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Mexico Blocks Walmart’s Plans To Buy Cornershop

PYMNTS

Mexican antitrust regulators blocked Walmart’s plans to buy delivery app Cornershop, according to a report by Reuters. The deal was blocked, the report said, because the officials couldn’t guarantee that rival retailers would be able to compete. Because of that, regulators didn’t allow the deal to go through.

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Walmart’s International Omnichannel Expansion

PYMNTS

Far from its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart is seeking to deliver stronger omnichannel offerings internationally. The retailer recently announced that it was acquiring online marketplace Cornershop Inc., Through the service, consumers can order goods from pharmacies, supermarkets and specialty food retailers.

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Walmart Inches Closer To Drone Delivery

PYMNTS

The retail giant said it is a mere six to nine months away from deploying drones for superior management of its warehouse inventories in the United States, Reuters reported. regulators sought permission for checking warehouse inventories, curbside pickup and home deliveries. Its application to U.S.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2018: Breaks, Bulls and Business Models

Gonzobanker

At the same time, most bank executives agreed that a 20%-25% increase in earnings from the tax break is being earmarked for investments in their franchises: market expansion, raises for employees and, of course, technology investments. However, it’s more than just the post-Cordray era that has bankers hopeful about the future. 2: The Bulls.

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Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: #3 ESB Financial Corporation

Jeff For Banks

But he held firm that the regulatory environment, changing customer preferences, and the pace and expense of technology were driving the market towards bigger is better. Last post was dedicated to the #4 Bank, Bank of the Ozarks of Little Rock, Arkansas (see post here ). They had to grow to survive. I challenged the thinking.