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Under Armour Wants To ‘Reinvent’ Baltimore, But Not Everyone’s Feeling It

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And Baltimore, like many mid-sized American cities, is pretty much broke right now. And Baltimore already has a bunch of sports teams. Plank’s request, which the Baltimore City Council could vote on as early as August, would be the third-largest TIF deal for a private company in U.S. history, according to Slate.

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Can 5G Power Retail Drone Deliveries?

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UPS , too, is going down the drone path – one that Amazon pioneered for retail delivery uses – and is seeking a certification to operate commercial drone flights. For its part, Amazon is also experimenting with other – perhaps sexier – shipping innovations. The company applied to the U.S.

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Blispay Doubles Merchant Network, Plans New Finance Terms

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Applying for financing or credit cards at the POS at retail giants such as Best Buy is a no-brainer. The Baltimore-based Read More. Small and medium-sized merchants, however, don’t usually have that option. Blispay – launched in March last year – is set to tackle that issue, with a solution aimed at SMEs.

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Retail Pulse: Kohl’s To Curate Brands With Facebook; Domino’s Rolls Out eBike Tie-Up

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are teaming up with social media platforms to curate labels for their stores and their websites. Kohl’s , for instance, will bring emerging brands to over 50 physical retail locations and online starting in the fall through Curated By Kohl’s. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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Verizon Outfits 13 NFL Stadiums With 5G

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Verizon’s 5G stadiums include those of the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. AT&T will host four 5G experiences at the Cowboys’ Sunday, Sept.

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Customer Financial Health: The Responsibility Of Financial Institutions

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Overview: According to the Center for Financial Services Innovation, more than half of American adults struggle financially on a recurring or occasional basis. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. As the leader of CFSI’s Program Team, John is responsible for CFSI’s research consulting, and innovation practices.

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The Coffee Shop Office: A Money Drain Or Money Magnet?

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Matt Doud, co-owner of Order & Chaos Coffee Shop in Baltimore, took a similar approach by opening his coffee shop in a space adjacent to his other business, Baltimore ad agency Planit. The true ROI comes from loyal customers who see our authentic sense of innovation, community and creativity as a destination worth supporting.”.

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