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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. Shubert Ticketing sells tickets through its retail brand, Telecharge, as well as through hundreds of third-party agents.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. Shubert Ticketing sells tickets through its retail brand, Telecharge, as well as through hundreds of third-party agents.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

16) that it’s signed an exclusive multiyear arrangement with the New York Giants NFL team, making DraftKings the franchise’s “official sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy operator.” DraftKings already has similar arrangements with three NBA franchises: the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

With direct marketing hit by robocall abuse and the National Do Not Call Registry , direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and other not-so-usual suspects are looking into and in some cases reinstating door-to-door sales. The iconic door-to-door brand is of course Avon. Looks like retail sales are back on the street.

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JUNE 8, 2017

The 30-year-old QSR brand has plans for aggressive growth in 2017 , and Tripodes will spearhead the effort. Tripodes has more than 15 years of franchising experience with Boston Restaurant & Sports Bar, Bojangles and Moe’s Southwest Grill, among others.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

And while the last week had no shortage of players pushing ahead with big moves, there were three that managed to put up some pretty staggering early-season numbers. Early accounts seem to indicate that the just-launched Apple -branded credit card is finding its way into customers’ hands, and into heavy use. India, the U.K.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

RBS had the task of application development, food retail operations and technology connectivity, while UST Global and its partners provided the artificial intelligence (AI) solution and physical infrastructure. Peter Jelkeby, country retail manager and chief sustainability officer of the group’s division for the U.K.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 11, 2014

According to a 2012 Boston College Center for Retirement Research study , 63% of American males (why only males I do not know) participated exclusively in defined contribution (DC) retirement plans in 2007, up from 47% in 1992. We are increasingly bearing the burden of managing our money. Probably not. I think so.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

According to reports, the Boston-based chain has filed for bankruptcy as it looks to restructure its debt load and conduct a sale process. Dourney, and several upper-level managers. The filing comes after recent attempts at expansion have seen the company spread too thin, with too few diners following it through too many menu revamps.

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MARCH 9, 2020

The operative word is control. “I The internet “and its many apps, online reviews, and socially viral communication speeds will continue to disrupt restaurant industry traffic, revenues, brands, and survivability even more over the next decade,” Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting, told Modern Restaurant Management.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Cosi, the Boston-based sandwich chain renowned for its flatbread sandwiches, filed for bankruptcy in a Boston courtroom. Cosi operated 74 company-owned restaurants and 31 franchised restaurants in 15 states at the time of filing. The company also fired CEO R.J. Dourney and other executives in August. “We Claire’s Stores, Inc.,

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JANUARY 17, 2020

Retailers are aiming to help consumers manage chronic diseases as well as their overall health and wellness through new brick-and-mortar experiences. The stores are part of the retailer’s strategy to have up to 1,500 locations operating throughout the country by the conclusion of next year.

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JULY 30, 2019

percent of small QSR managers were satisfied, according to the Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker. Additionally, 86 percent of mobile app operators said their offerings boosted revenues, and 93 percent said apps improved guests’ experiences and encouraged repeat purchases. In fact, 91.4

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The funding was provided by Nauta Capital, reports said, whose general partner based in Boston, Dominic Endicott, said that Nauta’s confidence in Connected2Fiber stems from its ability to nix manual processes, like Excel, and other systems to help network operators visualize assets and connect to buyers. Document Management.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

As a result of the historic pace of vaccine development through Operation Warp Speed and careful logistics planning, the FAA today is supporting the first mass air shipment of a vaccine," the agency said in a statement on Friday (Nov. Walmart now operates 19 clinics inside its stores to attend to routine, non-emergency health matters.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The eCommerce giant has reportedly been in talks with middle market pharmacy benefit managers to arrange a contract. The Hilton hotel chain is now allowing its customers to redeem their Hilton Honors rewards points via Amazon, making it the first hotel operator to offer such an ability. Making The Honors Roll. Setting Trends.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

fans traveling to Boston for the start of the World Series will want to pack — and possibly purchase for the first time — sweaters, as this week will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy New England’s crisp fall weather. In fact, they have favored brands, with iTunes and Google Play cards popular favorites. billion in assets and $11.3

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

I hosted a digital discussion last week with an executive from Sift with more than 15 years of experience building trust and safety organizations for some of the biggest digital brands in the world – including Google , Facebook and Square. I joked that I’d be a shoo-in for the job. All while keeping prices low for consumers.

