Remove Branding Remove Customer Experience Remove Marketing Remove North Carolina
article thumbnail

Party City Buys Franchise Locations For $31 Million

PYMNTS

Building up a retail brand can be a tough task to take on. With 18 franchise stores in North Carolina and South Carolina, Party City’s corporate holdings will significantly increase its majority stake.

article thumbnail

Fleet Feet: Running Shoe Retailer Sprints With Technology

PYMNTS

The Carrboro, North Carolina-based chain has used its technology-first strategy to get, keep and grow its customer base – even while its stores were shut down early in the pandemic. Despite its 37 -state footprint, Werder noted that Fleet Feet thinks of itself as both a national brand and a community retailer.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

One of the biggest challenges is simply navigating market uncertainty related to Federal Reserve policy and the direction of the economy. Anita Drentlaw , CEO, president and CFO at $190 million-asset New Market Bank in Elko New Market, Minn. Anita Drentlaw, New Market Bank. By Beth Mattson-Teig. James Sills.

article thumbnail

The Great Grocery Race Shifts Into High Gear

PYMNTS

For food, they want to see the brands and the products and confirm they will be fresh and quality. And while Amazon was spreading its Uberized grocery experience – or at least planning to spread it this week – Amazon Prime Now grocery was on the march again, adding another 10 major metros to the line-up this week. percent increase.

Metro 122
article thumbnail

The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. This was a terrific combination of two education-focused cooperatives across both Southern and Northern California markets. It’s early but it’ s a great entry to the market and our industry.

Idaho 148
article thumbnail

The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. While Huntington is down like most bank stocks, the pain hasn’t been as severe, and Huntington doubled down on local markets in 2023 by consolidating business units.

Fintech 195
article thumbnail

Inside Domino’s Data Strategy For Driving Customer Loyalty

PYMNTS

Technology is an essential ingredient that connects consumers with their favorite food brands. Many fast food, fast casual and quick service restaurants (QSRs) in the industry are realizing that using technology to deliver a seamless ordering experience is essential to remaining competitive in a $273 billion market.

Strategy 148