Coin operated laundromats are a thriving industry, producing $5 billion in revenue a year, mostly in the form of quarters – that’s a lot of quarters. In this issue of the PYMNTS Unattended Retail TrackerTM, PYMNTS spoke with Michael Schantz, President of Setomatic Systems, about...
There’s a conundrum that’s appearing in developing countries and emerging markets, and it’s having a ripple effect on everyone from global retailers to the man on the streets of Bangalore. It’s a situation where an advance in one part of an economy is cannibalizing progress...
Considering that laundromats see billions of dollars in revenue each year, it is ironic that customers must still pay with quarters. Some companies are trying to change all that and take advantage of the growing unattended retail market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Outside of Disney movies, everyone knows that cars can’t talk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...
At least one corner of the IPO world may see a resurgence: Asian tech companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
Transportation and shipping logistic management firm Agile Network has entered an agreement to purchase Ajilus – a Seattle-based shipping systems and supply chain software consultancy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Apparently taking a page from Google’s book – going forward Pinterest will allow retailers and brands to bid on its ad inventory in auctions. The auctions are designed to allow bidders access to cost-per-thousand impressions ad inventory – previously Pinterest (like most other players in...
So, how did a “team of geeks” with “zero experience” in the fashion or retail industries go on to become the second fastest-growing retail company in the U.S. and a serious disruptor to the $24 billion annual lingerie industry long dominated by Victoria’s Secret? Get...
American families are expected to spend an average of $1,642 on back-to-school spending this month, up significantly (33 percent)) from the $1,239 American families spent in 2015, according to the American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
