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Grocery Stores Shutter In-Store Pharmacies

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Also, the large hand of big pharmaceutical companies has had an influence. With CVS and Walgreens’ connections to insurers and pharmacy companies, they also have access to the better deals on drug costs that have eluded smaller stores. Analysts and grocery stores alike are saying that the store pharmacies have several issues.

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Amazon And Its Real Estate Effect

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Consider that the eCommerce giant has had some pull with major cities — the ones who didn’t make the cut for being a finalist in the competition on offer by the company as it seeks a site for its second headquarters. The WSJ noted the company made about 200 phone calls, and the message, or messages, were taken to heart.

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California BanCorp Launches Treasury Management Consultancy

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California BanCorp , the holding company for California Bank of Commerce (CBC), has announced the launch of a Treasury Management Consultancy to enable firms to manage their liquidity, utilize excess cash for better investments and reduce financial risks. “We

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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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“Verizon launched the world’s first commercial 5G Ultra Wideband network in October 2018 with the rollout of 5G Home broadband internet service in Houston, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Indianapolis,” the company said. Meanwhile, at the CES show in Las Vegas in January, companies demonstrated potential 5G use cases. 5G Potential.

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Credit unions continue to see growth in auto lending

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The article cited data from TransUnion, the national consumer data collection company, which reported that among the nation’s largest cities, Atlanta (up by 5.9%) and Houston (up by 5.4%) experienced the largest increases in auto loans from the previous quarter. The Golden 1 Credit Union - Sacramento, CA 7.

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Which are America's healthiest credit unions?

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Following the release of Sageworks Bank Information’s list of America’s healthiest banks by region in March of 2015, the company recently examined the health of their credit union (CU) counterparts. The list – America’s healthiest credit unions – names the top 50 CUs that stand out from the pack with an exceptionally low Texas Ratio.

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What’s Next For Real Estate In Amazon’s HQ2 Cities?

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According to Redfin , its “agents in both regions are reporting a noticeable jump in calls, emails and tour requests from prospective homebuyers interested in homes in these neighborhoods.” As one can imagine, and as PYMNTS reported, the Amazon move comes with significant incentives. Citi Reaction. Alexa Apology.