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Retail Pulse: Framebridge Opens DC Store; Starbucks Hits 30,000-Location Milestone

PYMNTS

Online brands are stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar, opening their own physical locations to help consumers experience their concepts in real life with the help of digital technology. Custom eCommerce framing startup Framebridge is opening its own in Washington, D.C., Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Starbucks Coffee.

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How to navigate payments trends

Independent Banker

Experts point to a strategy built on customer input and relationship-building. A barrage of new payments potential has shaped the market since the start of the pandemic. Those answers are going to come in from those deep relationships that community bankers have with their customers.”. The customer connection.

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5 payments trends you should know about

Independent Banker

We’ve got capital market resets that are potentially happening, technology advancements and continued heightened digital expectations. When it comes to payments, there are opportunities out in the market to partner with fintechs,” says Chris Doyle, president and CEO of $2.1 Create frictionless customer experiences.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

“If you want to develop trust on social media, you need to be there when your customers need you.”. Claire Hill, marketing director of $208 million-asset Heritage Bank & Trust in Columbia, Tenn., Use these 3 technologies to safeguard customer data. Elizabeth Judd is a writer in Maryland. Do not fully trust.

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Hit The Ground Running: 15 Early-Stage Fitness Tech Startups To Watch

CB Insights

IncludeFitness has worked with demographics such as physical therapy, rehabilitation, and nursing homes, though they also target the broader fitness market. The company’s cloud-connected machines capture activity data, while its platform provides an extensive library of exercises where users can create custom workouts.