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Third Coast Bank SSB to expand Texas footprint

Banking Exchange

The new branch will expand operations in the Fort Worth market Community Banking Feature3 Feature Retail Banking Branch Technology/ATMs Customers People.

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Brooks Brothers Leads More Fashion Retail Troubles

PYMNTS

The retail world was rocked by more bankruptcy news on Wednesday (July 8), as Brooks Brothers officially announced its long-rumored bankruptcy and women’s fashion icon Ann Taylor was reported to be preparing for a Chapter 11 filing. The filing in Delaware allows the retailer to stay open while it crafts a plan to emerge from Chapter 11.

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Guaranty Bank uses account-switching tool to promote new branches

Bank Innovation

The Mount Pleasant, Texas-based bank has added eight new locations over the past year in locations like Fort Worth and Dallas. Guaranty Bank and Trust is using new technology to make it easier for potential new customers to switch bank accounts as it expands its branch network.

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Why Pets Are Pulling Retail Innovation’s Leash

PYMNTS

Pet retail is having a moment, with innovation and other efforts helping merchants better reach owners of dogs, cats and other household animals. Pawscout, as it turns out, just launched its $20 pet tags in Walmart — and is selling the product via other retailers, Chavez told PYMNTS. physical retail landscape.

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Battle For Pet Retail Dominance Gains Fresh Fuel

PYMNTS

Walmart is the latest example of the power of pets in retail — a power that is having significant influence among various merchants competing for the loyalty and dollars of pet owners. As well, if done well, pet retail can serve to increase foot traffic into bricks-and-mortar stores at a time when it is dearly needed.

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Pier 1 Plans Sale As It Goes Bankrupt

PYMNTS

The Fort Worth, Texas-based retailer franchise said it filed for chapter 11 protection Monday in U.S. The company expects to operate its business in the normal course during this process,” Pier 1 said in its statement. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond, Virginia. Court papers showed that Pier 1 valued its assets at $426.6

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

PYMNTS

The coffee chain, which operates in 78 global markets, opened its first store in Seattle in the 1970s. In other news, Amazon will be providing package drop-off and pickup services at particular Whole Foods locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. To keep tabs on the latest retail trends, check next week’s Retail Pulse.

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