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Stepping Into 21st Century Hospitality With Apartments And Technology

PYMNTS

The company saw the need for the best of both worlds and, to tackle this challenge, it is “evolving into a 21st-century tech-enabled hospitality brand,” DePinto told PYMNTS in an interview. It has units in cities such as Charlotte, Tampa, Milwaukee and Columbus. The Business. The Market.

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Florida Retail Reopening Fails To Draw Consumers

PYMNTS

A report from Tampa, among others, showed that few of the outlet stores took advantage. At Tampa Premium Outlets — just 13 of the 110 stores reopened and foot traffic was minimal. Inside the mall, patrons walked past dark and shuttered storefronts,” reported The Tampa Bay Times. Some wore masks. Many did not.

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Lowes And b8ta Collaborate On Smart-Home Shopping

PYMNTS

Smart home products simplify life — but the technology can sometimes be confusing or intimidating. According to a Lowe’s blog post on the subject, the Smart Home shops will include thermostats, cameras, lighting, speakers and more from brands like Google, Sonos, GE, Nest, Iris, Samsung and Ring.

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How Ghost Kitchens Are Altering The QSR Landscape

PYMNTS

And in Tampa, a family of local eateries called Frenchy’s Restaurants plans to launch its Frenchy’s To Go concept. From Chipotle Mexican Grill to DoorDash , quick-service restaurants and technology platforms are making it easier for consumers to order their favorite foods.

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Retailers Rethink Store Concepts, Digital Strategies Amid New Realities

PYMNTS

Meanwhile, their in-store customer base shrinks, as shoppers can now find lower prices and fast delivery with the touch of a few buttons on their smartphone – or even through interactive technology that uses voice recognition. The company also launched a new co-branded Visa rewards card with Alliance Data.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

billion-asset The Bank of Tampa in Tampa, Fla., and William West , president and CEO of its holding company, the Tampa Bay Banking Company. We’re gearing up for this challenge by investing in technology, developing new products, doing more marketing, optimizing our branches and also looking at some M&A opportunities.

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Digital Coupons Evolved From Handwritten Tickets In The 1880s

PYMNTS

As Coke ramped up its early couponing efforts, other brands realized they too could use coupons to promote their products. Loebel persuaded local merchants to invest in coupons he would mail to thousands of potential customers,” The Tampa Bay Times reported. “If And the pharmacist would keep buying the syrup.”.

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