South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Recently, the American Banker hosted their annual Small Business Banking Conference in Nashville, and as always, it was one of the better banking conferences of the year. Many banks expressed frustration over keeping small business banking housed within the retail bank channel. However, this was the most common structure.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

As an extension of its non-consumables strategic plan, Dollar General has unveiled its new popshelf retail store concept. The Clarksville and Hendersonville communities, which are near Nashville, Tennessee, are the anticipated homes of the first two popshelf locations.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

billion, on an 82 percent increase in retail sales. The analyst community balked at longer-term questions about the company’s liquidity even though 2019 was the company’s sixth straight year of triple-digit revenue growth with over 177,000 cars delivered and just shy of $4 billion in revenue. In 2019, we increased GPU by $750.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2017

and then will swing by Atlanta and Nashville, with more stops being announced soon. The company has become known for its customer service as well as its efforts to give back to the community and rewarding its customers. On its website, the company showcases millions of products from more than 1,000 clothing and shoe brands.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. So many miles to go, retail bankers!

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Randy Stevens , CEO , First Farmers and Merchants Bank , Nashville TN. Like how does that play into our communities? 82% to over 2.3% Inspirational?

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

BOUTIQUE GYMS & CLASSES ARE spreading AS MILLENNIALS SEEK CHOICE AND COMMUNITY. One 2014 survey found that 63% of people who attended boutique studio gyms did so because of the “community aspect formed by other people attending,” with another 47% attributing their attendance to the atmosphere. Source: Burst/Pexels.

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