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COVID Retail Update: Mall Group Asks For Bailout

PYMNTS

For most retailers, this virus thing is starting to hurt. Retailers are now in full-on battle mode,” said Jefferies Analyst Randal Konik , who foresees a 90 percent to 100 percent drop in mall traffic. For retailers, this is now about near-term survival.”. β€œFor For retailers, this is now about near-term survival.”.

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Aftermath: Retailers Try To Focus On Recovery

PYMNTS

Riots and looting over the weekend have taken their toll on retail reopening plans all over the U.S. Retail locations of all types and brands went unspared, from Los Angeles to New York City, as protests turned violent. While that retail recovery was not spectacular by any means, it did appear to be growing consistently.

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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

Community bankers tell us why. In early 2021, the $490 million-asset community bank launched its Finastra Consumerbot product, which offers online applications for consumer loans for items like boats and vehicles. Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Why Libraries Are Giving Up On Late Fees

PYMNTS

β€œI didn’t even want to tell you, β€˜I have fines,’” Penkert told the Journal of what she normally hears at work while collecting library fines from friends and family in the community, who usually wear a rather pained hangdog expression. But perhaps the scourge of library fines is migrating to the past.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Our clients showed banking at its best – obsessed with customer well-being, good corporate citizenship, and strong community focus. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar! Bravo Brett and team!

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Bright Paths Students Demonstrate New Skills with Incredible Variety of Apps

Perficient

Perficient Bright Paths is a program designed to advance STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented constituencies and communities. This FinTech app allows users to invest in a portfolio in their favorite brands or companies (DoorDash, Lululemon, Target, Costco, Amazon, etc.) Bright Paths Project: Plenti.

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