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Community banks are thriving in Texas

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With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% The state is growing an impressive technology roster, for example. It includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which is moving its headquarters to the Houston area.

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Happy Returns: In-Person Returns For eTail

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One logistics technology startup is working to solve the problem of physical returns for digital retailers. and Houston. In 2017, Sobie said Happy Returns is working to grow the national footprint of its Return Bars. The startup is also looking to broaden the services they provide to retailers in 2017.

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Building Bridges For Chinese Consumers To U.S. Commerce

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million Chinese nationals visited the U.S. If Alipay were a nation, it would be the third largest on Earth. The overwhelming majority of Alipay users are Chinese nationals, and a user base that is overwhelmingly enthused about using mobile payments. According to the U.S. Commerce Department , 2.97 visit, according to the U.S.

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Retail Pulse: AMC Theatres Premieres Mobile Ordering, Papa John’s Teams With DoorDash

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As it stands, mobile ordering is available at the chain’s Denver, Boston and Houston locations — and more markets are said to be in the works for this year. million in 2017. On another note, Kroger has sold digital coupon and digital rebate publishing platform You Technology (YouTech) to Inmar. Net income for the year was $319.9

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33 Ways Drones Will Impact Society: From Fighting War to Forecasting Weather, UAVs Change Everything

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Drone technology has been used by defense organizations and tech-savvy consumers for quite some time. However, the benefits of this technology extends well beyond just these sectors. And as autonomy and collision-avoidance technologies improve, so too will drones’ ability to perform increasingly complex tasks.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

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The retail apocalypse has claimed many victims , with almost 7,000 stores closing in the US in 2017. Retailers are leveraging technology, such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to enhance operational visibility and personalize their customer service, a new necessity in fast-changing and demanding consumer market.

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Grocery Tracker: 7-Eleven Eyes 10K U.S. Stores

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percent in 2017. Despite the uptick, KR shares are still significantly down for 2017. It also provides 7-Eleven entry into Houston, the 4th largest city in the United States, and a strong presence in Corpus Christi and across South Texas. The National Association of Convenience recently reported that non-gasoline sales at U.S.

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