what CNBC called “an office tower on top its flagship New York store.”. In February, Macy’s noted plans to double the number of pop-up shops within its stores.

Retail 49

Retail Planning Sales Investments 49

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as part of the ongoing integration between the merged companies, Charles Schwab plans to transition advisors currently on the TD Ameritrade custodial platform to Schwab’s platform over Labor Day weekend 2023.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 130

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Profit and Loss Investments Valuation 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In one case, real estate investment trust (REIT) Macerich is bringing a concept called BrandBox to its Tysons Corner Center mall in a Washington, D.C. The space can appeal to digital native brands that might want to dip their toes into the world of brick-and-mortar retail. Mall Owners Get Flexible With Spaces.

Retail 48

Retail Startups eCommerce Numbers 48