article thumbnail

Chapter 11 Watch: Austin Reed Bids Farewell, Staples Plots A New Course

PYMNTS

Retailers are entering that time of the year where high temperatures settle over just about every part of the continental U.S., brands like apparel retailer Austin Reed, though, the weight of all that financial baggage is too much to crawl out from under. For some U.K. Store Closures.

Austin 100
article thumbnail

The Niche Bank

Jeff For Banks

Interestingly, Kelly started what would end up being EnerBank at Baltimore's First National Bank of Maryland (now M&T Bank ), a former employer of mine in the mid 1990's. Strategic partners include manufacturers, distributors, franchisors, and major retailers of home improvement remodeling and energy saving products and services.

article thumbnail

Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. By Ed Avis. Methodology. Ag Lender Score.