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DECEMBER 11, 2020

In today’s top news, FinTech startup Tink raised €85 million to bring its valuation to €680 million, and Starbucks plans to shift more toward drive-thru and online ordering. Starbucks Shifts 45 Pct of Stores Toward Drive-Thru, Order Ahead. As it said at its investor day, post-pandemic, Starbucks is targeting growth both in the U.S.

Valuation 56

Valuation Startups eCommerce Banking 56

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APRIL 3, 2018

In the early 1900s, department stores came up with a novel idea to help their customers pay for their purchases: Customers could use metal plates — that looked like dog tags or tokens — at retailers such as Gimbels that tracked their spending. Coffee and Rideshares.

General Ledger 43

General Ledger Retail Banking Numbers 43

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JULY 31, 2017

Vohra previously led marketing for Starbucks, India, where she spearheaded brand building initiatives. She played a similar role for high-end retail chain TAG Heuer during its early days in India, and previously worked for cosmetics brand L’Oreal.

Leadership 40

Leadership Retail Marketing Banking 40

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Consumers scan a QR code on the check or table tent — or use a beacon or near-field communication (NFC) tag — and do not have to employ the server during the payment process (though a specific business might have the server start the process or make sure payment is completed before the customers leave).

Education 67

Education Communication Technology Sales 67

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DECEMBER 9, 2017

That was Starbucks’ specialty drink release this summer that offered patrons the chance to drink something that looked like a sparkly pink and blue lava lamp. The Unicorn Frappuccino was so popular, in fact, that Starbucks promised and/or threatened that we had not seen our last of the specialty beverages. Well, he meant it.

Retail 40

Retail Sales Marketing 40

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Retailers from Kroger to Starbucks , as well as Shell , Dollar General and Macy’s , are rolling out their own mobile apps with smartphone-based payment options to meet the needs of the connected consumer. And, according to a May report from eMarketer , Starbucks is the most popular proximity mobile payment app.

Retail 52

Retail Advertising Technology Securities 52

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Coffee shop Starbucks’ sales revenue in 2016 was $21 billion, Dunkin’ Donuts saw $10.8 Starbucks went a different route. We’re going to guess Starbucks probably didn’t bring in the creative team that came up with the Unicorn Frappuccino when designing its celebration. billion and Keurig boasted $4.5

Retail 41

Retail Sales Investments Numbers 41