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Formerly beloved brands such as Aeropostale, American Apparel, and PacSun bit the dust in 2016, and the pace of retail deaths has accelerated since then. Date: May 2017.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2018

The game will be the main event for most people, particularly for fans in Boston and Philadelphia, as both cities are known for being ever so slightly fanatical about their sports teams. [GO Offered in conjunction with Postmates, the service will be available in the 40 metro markets in which Postmates currently operates. Go Pats!

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The game will be the main event for most people – particularly for fans in Boston and Philadelphia as both cities are known for being ever so slightly fanatical about their sports teams. [GO PATS!!!!]. Offered in conjunction with Postmates, the service will be available in the 40 metro markets that Postmates operates in.

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MAY 10, 2018

Before Bruce Doolin Henderson opened the doors of Boston Consulting Group on July 1, 1963, the concept of “competition” barely existed in American business culture, let alone the concept of strategy. From one perspective, the position of management consulting as an industry has never seemed more secure. Those companies made plans.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

At the same time, the market caps of the top 20 retailers have lost more than $230 billion over the last two years, and mall operators are sucking wind as overstocked anchor stores shutter underperforming locations, which delivers a death knell for the stores that depend on anchor store foot traffic to lure customers in.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Creating and then keeping that balance today is no different than what scientists in their labs learned long ago: managing the delicate interdependencies of the four characteristics that all ecosystems share — and doing that in near perfect harmony. Some spend much more in cities like Boston, New York and San Francisco.

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

While the rules against prop trading have more recently been loosened, the restriction has still changed how investment banks operate. In the world of asset management, the biggest players are now dedicated firms like Vanguard. Total assets under management (AUM) at the top asset managers now dwarfs total AUM at the top banks.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 2, 2018

US consumers aged 18+ make an average of 70 payments per month, with debit cards accounting for 32% of those purchases, according to a 2017 study by the Boston Fed. PayPal subsidiary Venmo’s forthcoming Venmo Card operates in a similar fashion. How the products work. It also has a Chrome plug-in to support online shopping.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Big-brand megabanks, the Visa and MasterCard networks, and big-box merchants had signed up to become partners with Apple’s universal retail smartphone app that uses Near Field Communication and tokenization technologies. Epperson, a managing director at the global business advisory firm AlixPartners LLP. Is Mobile Fully Catching On?

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Two have been acquired by large banks, but they will stay on this list as long as they are operated as an independent brand. Expensify is more known for expense management, but introduced a corporate charge card in Oct 2019. HQ: Boston. Tribal Credit. Bento for Business. Profit (was Swipedom ). Articles: 7 (Crunchbase).

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Two have been acquired by large banks, but they will stay on this list as long as they are operated as an independent brand. Expensify is more known for expense management, but introduced a corporate charge card in Oct 2019. HQ: Boston. Tribal Credit. Bento for Business. Profit (was Swipedom ). Articles: 7 (Crunchbase).

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Fast food and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are much more about mass production than customization, no matter how many personalized options those operations offer hungry consumers. Boston Market, for instance, is among the restaurant brands making their first forays into loyalty rewards. Granular View. The main problem?

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. manages the community bank’s presence across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Security information and event management (SIEM). It’s in their DNA. fashioned customer service. Claire Hill, Heritage Bank & Trust.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Congrats to Randy and a great management team. Acronym of the Year. Has to be M-O-E.

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AUGUST 3, 2017

Management: In a companion blog post on AVC , USV founder Fred Wilson says his wife “Gotham Gal” Joanne Wilson (an existing investor in Flip) introduced Flip founders Susannah Vila and Roger Graham to his USV partner Andy Weissman. ” CARMERA’s first product is now available for sale starting at $499. ” –DCVC.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This small business is a really small business: a guy working out of a teeny tiny storefront in a little town north of Boston. He said when he went to his bank — a small one — to ask for help, he was told the bank didn’t support this type of payment and to return the next day when the manager was back. The Dislike of the Unknown.

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MAY 11, 2016

Diana Chin (HR & Operations). CreditHQ helps businesses manage cashflow. Managing cash flow – targeted at small business in partnership with banks. ^KT. Here’s another solution for document management and origination. ^SR. Branded version is available. ^KT. David Carr (Innovation Manager).

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The move, according to CVS CEO Larry Merlo, will change the face of the CVS brand going forward, as it moves to take a more active and avid approach to influencing better health outcomes while at the same time reducing healthcare costs across the board.

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JUNE 10, 2020

Northeastern cities like New York and Boston with an incredible and nearly unexpected force, a bit like a tsunami that surged and almost overnight washed away the entire cultural practice of eating out. And, he noted, the challenges only go on from there, as this week they can reopen their Boston-based Sip Wine Bar for outside seating.

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