PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

This is not a typical community process, but the conversations will continue,” Mayor Martin J. Walsh said in a press conference, referring to the lack of community input over the elimination of parking spaces. “We We have to move quickly to help our restaurants in our business districts in the city to survive, be safe and recover.” .

Boston 131

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Ninety-four percent of consumers believe companies need to do more than just earn profits — they expect them to give back to social causes in their communities and in the world at large. Donating to a variety of charitable causes can expand customer reach for retailer engagement. Charitable donations have also proven to boost sales.

Online 142

Online Rhode Island New York Retail 142

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As internet retailers are expanding their operations into brick-and-mortar operations (think Warby Parker, Argent, Bonobos, and BaubleBar ), venture capitalists are also investing in “physical-first” startups focused on creating new brick-and-mortar business models. New Frontiers in Retail Tech. How will we shop in 2020?

Maine 70

Maine Capital Rhode Island DC 70

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

It offers delivery or convenient pickup locations in the community as it has partnerships with breweries, libraries and workplaces. That opens the door for producers from Southern Maine, New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts and Rhode Island.) For deliveries, the company does milk-run logistics.

Rhode Island 122

Rhode Island Marketing Online New Hampshire 122

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

Even school sports uniforms have been dragged into the digital age, courtesy of a Rhode Island DTC company called SquadLocker. And, while it is seeing an uptick in orders for those states trying to reopen, it is cognizant of the issues facing parents, schools, organizations, and communities.

Rhode Island 130

Rhode Island Software Community Illinois 130

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Steering the ship — handling all of the engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and retailing, even when you’re taking 90 percent of the subsequent profits — was ultimately too expensive of a proposition, especially in comparison to other, less-handholding-oriented start-ups. Select VC Investors: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

Capital 78

Capital Company San Francisco Operations 78