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7-Eleven Launches Beer Delivery In Select US Markets

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” According to Fortune , the company will test the service in 18 markets: Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Ft. .” ” According to Fortune , the company will test the service in 18 markets: Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Ft.

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California Judge Rules Backpage.com Execs Can Be Charged With Money Laundering

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A judge has ruled that money laundering charges can be brought against the creators of a website that California prosecutors label an online brothel. In fact, California prosecutors and U.S. The Associated Press reported that the ruling came months after another judge threw out the case as violating free speech and federal protections.

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California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week

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The issue has been a contentious one since the California State Assembly passed the controversial bill earlier this year. But California’s state courts saw the issue somewhat differently. The AB 5 has passed the California State Senate’s Appropriations Committee and is now set to move to the floor for a full vote.

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DoorDash Unveils Latest Growth Strategy: Digital Convenience Stores

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DoorDash is rolling out digital convenience stores in a bevy of major cities as it ups the ante in the fierce battle for market share in the fast-growing delivery sector. DoorDash said it plans to add more cities in the coming months, including Baltimore, Denver, Sacramento and Concord, California. DoorDash on Wednesday (Aug.

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Target Launches Curbside Pickup In Two New Markets

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Target is expanding its curbside pickup to two new markets: California and Colorado. And Amazon and Whole Foods Market earlier this month announced the launch of curbside grocery pickup in Sacramento and Virginia Beach. With the service, customers order products through Target’s app and drive to the store.

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California bank bets on two new markets to reverse lending slump

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Sierra Bancorp in Porterville has formed dedicated lending teams in Sacramento and Greater Los Angeles in its bid to accelerate loan growth following a sluggish 2019.

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eCommerce Grocer Weee Notches Almost $50M In Funding

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In Series B and Series B+ rounds headed up by VMG and XVC, California-based eCommerce grocer Weee notched almost $50 million in financing. The new funding will assist the startup in speeding up team building, supply chain optimizations and market growth. Bigbasket competes against Amazon and Flipkart in the Indian eCommerce market.