PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

To that end, and as reported, NCR is looking to buy Cardtronics , in a deal that takes place amid recent news that Apollo Global and Hudson Executive Capital, private equity firms, were also gunning for Cardtronics. Let the games, as they say, begin – as a bidding war seems to be in the works, with an eye on self-service banking.

Banking 57

Banking Leverage Numbers Sales 57

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In some ways, the dawn of 2020 is a golden time for female entrepreneurs — in that there are more female-founded firms than ever before. In fact, women are founding new firms at 1.5 times the rate of their male counterparts. All the entries were, by Reilly’s account, “impressive,” and the scores were incredibly close.

Retail 76

Retail Nonprofit Startups Sales 76

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2019

According to Anneke Stender, executive vice president at accounting and software solutions provider TAG , this is a growing segment at a time when new, younger millionaires are continuing to emerge from places like Silicon Valley. “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

OCTOBER 6, 2017

The big price tag on Honest Company, however, is as much a limitation as it is an honor. About a year ago, the firm was in negotiations with Unilever about a potential partnership or acquisition, but that price tag pushed them instead to grab up competitor brand Seventh Generation for $600 million.

Valuation 55

Valuation Planning Retail 55

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

More than buttressed by the COVID-19 spike in web traffic that has driven digital sales across the board — Amazon has brought bigger names in fashion onto its platform with brands such as Oscar De La Renta, Chico’s FAS — parent firm of brands like Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma. Currently, Amazon is forecast to bring in $7.5

Advertising 111

Advertising Sales Forecasting eCommerce 111

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Intuit closed a deal to buy Credit Karma for a price tag of $7.1 Lately, banks, payment processors, brokerage firms and others have been scrambling to acquire startups and companies considered disruptive or innovative in the field. billion on Monday (Feb. 24), according to published reports.

Startups 60

Startups Banking Technology Sales 60

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. SES-imagotag specializes in omnichannel retail experiences — and is present in over 14,000 stores in 55 countries.

Retail 43

Retail Sales Technology Marketing 43

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) identified more than a dozen government-backed “hack-for-hire” firms attacking healthcare and finance firms in the past few months. That tweet was deleted moments later, and a second one appeared right after that, which was also deleted.

Accounting 56

Accounting Healthcare Finance Technology 56

PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2019

Enterprise spend management company Ivalua is launching its solution designed for the public sector as criticism mounts over the firm’s contract with New York City. The project began in 2016 with a price tag of $30.5 Now we can deliver even greater value in less time than ever before.”

Compliance 43

Compliance B2B 43

PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

The bag that tags along, you might call it. The maker of the bag that tags along? The luggage is not the only tech the firm will be, well, unpacking. Flush with cash. News came Monday (June 4) that ForwardX Robotics has raised $10 million, with an eye on bringing the Ovis suitcase to the masses. miles per hour.

Finance 40

Finance Numbers Marketing 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

A research associate at the Centre for Technology and Global Affairs at Oxford University, Lukasz Olejnik, noted per the report that the cookie phase-out would “severely’” reduce the ability of firms to discern “private and sensitive insights” regarding web users. Verizon Media has rolled out its OneSearch “privacy-focused” search engine.

Advertising 52

Advertising Marketing Technology Securities 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2018

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 iPhone X sports features such as facial recognition technology and has a $1,000 price tag, higher than competing devices. The Wall Street Journal reported news on Tuesday (Jan.

Manufacturing 49

Manufacturing Sales Planning Technology 49

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Bitdefender said in its Mid-Year Threat Landscape Report 2020 that four out of 10 pandemic-themed emails in the first half of the year on average were tagged as spam. “As Firms globally were advising or mandating that staffers work remotely. Bitdefender also said worldwide ransomware reports have surged by 715.08 percent year on year.

Numbers 52

Numbers Accounting Securities 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As it joins the bevy of firms aiming to change the home rentals market, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered long-term room rental app Badi has rolled out in New York City. They can select which people they would want to stay with by tagging profiles, much like a dating website.

Marketing 52

Marketing Retail 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

15 percent of law firms have lost clients as a result of cybersecurity incidents , a new report published by BlueVoyant found, according to a press release. Among a lengthy list of attack methods, ransomware and third-party breaches remain common tactics against law firms, the report revealed. Taking into account the estimated 30.2

B2B 59

B2B Construction Healthcare Securities 59

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2018

The solution is designed for app developers and small firms that want to integrate location data into their own platforms in real time. The solution is designed for app developers and small firms that want to integrate location data into their own platforms in real time.

Startups 74

Startups B2B Banking 74

PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2019

Firms in this space, which include entertainment venues, garages and contractors, show a lot of interest in consumer applications – and seem to be more interested in some features than others. The report also noted that many firms believe technology could also bolster their back-office operations. Approximately three-quarters – or 75.6

Entertainment 44

Entertainment Retail Technology Communication 44

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

On the shoe front, both Nikes and Louboutin heels were returned at a much higher than average rate with tags still on, in the box and never worn. In any event, the owner of a Remade item will be able to track the entire selling history of the item through a QR code printed on the tag. “It

Manufacturing 44

Manufacturing Leverage Retail 44

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

All options cost money, however, and high price tags on gear, classes or personalized training plans can deter individuals from achieving their health goals. Meanwhile, BNPL solutions firm Afterpay has partnered with athleisure companies like Flex-N-Flex, Gymshark and Versus to enable them to offer payment plans for workout clothing.

