PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Consumers interact with product packaging on a daily basis. Packaged goods often reach consumers’ hands after traveling across oceans and being shipped between manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Additionally, companies are looking to use smart packaging to engage with consumers in new, more compelling ways.

Retail 62

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2018

NXP Semiconductors in late September introduced its latest NTAG DNA tag chip, providing privacy-enabled, multi-layered security for NFC and IoT authentication applications. With the new NTAG 424 DNA, brands can fight counterfeit and grey market activities at a cost that enables mass-market deployment of advanced NFC tags.

Pharmaceutical 54

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Analog wristwatches remain popular among older consumers, but younger buyers are tipping toward smartwatches and computerized wristwear,” Strategy Analytics said in its report. Since the first Apple smartwatch hit the market in 2014, it has become among the tech giant’s biggest products. Apple Watch shipped 30.7

Sales 56

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The conversation came against the backdrop where i2c announced a partnership with TAG, to launch a super app that provides instant payments capability to Pakistan’s unbanked adult population, which at present numbers about 100 million individuals. To that end, Amir Wain , CEO of i2c Inc. It will happen.”.

eCommerce 94

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

The digital shift at retail continued its momentum this week as Walgreens and Lululemon both made significant moves to embrace the online consumer experience. pharmacy brand) access to customer data as they navigate online channels and provide consumers with more eCommerce options from the brands. “At

Healthcare 99

Healthcare Startups Retail eCommerce 99

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2019

This challenge often emerges with small businesses (SMBs) that are not large enough to fit into a bank’s corporate and treasury services unit, and are, therefore, forced into being serviced with consumer-targeted products. “There is a specific need for these families,” she told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

Corporate Finance 61

Corporate Finance Accounts Payable Finance Invoicing 61

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

Apple’s annual release of new products is highly anticipated — but difficult to predict in terms of timing and the extent of the changes the company makes. as they ponder the potential timing of this flagship product rollout,” said Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. In general, Apple’s penchant for secrecy make predictions on timing difficult.

Budgeting 75

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Exactly how fast the technology will be a consumer factor depends on the prognosticator you subscribe to. For retailers, 5G stands to be an opportunity to get closer to consumers and amp up the in-store experience. Interactive “ magic mirrors ” can recognize the products someone tries on through an RFID tag.

Retail 65

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While apparel sales have been uneven in 2020, as consumers have shown a greater preference for comfy loungewear to haute couture, Amazon’s battle to enter and drive the segment has continued apace. When finished, customers can view the product they customized on a virtual body double before placing the order.

Advertising 111

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Instagram is working on a shopping feature that would tell brands which products users are bookmarking, according to a report by CNBC. Brands can tag items and users can get more details about them, with the goal of eventually being sent to websites to complete purchases. However, that technology doesn’t exist yet. “We

Numbers 53

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Other rivals, such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea , say the 5G tech isn't as close as Reliance Jio says, and that it could be another two years away due to India's lacking ecosystem and the expensive price tag, the report says. Jio Platforms said in October it was working with U.S.-based

Manufacturing 56

Manufacturing Communication Technology Retail 56

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The arrangement will see the outfitting of all new Nissan vehicles with Sem Parar Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID tags), providing thousands of drivers with contactless payments capabilities and expanding Sem Parar’s customer base in the region, according to an announcement.

Manufacturing 49

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The store will hawk products that are rated 4 stars or higher on Amazon, are from top sellers on its platform or are trending on Amazon. We created Amazon 4-star to be a place where customers can discover products they will love. Interestingly, though, there are no price tags.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Retail 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2017

It’s no longer an extra “nice to have” feature that’s added on or not thought of until post-production. The ability to put consumers in control of their product or service is being integrated into the development process from day one. One of the more wow factors for this watch may just be that it’s waterproof by up to 50 meters.

Technology 40

Technology Retail 40

PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2019

Instagram has launched a checkout feature designed to help the social media platform become a more attractive place for consumers to buy retail products, and to capture more sales via what is coming to be known as contextual commerce. As it stands, users can swipe a product on Instagram to visit the vendor’s website to place an order.

eCommerce 84

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

Mastercard has teamed up with retailer Fred Segal Sunset and Made to sell limited-edition products that showcase female artists and designers, as well as demonstrate Mastercard’s blockchain-based Provenance solution, which illustrates the journey of a product from start to store. Luxury brands are especially susceptible, with $30.3

Leverage 57

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2017

According to emerging news reports, the five-year-old home and body care product company is looking to raise $75 million in new Series D venture capital funding at $19.60 The big price tag on Honest Company, however, is as much a limitation as it is an honor. So, is Honest no longer a unicorn? It seems possible — verging on likely.

Valuation 55

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Higher volumes of consumers are continuing to shop online even as brick-and-mortar stores reopen. Businesses and financial institutions (FIs) are following suit, reordering their products and services for a new digital normal — but unfortunately, fraudsters are tagging along. Around The Digital Onboarding Worl d.

Securities 89

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2018

That’s because consumers, according to The PYMNTS Contextual Commerce Report , like contextual commerce. Though only 58 percent of consumers have tried contextual commerce, a full 84 percent report that they enjoyed it enough to want to do it again. Last year, we launched shopping on Instagram in the U.S.

