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Saving Main Street: Advocacy Groups Propose New Government Relief Programs

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The crisis is hardly over, but post-pandemic reality is setting in for Main Street retail. She believes lockdown orders created a loophole that allowed large chains that offer essential retail to continue selling non-essential goods like toys and electronics.

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Why Goodwill Regions Are Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces

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The partnership between OfferUp and Upright Labs has allowed Goodwill San Antonio to reach a national audience on the OfferUp marketplace,” he said. Upright Labs allows secondhand retailers to streamline and bolster their online commerce operations while listing inventory on multiple eCommerce marketplaces. Price Comparison Shopping.

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Store Front Business Index: Main Street USA, A-OK?

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One of the most significant: the health and importance of small businesses, and in particular, the “mom and pop” shops that line the main streets and side streets of our local communities. This quarter’s edition shows what happened, through the end of 2015, to the businesses that keep our local communities thriving and surviving.

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OCC and FDIC issue joint proposal to revise CRA regulations; Ballard Spahr to hold Jan. 29 webinar

CFPB Monitor

The OCC and FDIC have issued a joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Under the current rules, the activities that qualify for CRA consideration generally fall into two categories: retail banking activities and community development (CD) activities.

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Whole Paycheck Tracker: Target, Walmart Comparison Uncovers Different Digital-First Strategies

PYMNTS

It’s hardly competing with Amazon yet, but Target has shown more digital momentum than any major retailer during the pandemic. By a strict look at the macro numbers, Target still pales in comparison. And when attention turns to loyalty programs, the comparison is even more dramatic. Stores: Walmart, 11,500; Target, 1,868.

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How will the Apple Watch and other tech evolutions impact banking?

Abrigo

When the Apple Watch hits retail shelves within the next few weeks, chief technology officers and developers at financial institutions will be working to make sure that their mobile app translates to the latest wearable tech. An innovation like that can make the Apple Watch and Bitcoin seem archaic in comparison.

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Bankers: If We're Serious About Helping Clients, What About These Two Products?

Jeff For Banks

Which is becoming more challenging for the community financial institution due to heavy competition from money center and super-regional banks, credit unions, and fintech firms. I don't think community financial institutions can fund themselves solely from their commercial customers. My focus today is on consumer banking.

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