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How QSRs Are Driving Retail Innovation Via Emerging Tech

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Retail innovation comes from various places – and for the new decade, that includes quick-service restaurants (QSRs), the site of massive technological change. According to a new study from the National Restaurant Association and Technomic, 22 percent of consumers used kiosk ordering last year.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. Retailers in high-tax states have largely not been able to build themselves up or expand online beyond their local markets to the same extent, Rogers said. .

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New Jersey’s $5B American Dream Mall To Reopen In October

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3), its developer, the Triple Five Group , the Canadian conglomerate which also owns two of North America’s largest malls, the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta and the Mall of America in Minnesota, announced the mall will reopen on Oct. Since then, many retailers that might have planned to join the mall have gone bankrupt. .

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Walmart Will Test New Healthcare Programs In Bid To Cut Costs

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In Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado, Walmart is going to beef up a program in which patients can speak to a doctor through video from their homes. The retail giant signed a deal with large national insurer Anthem last year to get Medicare users to buy medicine and supplies at its stores. That service costs $4 per chat.

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Instacart Expands Alcohol Delivery Across The U.S.

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can now have alcohol delivered in as soon as an hour from national, regional and local grocers as well as wine and liquor stores. Instacart said customers in participating states will now see a new in-app banner that lets them shop directly from beer, wine and spirit “aisles” of select retailers on the Instacart marketplace.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

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First State Bank Minnesota. American Bank, National Association. Classic Bank, National Association. Citizens Bank Minnesota. The First National Bank In Sioux Falls. Dakota Community Bank & Trust, National Association. The Miners National Bank of Eveleth. The National Iron Bank. Chancellor.

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NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store

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Magazines have been testing the waters of brick-and-mortar retail by opening temporary stores in major cities, and New York Magazine is no exception. The Strategist is not the only media brand to wade into brick-and-mortar retail. Earlier this year, the eCommerce retailer launched its first checkout-free convenience store in Seattle.

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