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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

Locations in California, Alabama, Idaho, Georgia, Oklahoma, Nevada and Louisiana are set to shutter on Thursday, while shops in Mississippi, Texas, Florida and Utah were shuttered as of Wednesday (July 1). The news comes as Apple was set to close seven of its retail locations in the area of Houston on Thursday (June 25).

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State Governments Deliver Mixed Messages On Reopening Retail

PYMNTS

As the week plays out, inconsistent direction and confusion have been standard with New York, Texas, California and Hawaii getting criticized by retailers big and small. We believe those local communities that have separate timelines should be afforded the capacity to advance those timelines. Northern California.

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Fiverr Launches Program To Make Cities ‘Gig Worker Friendly’

PYMNTS

Brent Messenger, global head of community at Fiverr, told PYMNTS that as freelancing becomes a way of life for so many, it’s time workers get access to the tools they need to manage a freelance lifestyle and budget as well as to grow their freelance career — and it’s time for cities to make themselves more welcoming to this type of worker.

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Wegmans To Open In Brooklyn; Whole Foods Brings Eateries To 500th Store

PYMNTS

Whole Foods Market South Region President Bobby Turner said, according to reports, “We worked hard to create a place that offers our neighbors a destination to get together, enjoy great food and connect with members of the local community through a variety of culinary, wellness and cultural events.”. The retailer spent approximately $2.2

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And Then There Were 20 — The Amazon HQ2 Finalists

PYMNTS

Los Angeles, California. Through this process, we learned about many new communities across North America that we will consider as locations for future infrastructure investment and job creation.”. But only one can be selected, and the top 20 from which the elect will be chosen include: Atlanta, Georgia. Austin, Texas. Columbus, Ohio.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

CB Insights

We look into how stores are being transformed into showrooms, community gathering spots, and even event spaces as retailers leverage the physical store as tool for brand marketing. Lucky’s market capitalizes on health and community. Organic and cheap. These two words are not usually associated with one another.

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