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ALDI Plans 70 New Store Openings In Expansion Push

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ALDI said it keeps planning “aggressive growth” and will come into Arizona later in 2020 with four new locations in the greater vicinity of Phoenix. The grocer intends to break ground on its new Loxley, Alabama distribution center and regional headquarters next year. ALDI also said it has grown its online shopping selections.

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Waymo Connects Riders To Phoenix Transit Systems

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Waymo announced it is partnering with Valley Metro, the Phoenix, Arizona area’s regional public transportation authority, to explore mobility solutions using self-driving technology. Last week, it was reported that Waymo is starting a trial run for Walmart customers in Arizona.

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Apple To Shutter Houston Stores Again

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Apple closed shops again in North Carolina, Florida, Arizona and South Carolina last week for like rationale, and has reportedly re-shuttered a total of 18 retail locations across the U.S. “We It is reportedly keeping an eye on the virus situation throughout different regions to ensure that it is safe to operate its stores.

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Five At Five: Amazon Might Buy Movie Theaters

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Kroger , in partnership with self-driving car startup Nuro , is ready to take the next step in grocery delivery by putting an autonomous vehicle on the road to get the job done in Scottsdale, Arizona. Once completed, the new center will serve as a regional hub for Sam’s Club online orders and will cover several hundred miles around Chicago.

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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

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“Accelerating trends in technology and consumer demand will lead to more “cloud kitchens” and “virtual restaurants” — restaurants that exist only online or via an app,” the report says. New chains could quickly emerge regionally or nationally.”. For now, delivery apps are an interface between consumers and restaurants.

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The Bank Legacy Is Dead: Long Live the Fintech Collision

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It’s been a long two years since bankers and investment bankers nationwide made their annual pilgrimage to the Arizona desert for the Acquire or Be Acquired conference – and ohhh man, a completely different world has emerged since the January 2020 get-together! Let’s put COVID aside for a minute. price/book multiple.

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Welcome to New Orleans

Independent Banker

If you are not able to attend this year’s event, follow the convention online at ICBA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/icbaorg , on Twitter with the hashtag #ICBALive16 or on ICBA’s convention Web page at www.icba.org/convention2016. Former Major League Baseball player and manager, chief baseball officer for the Arizona Diamondbacks.