PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

One of the more long-grumbled complaints in retail is that Amazon and other eCommerce players are able to exploit a loophole that allowed them to mostly avoid charging sales tax. Would collecting sales tax 100 percent of the time take a bit out of Amazon’s bottom line? Recent data suggests — probably not.

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Taxes South Carolina Colorado New Jersey 101

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

Robotics and automation were areas of focus for both retailers this week as they seek to upgrade their operations in an effort to capture more consumer spend. The move comes as cities and states are passing bans on cashless retail establishments, on the argument that such retail discriminates against unbanked consumers.

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Taxes Retail Columbus Operations 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

Bext360 is a fair-trade coffee supplier for retail coffeehouses that uses social commerce to give back to communities from where the coffee is sourced. Businesses often struggle with ethically sourcing the products to giving back the money in a way that it gets where it needs to go — all while still serving the needs of customers.

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blockchain Denver San Francisco Community 109

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Seriously, sit back with a pocket flask of Pappy Van Winkle, smoke a cigar (or your combustible of choice if you live in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Main or Massachusetts) and enjoy the 2017 GonzoBanker Awards. Monty Python “I’m Not Dead … Yet” Award – Goes to physical retail. Millionaire – Chris Stapleton.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Store brands from retailers were seen as down-budget choices. Target’s Cat & Jack kids’ line has delivered double-digit results since its 2016 launch, even as traditional retailers struggle to stay afloat. Clothing: how retailers are attempting to escape the industry apocalypse by introducing store brands.

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Industry Branding Retail US 67

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Honored as the Innovation Showcase Award winner by the attendees of the BAI Retail Delivery conference. Named one of the top 100 tech companies in Colorado by Built in Colorado. Teamed up with WooCommerce to help online merchants manage sales taxes. Announced sales-tax accuracy guarantee. Personal Capital ( FD15 ).

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San Francisco Taxes Lending Colorado 18