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SAFE Credit Union Brings Targeted Marketing To An Increasingly On-Demand World

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PYMNTS’ Credit Union Innovation Index found that CU members may not prioritize the latest technologies as much as bank and FinTech customers do, but they still value easy-to-use mobile apps and online capabilities. She pointed to a sponsorship deal with Papa Murphy’s Park, home of the Sacramento Republic Football Club, as another example.

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NYS Covers Grocery Worker Vaccine Eligibility; Instacart Leads Debate Over Gig Economy Employees

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New York City grocery workers can now schedule appointments online or by phone to get vaccinated at one of the city’s designated vaccine hubs. The stories leave all of us weeping,” John Grant told the Sacramento Bee. Vaccine distribution in the U.S. It’s overwhelming to us.

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2018 Recap: The Year In Grocery Innovations

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In August, Amazon and Whole Foods Market announced the rollout of a curbside pickup service for groceries in Virginia Beach and Sacramento. In a blog post , the company noted that “nearly half of all items” purchased through online grocery involve fresh products such as meat and produce. Personal Shopping Services.

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An Unattended Solution To The DMV’s Friction-Filled Reputation

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According to Jessica Gonzalez, deputy director of public affairs at the Sacramento DMV, the technology proved to be popular with residents and the state quickly broadened access to the terminals. In fact, they are now also located in Safeway grocery stores.

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The Evolution Of The Amazon Prime Ecosystem

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In 2009, it bought the online show giant bought Zappos for around $800 million. Early in 2017, in partnership with Chase, Amazon launched the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card. The card is only available to Prime members and gets cardholders 5 percent back on all Amazon purchases, as well as on purchases at Whole Foods.

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Alcohol Sizzles, Apple Pay Fizzles And Bikes Are Blowing Up

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and Sacramento. Online alcohol delivery as the toast of the town: Booze with a click of the mouse and a knock at the door? Data from Slice Intelligence shows that online alcohol delivery revenues grew by roughly 33 percent in 2017. The firm has an 18-month exclusive permit for its electric bikes in San Francisco.

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The Real Hunger Games: A Battle Royale In The Grocery Aisles

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online grocery sales since 2017, the largest share of any single retailer and double its closest competitor. When linked to the Amazon Chase card, the cash-back makes the experience even more of a win, in addition to serving as a natural pull toward card/brand share shift. Weaknesses. The goal is to cover 40 percent of the U.S.

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