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Why Goodwill Regions Are Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces

PYMNTS

To bring their merchandise in front of millions of shoppers through eCommerce, several Goodwill regions are teaming with mobile marketplace OfferUp. With the tie-up, the items are listed under handles for regional Goodwill locations. Price Comparison Shopping. People who shop at Goodwill triple their impact.

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Today In Retail News: Philadelphia Mall Reopens, Ralph Lauren Cuts Workforce

PYMNTS

In today’s top retail news, Philadelphia Real Estate Trust reopens its newest property, Ralph Lauren cuts its workforce and Mall of America offers space to local businesses. Mall of America To Provide 'Community Commons' For Local Companies. Philadelphia Mall Owner Takes Care Of Its Own.

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

PYMNTS

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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15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

I also focus on budgets, loan and deposit growth, net interest margins, quarterly comparison reports, and the banker’s view of his or her local economy. Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. In fact, huge expansion projects are now underway across our region.

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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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The Future According To SoftBank

CB Insights

Retail & consumer. SoftBank has invested in 35 companies in the retail & consumer sector in 2021 so far, making it the most popular sector among its 2021 investments. More recently, as remote workout options have grown in usage, the firm has backed digital fitness brands like fitness community Keep and at-home gym Tempo.