Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Global Finance (GF): What are CIBs growth plans for 2025 and beyond across Africa? Islam Zekry (IZ): CIBs strategy is centered on expanding our footprint in East Africa by leveraging our expertise in corporate, SME and retail banking. How will you achieve these?

Economics 52

Economics Finance Banking Leverage 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Many American consumers are feeling the financial squeeze as the holiday shopping season goes on and will be turning to flexible spending plans to help put them at ease. The study revealed merchants that offer flexible payment plans could tap into a loyal, sizable pool of digital consumers. Around The Buy Now, Pay Later World.

Sales 77

Sales Retail Budgeting Leverage 77

Global Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

CTBC aims to leverage both GenAI and traditional AI to enhance its personalized banking experience and seamlessly deliver next-gen banking services. CTBC plans to expand real-time AI detection beyond credit cards to all transactions in the coming year.

Banking 52

Banking Leverage Risk Management Technology 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

However, AR is now rewriting the rules of the retail game. A growing number of retailers are leveraging the technology to entice customers with a “try before you buy” shopping experience, having already been adopted by several big names in retail, including the likes of Walmart and Target.

Retail 69

Retail Leverage Technology Numbers 69

Fpanda Club

MARCH 1, 2021

The finance function now plays a crucial role in many organizations supporting and driving effective business decisions, and this is exactly the responsibility of FP&A standing at the crossroads of finance, strategy and technology to leverage data and generate insights. Best practice in the budget and planning process, PWC 2017 7.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Benchmarking Value-Added Analysis Budgeting 130

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

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

Global Finance

MAY 1, 2025

The strategic and operational aim of the IFIs is to increase digitalization to drive efficiency, gain new customersparticularly at the higher end of retail and commercial bankingand raise competitiveness in challenging banking markets. Its performance wins the bank the Best Islamic Retail Bank award.

Finance 83

Finance Banking Retail Investments 83

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

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

CFO Plans

JANUARY 27, 2025

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Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Concentration Planning 52

Global Finance

APRIL 4, 2025

Global Finance: In fall 2023, the government of Kuwait released its Master Plan 2040, focused on modernizing company law, economic openness, and encouraging non-oil development. Reforms aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation also create new opportunities for NBK to expand our retail and wealth management services.

Economics 52

Economics Prioritization Leverage Finance 52

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

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 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 Thought Leader

APRIL 28, 2025

Remember that plan we just approved? Read More Raised as a strategy consultant at Monitor Company, Miller learned early to hunt for competitive leverage. Every item is Warby Parkerbrandedwe sell no outside linesand we reach customers directly through our website and our (280-plus) retail stores, a fleet that continues to grow.

CFO 52

CFO Marketing Leadership Budgeting 52

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Utilizing AI, the app provides leads and insights in a range of areas including travel planning and household budgeting. Retail bank customers can now purchase credit protection insurance to cover loan installment payments in case of illness or job loss. Since the revamp, the app has had 4.8

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Cash Management SAP Reconciliations 52

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 12, 2025

Retail sales grew modestly year-over-year (+0.9%), but declined -1.0% Food & Beverage (+3.9%) and Clothing (+5.2%) retailers led growth, while Gasoline (-5.4%) and Health/Personal Care (-1.7%) fell. Restaurant sales among small businesses increased by +1.8% year-over-year and by +0.6% month-over-month.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Economics Sales Prioritization 52

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

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2016

It leveraged its three most prized assets — its craftspeople, its farmland and its access to the sea — to export its pottery, oil, paper and wine to Western Europe and the Middle East in exchange for things that it wanted or needed back home on its peaceful little island. The Commoditization Of Retail.

Retail 86

Retail Banking Leverage Technology 86

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

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

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

When Miami-based Retail e-Commerce Ventures (REV) recently announced that it purchased the remains of twice-bankrupt RadioShack , it wasn’t some one-off strategy to acquire distressed assets for pennies on the dollar. It’s a plan the company describes as “transforming well-known, distressed retail brands into eCommerce success stories.”

eCommerce 101

eCommerce Retail Transportation Advertising 101

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

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

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 98

Communication Startups Planning Technology 98

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

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 Technology Leverage 56

Collectiv

MARCH 5, 2025

Welcome to a brand new episode of Modernized Planning, where were turning traditional planning strategies on their head, in favor of a more modern, efficient, and connected approach. deFacto Planning helps businesses unify financial and operational planning into a single, high-performance platform.

Planning 52

Planning Forecasting Budgeting Financial Modeling 52

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

CFO Strategic Partners

MARCH 28, 2025

Instead of being organized as separate entities, Acclarity will operate as one organization, effectively leveraging the expertise of its entire team across the nation. She has worked across a variety of industries, including private equity, manufacturing, transportation, retail, and waste management.

Auditing 52

Auditing Leadership CFO Compliance 52

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 Retail 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

Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

QIA, established in 2005 with the target to create long-term value, invests across nine sectors: retail and consumer; technology, media and telecoms (TMT); liquid securities; infrastructure; financials; funds; healthcare; industrials; and real estate. I was at JPMorgan Chase for a long time. Number one, invest in yourself.

CFO 52

CFO Finance Healthcare Investments 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