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JA New York Appoints Cathy Vuong to Board of Directors

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Cathy Vuong, Popular Bank Senior Vice President of Retail Banking Operations and U.S. Bank Transformation has been named to the Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York) Board of Directors. JA New York aims to empower youth and create stronger communities.

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Popular Bank Implements Branch Realignment in the New York Metro Region to Enhance Focus on Communities and Small Business Support

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Popular”) (NASDAQ: BPOP), bank holding company of Popular Bank, today announced Popular Bank’s strategic realignment of its New York Metro branch network. The branch closures, which are expected to be completed simultaneously by January 29, 2021, are projected to reduce annual operating expenses by approximately $13 million.

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Retail Pulse: CVS, UPS Test Drone Potential; Birchbox Grows Walgreens Partnership

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are teaming with logistics firms to test drones for delivery — and making progress on their experimental flights. Another delivery of a medical prescription arrived at a nearby retirement community for a second customer. A remote operator monitored them and could step in if needed.)

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Popular Celebrates 127 Years of Service to our Communities

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A Message from Popular Bank Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea. When we first opened our doors, we did so with a great sense of purpose and a vision to make a difference within our communities. As a designated essential service, we took meaningful actions to strengthen our retail banking controls.

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Local Governments Move In On Retail Vacancies

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It was supposed to be a thriving retail center in Milwaukee when it was built seven years ago. In fact, last week, it was announced that the building would be the new home of the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s K-12 STEM program. Backers of the tax position it as a solution to the increasing amount of empty retail space in the city.

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ATMIA Weighs In On Cashless Retail Ban Debate

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Amazon, of course, stands out as a marquee name in the move to make the retail experience wholly digital commerce. As had been reported late last month, in New York City, the city council held a hearing centered on a bill that would ban stores and restaurants from being able to refuse to accept cash. The Case Against Cash.

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US Tech Retailers Left With Empty Shelves; Mall Operator Simon Shuts Down, Restaurants Start Layoffs; In UK Fashion Store Zara Takes $323M Hit As Consumers Stockpile Food

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David Simon, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Simon, said in the announcement , “The health and safety of our shoppers, retailers and employees is of paramount importance and we are taking this step to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.” The move was to take place at 7 p.m.

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