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Robinhood's Newest Funding Round Grows To $660M

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The new funding is an outcropping of the Series G round unveiled in August for the firm, which is said to have helped millennials become interested in trading. Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz and 9Yards Capital are among some of the backers providing the new funds.

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TGI Fridays, Fast Casual Food To Cater To Millennial Expectations

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Whole Foods and other retailers capitalizing on the at-home health food craze were able to get out in front of millennial eating trends — or, at least, start riding at the crest of the wave. In the morning, TGI Fridays hopes young millennials will come in to work at reservable tables. and closing one hour later at 2 a.m.

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Target’s Rapid Reset

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Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper sell their homeware line exclusive at Target (and their Texas boutique shop, of course). They are increasingly seeing the upper-end of their prime demographic, a group PYMNTS titled bridge millennials. Marimekko, Hunter and Lilly Pulitzer have all had exclusive Target lines in the last few years.

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Chapter 11 Watch: Hockey Chain Put On Ice, California Livin’ Goes Bust In Hong Kong

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Brick-and-mortar retail will forever remember the day that Nintendo released Pokémon GO , a mobile game that has caused millions of millennials to suddenly discover outside again. However, some retailers prefer to play cards of the kind as close to the corporate chest as possible. billion acquisition of Home Retail Group.

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Bitcoin Tracker: Easy Access Is ‘Easier’ With ATMS & Gift Cards

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Not to make them out to be a toast attraction, but the other kiosks can be checked out in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana and Nevada. Research says millennials love gift cards , so that may be a way to create a budding bitcoin trend. The average rate of a new bitcoin ATM? The math comes out to one per week.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. So many miles to go, retail bankers! The Tech Award – Goes to Capital One.

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Will a digital-first population drive video teller adoption?

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Millennials and Gen X appreciate the technology, seeing ITMs as a bridge between walking through the door or settling for a cash-only machine. Large capital investment. A gap analysis is a critical first step in helping an FI determine how the capital expenditure fits into its long-range technology plan. THE CHALLENGES.

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