Prioritization 56

Prioritization Manufacturing Finance Planning 56

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The initial focus on Wall Street and beyond may have been, and may still be, the price tag: At a reputed $30 billion, the bid price was roughly 10 percent over eBay’s closing price coming into The Wall Street Journal report that shed some light on the offer. ” But, said ICE, “eBay has not engaged in a meaningful way.”

CFO 53

CFO Sales Marketing Investments 53

PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2017

A previous Reuters report pegged the price tag for the deal at between $800 million and $850 million, which Snapdeal’s board rejected. One source said Flipkart could hold back $150 million of the deal price tag for one to two years after it is completed. As a result of that rejection Flipkart upped the ante by offering more.

eCommerce 40

eCommerce Valuation Planning Retail 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

The news comes as a new Indian equalization measure came into existence in 2020 that puts a 2 percent tax on every digital transaction that foreign online shopping firms conduct. Data portability has turned into an important portion of the antitrust discussion domestically and in Europe.

Compliance 61

Compliance eCommerce Retail Marketing 61

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2017

As reported Friday (July 21), American multinational financial services firm Blackstone and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners have bid to acquire payments processor Paysafe Group. The price tags attached to the deals were reported as $3.7 billion and $470 million, respectively.

Sales 43

Sales Marketing 43

PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

Google’s security experts had their hands full in April, as its Threat Analysis Group (TAG) emailed 1,755 warnings to users whose accounts were targets of hacking and phishing attempts by cybercriminals. ” Amid Pandemic, Firms Look to Negotiate Debt Covenants. Google Reports Resurgence in Pandemic Hacking, Phishing.

Economics 52

Economics Banking Investments Finance 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating acquisitions made by Big Tech firms in the past 10 years. 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). In sight has been the $1.1

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Banking eCommerce Numbers 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

The company is paying $70 million for the firm, which is based in Cupertino but primarily operates in India, according to reports. The firm has also invested in FinTech startups. In a press release at the time, PayU said the price tag was undisclosed, but noted the deal supported the company’s expansion into high-growth markets.

Leadership 43

Leadership Startups Securities Investments 43

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Barely more than a year after banking giant JPMorgan launched an effort to bring younger clients into the fold — through digital means and specifically through a digital banking app — the firm is killing that particular nationwide project. billion tagged for this year and with significant focus on Chase mobile and digital efforts.

Banking 56

Banking Accounting Numbers Technology 56

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With Mastercard putting a 49 percent tag on the eCommerce spike for the holidays, this year will be the toughest on record for handling what is a resource- and capital-intensive task. In a worst-case scenario forecast, according to commercial real estate firm CBRE, the take will be much lower at about $70.5

Retail 86

Retail Auditing eCommerce Forecasting 86

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Many firms saw noticeable ups and downs in the past few days, with some experiencing highs like venture capital (VC) backing and new solutions to take extra tasks off employees’ hands. Others saw extreme lows, like massive devaluations and delays in important new product releases.

Investments 53

Investments B2B Valuation Startups 53

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2017

The price tag? In recent months, Fitbit walked away from a patent suit, in part tied to what the firm said was due to Jawbone’s financial straits, along with an investor in the latter firm who has said that valuation of Jawbone’s stock amounted to being “worth nothing,” as TechCrunch reported.

Valuation 40

Valuation Retail 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2017

Then came the advent of service companies, such as Salesforce, he said, and those firms brought on the Demand-as-a-Service model. As a result, eCommerce firms are able to take that data and use it in an attempt to maximize the value of their relationships. The shift has been spurred by online technology and retail channels, he said.

Retail 46

Retail eCommerce Sales Technology 46

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This is a sign the company is trying to get the formula right for the next decade,” said Gene Munster, a longtime Apple analyst and managing partner at venture capital firm Loup Ventures. The pain is particularly pronounced in China , where the price tag of its latest iPhones and local competition have been weighing on demand.

Leadership 65

Leadership Technology Accounting Retail 65

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

She wanted to not only do what the firm had done for the roughly three decades it had been in business — sell high-quality, lightly used and tags-on new children’s clothes — but also to think bigger and take the store and its mission online and into the digital age with a new business model more suited to the needs of modern parents. .

Startups 56

Startups Sales Accounting eCommerce 56

PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

He noted that his firm focuses on cloud-based technologies that, among other things, help with remote IT services, which help IT professionals manage and collaborate to keep tech infrastructure up and running. He said that an elevator firm can set up “expert centers” that can help maintenance workers do repairs. Measuring The Returns.

Numbers 67

Numbers Technology Securities Sales 67

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In June of 2017, the firm launched an updated iPad line but focused on the display and processor, the Wall Street Journal noted. On the Mac front , analysts told the Wall Street Journal the firm is likely to roll out a lower-priced MacBook that has an enhanced display and quieter keyboard.

Leadership 51

Leadership Sales Marketing 51

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

For instance, the feature can tag vendors that are minority-owned, women-owned or veteran-owned businesses, which are key to companies that must meet supplier diversity requirements. Coupa also announced the launch of Coupa Contract Lifecycle Management Advanced within its BSM platform, the result of its acquisition of Exari.

Risk Analysis 42

Risk Analysis Leverage Finance B2B 42

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

During the firm’s earnings call, Clarke pointed to initiatives across Fleetcor’s four core business units — fuel, corporate payments, tolls and lodging — via collaborations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to drive incremental growth in each area. Total revenues were up 7 percent year over year to $619.6

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 76

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Accounts Payable Invoicing CFO 76