Product debuts from FinTech firms sometimes come out of an evolution: Modo has been facilitating interoperability for banks for a few years. As part of those efforts, the company has worked with large FinTechs or banks to help connect their secure technology to the marketplace...
To serve travelers looking to get some rest at the airport, hospitality concepts are providing spaces to help consumers relax and catch a nap. While new concepts such as sleeping pods and capsule hotels are coming on the scene today, Minute Suites was founded in...
StyleSeat Founder Melody McCloskey knew she had a good idea when she launched StyleSeat in 2011, because the concept seemed so intuitive. It is a beauty scheduling app that enables consumers to book digital appointments with their preferred stylists, while also offering a turn-key appointment...
Amid shifting consumer buying habits and reported missteps internally, Diesel USA Inc. filed for bankruptcy. The jeans maker and retailer is looking to have court approval for its reorganization plan by mid-April, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Amid plans to rebrand and shutter hundreds of Family Dollar stores, Dollar Tree reportedly marked down the value of the chain. The retailer said that it marked a goodwill impairment charge of $2.73 billion against the chain’s value, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the...
Albertsons has partnered with Glympse, a location sharing technology, to give shoppers real-time status of their grocery delivery or Drive Up & Go order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Target saw its shares spike in value this morning (March 5) as it delivered better than expected results for the much-watched holiday quarter. Target reported record adjusted earnings per share and saw digital sales grow by over 25 percent for the fifth consecutive year. At...
“Game of Thrones” has no difficulty driving viewership. HBO’s sprawling epic fantasy series started out with a relatively small audience when it premiered in April of 2011 — about 2.2. million people tuned in to watch the pilot. But viewership picked up rapidly from there,...
With customers trading the counter for mobile apps, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are experiencing mobile order-ahead growth. Amid these shifting consumer preferences, these chains are taking a mobile-first approach as they reconsider how they communicate with their diners in the age of digital technology. Get the...