Planning 44

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

But they are also increasingly tapping into the social media platform to sell products as well, The Wall Street Journal reported. The outlet also noted that a jumpsuit that consumers could also purchase on SerenaWilliams.com. Serena Williams and her S by Serena fashion brand rolled out a new sequin jacket on Nov.

eCommerce 52

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Wirecard has announced a new partnership with French firm SES-imagotag to make it easy for consumers to use their mobile devices to pay shelf-side while shopping in-store, without having to line up at the point of sale. That action pulls up a variety of choices — digital coupons, product information, etc.

Retail 43

Retail Sales Technology Marketing 43

CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2022

There are many elements involved in developing and manufacturing products for a customer. Because that IS the only purpose of any company – product development, so they have something to sell. But creating a great product is only half of the story. Bringing Value Through CFO Insights. Business – Seasonal gift manufacturing.

Manufacturing 52

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2018

Eyeing weak demand, tech giant Apple has cut production for its iPhone X planned for the current quarter. 30) that production cuts mean that the firm will make 20 million iPhone X devices in the period, half of what had been planned. The Wall Street Journal reported news on Tuesday (Jan. It’s a real headache.”

Manufacturing 49

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Companies very quickly had to look to the power of computing, cloud technologies and intelligent automation to find ways to improve their various processes and increase productivity. . For many employees, automation means less administrative time and more productive time. Paper management is time-consuming, with many low-value tasks.

Forecasting 59

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2019

The idea led to her experiential hospitality startup, The Sursy, which offers consumers shoppable stays in a Denver home share. (A The house contains items that come with small wooden tags that printed with the hashtag #SHOPTOSTAY. The house contains items that come with small wooden tags that printed with the hashtag #SHOPTOSTAY.

Prioritization 51

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing social media platform, is making it easier for consumers to shop during the holidays by announcing three new ways to discover products. With the stickers, users can learn more about a product. Users can also now shop in videos from the brands they follow.

eCommerce 58

eCommerce Retail 58

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

More recently, embedded payments came to Waze and the firm announced functionality that lets consumers pay at the pump at ExxonMobil and Shell Oil (using, for example, QR codes at the pumps themselves). buy products) those efforts. Aiding SMBs . Banks, Too . In August, six additional U.S. In August, six additional U.S.

Budgeting 52

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The stories come with significantly different price tags: $185 million and $13 billion. For LendingClub, an online lender, the bid to buy Radius Bank means that (assuming the regulatory hurdles are satisfied), within 12 to 15 months, the company will move into a branchless banking model that offers services and products beyond credit.

Banking 97

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2019

The tech giants made a deal last year which would allow Apple to sell its products directly to consumers through an official store on the Amazon site. In fact, most will be barred from selling any Apple products. You just sort of tag on to an existing listing. I went into describing how a listing works on Amazon.

Advertising 55

Advertising eCommerce 55

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

According to a report in Adweek, the shoppable ads will enable retailers to tag product images , and when users hover over them, they will find information including the brand name and the price for the product. With so many choices and awareness, awareness is about being there when the consumer is looking for you.”

Advertising 45

Advertising Retail 45

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

On the Walmart side, the main benefits for $98 a year are free grocery deliveries (and other products) above $35, and scan-and-go (contactless) payments within the app. If forced a make a choice, it’s hard to believe consumers would go with Walmart+ if only for the value of Amazon’s streaming service.

Math 60

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PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2018

Additionally, a major fashion retailer is embracing Big Data, while a consumer electronics survivor tweaks its image. Using Loop Commerce ’s GiftNow feature, consumers at participating retailers can send any product to any recipient using only their email address. Best Buy Minimizes Iconic Price Tag In New Logo.

Retail 40

Retail Technology 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

Today’s shoppers can find eCommerce niches for just about anything for which they are hunting, whether they are searching for the lowest price tags or products with ecofriendly missions. This would use AI to properly tag and codify items while also relying on customers’ mobile cameras for more engaging experiences. “I

Valuation 46

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

When a consumer or a company wants to send a payment, they can now do so instantly from their smartphone with services such as Apple Pay or Venmo. percent of financial institutions are focused on new products, according to the PYMNTS Bank Innovation Readiness Index. To help drive innovation, 25.5 About a third — or 33.2 A whopping 42.5

Startups 57

Startups Retail Banking eCommerce 57

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

With an image of an outfit that consumers like, Google Lens can now pull up other “style ideas” from the internet. Those concepts are geared toward showing consumers how others are wearing a particular item instead of merely showing matches of similar products. search field.

Technology 40

Technology Retail 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 15, 2019

Amid a change for Foxconn Technology Group, the iPhone will reportedly enter mass production in India, as the country has become the fastest-growing market for smartphones around the globe. The company reportedly has assembly sites in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to manufacture Nokia and Xiaomi products. and Huawei Technologies Co.,

Manufacturing 49

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2019

Counterfeiting of everything from makeup to clothes to prescription drugs to household cleaning products is a big business – worth between $1.2 To aid in the efforts, brands can provide logos, trademarks and other key data, so Amazon can unleash its digital watchers on five billion product listing updates per day. In the U.S.,

Manufacturing 67

Manufacturing eCommerce Retail Technology 67