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How Experiential Retail Is Giving Physical Stores An Edge

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According to a recent report from Forrester and Adobe , brands defined as “experience-driven” grow at a clip of 19 percent per year, compared to 13 percent for others. The consumer now has a candle with a personal brand. It recently opened the first Market by Macy’s, a new retail concept in Southlake, Indiana.

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Why TOMS Shoes Is Putting A Toe In Brick-And-Mortar

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He wanted to be Indiana Jones. TOMS — apart from cute shoes with a conscience — believes its ability to make fast connections with its consumer base is a strength — which can typically be a challenge for brands born digitally. TOMS’ social message — and commitment to donating as much as it sells — has put a spotlight on the brand.

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Grocery Round-Up: Digital-First Delivers For Kroger, Another Instacart Pair-Up And Hoarding Round 2

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The company further noted that it has made “continued investments to support and safeguard associates, customers and communities, nearly $1.3 The service is already online in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Wisconsin — the range of states Meijer operates in currently. billion since March.”. "As

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Why Libraries Are Giving Up On Late Fees

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“I didn’t even want to tell you, ‘I have fines,’” Penkert told the Journal of what she normally hears at work while collecting library fines from friends and family in the community, who usually wear a rather pained hangdog expression. Unique Library, based in Indiana, is one such specialty credit firm.

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Deposits: Do you want a relationship or fries with that?

Jeff For Banks

ING Bank is a pure Internet play that builds on its brand power and competitive rates to drive deposits in its virtual doors. As its brand evolved, ING and its well-known Orange savings account has been able to attract deposits that are not priced at the top of the market. At first, it was a pure Internet high cost money play.

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SourceMedia’s Small Business Banking Conference Show – No Shortage of Innovation

William Mills

First up was WMA-client Baker Hill, based in Carmel, Indiana and provider of Baker Hill NextGen , a turnkey online loan application system with a roles-based modern user interface specifically engineered to adapt with the evolving needs of financial institutions. Baker Hill. www.bakerhill.com. RCGILTNER Services, Inc. 9spokes.com.