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Amazon Is Building A Traditional Supermarket In LA

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Reports from Seattle and California say the company is adding a new format and expanding beyond its Amazon Go and Whole Foods brands. Although Amazon hasn’t commented, the strategy seems to be aimed at getting Amazon aligned with a more mass market customer segment than its other retail brands. billion in 2019.

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Century 21 Department Stores' Intellectual Property Up For Sale

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The Century 21 brand provides a trusted destination for name brand apparel, accessories, home goods and more,” Hilco Streambank Executive Vice President David Peress said in the announcement. 10 that it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

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Now is a prime time for digital account opening

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Offering the ability to open an account online can be one way to reach customers who are unable to join your community bank in person. A customer can make the decision to switch to a community bank or open their first bank account any time, any day, including outside business hours. billion-asset IncredibleBank in Wausau, Wis.

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Goldman Leads $50M Funding For Credit Card Startup Deserve

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Deserve offers credit cards to nontraditional consumers and sells its cloud-based platform to companies wanting to launch their own branded cards. In October , Deserve partnered with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to offer a branded card to its student body and alumni. “We

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Affinity Federal Credit Union On The Importance Of Accelerating Digital Transformations

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New Jersey-based Affinity Federal Credit Union began upgrading its systems about five years ago as it looked toward the digital future. We look at everything through the lens of our mission: to support the financial lives of our members and the communities we serve.”. Embarking On A Digital Transformation.

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Mall Now A Four-Letter Word For Some Operators?

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In one interview with the WSJ , Will Voegele, who serves as senior vice president at Forest City Enterprises, said that “retail, especially in the context of mixed-use projects, is as much about place, experience, entertainment, wellness and community as it is about shopping, and the word ‘mall’ doesn’t fully embody those qualities.”.

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And The Beat Goes On: Music?s New Playbook For Summer 2020

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“Since we can’t gather in person, Kindling is your space to explore live experiences being created by instigators in the BMan community & beyond,” said organizers in a tweet. The portal will also host virtual parties, performances, screenings and celebrations curated by members of the Burning Man community.