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Florida Retail Reopening Fails To Draw Consumers

PYMNTS

A report from Tampa, among others, showed that few of the outlet stores took advantage. At Tampa Premium Outlets — just 13 of the 110 stores reopened and foot traffic was minimal. Inside the mall, patrons walked past dark and shuttered storefronts,” reported The Tampa Bay Times. Some wore masks. Many did not.

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5 payments trends you should know about

Independent Banker

billion-asset Bank of Tampa in Tampa, Fla. We’ve got capital market resets that are potentially happening, technology advancements and continued heightened digital expectations. You can ramp up a revenue source that you’ve not had in the past and offset some of the losses in revenue that we’ve experienced or may experience.

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Lowes And b8ta Collaborate On Smart-Home Shopping

PYMNTS

Consumers aspire to live a connected life and crave solutions that make this possible,” said Ruth Crowley, vice president of customer experience design at Lowe’s. Smart home products simplify life — but the technology can sometimes be confusing or intimidating. Smart Home powered by b8ta is available in select major U.S.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

billion-asset The Bank of Tampa in Tampa, Fla., and William West , president and CEO of its holding company, the Tampa Bay Banking Company. We’re gearing up for this challenge by investing in technology, developing new products, doing more marketing, optimizing our branches and also looking at some M&A opportunities.

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b8ta Brings Smart Home Smarts To Lowe’s Via Mini-Stores

PYMNTS

At peak hours, a b8ta expert will be on-site to answer questions, but customers are also free to explore the products on their own. We’re not a tech store,” said Ruth Crowley, Lowe’s VP of Customer Experience Design. Smart Home Powered by b8ta” is available in select major U.S.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Brandon Dewitt, MX co-founder and chief technology officer. Tom Sargent, CEO, First Technology Credit Union.

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The 34 Biggest Banking, Mortgage & BankTech Events in 2023

Fintech Labs Insights

For the most part, financial technology event planners are organizing in-person gatherings, often with a virtual option. Event details, dates and prices are up-to-date at the time of publication but always check here for the latest. And prices tend to rise as the event draws closer. If we are missing anything, please drop me a note.