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Bank Branches: Between Digital Transformation and Uncertainty

Bank Innovation

The changing bank branch is a twofold story of innovation and closures. The physical bank branch is by no means dead, but is trending toward consolidation or closure, as in the case of Iberia Bank in Louisiana. Earlier this week, the regional bank announced the closure of 22 branches. CEO Daryl Byrd said the move […].

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Simon Properties Earnings Show Positive Trends For Brick-And-Mortar Retail

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We continue to improve our company through innovative investment opportunities, which, when combined with our A-rated balance sheet, sets us apart and allows us to redefine the future.”. We have withstood fires in Northern California, hurricanes in Louisiana and elsewhere and civil unrest. We have withstood government shutdowns.

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Verizon Plans Rollout Of 5G In 30 U.S. Cities In 2019

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As for AT&T, it reportedly launched 5G service in these cities: Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Texas; Waco, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jacksonville, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; New Orleans, Louisiana; Indianapolis, Indiana and San Antonio, Texas.

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The Week In Happiness: Brought To You By Dancing Robots

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The beignets are part of what Sami Siddiqui , president of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for the Americas, described as the team’s efforts at "continuously innovating" to create new menu items. Deep-fried, chocolate-stuffed and covered in powdered sugar, they are available for a limited time in batches of three for $1.99, six for $3.99

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How Food Delivery Platforms Can Move Beyond Big City Takeout

PYMNTS

Then he moved to another smaller market — Lake Charles, Louisiana — and realized there was a potential for food delivery outside big cities. As a result, the company is testing the service in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Market Basket , along with grocers in smaller markets such as Baton Rouge and Lafayette. “We Can we be on Waitr?’”.

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Deep Dive: Digital Driver’s Licenses Hit The Road

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Colorado and Louisiana meanwhile have the most established implementation. DDL programs that overcome teething issues have seen widespread success, which shows that states and governments should not let initial challenges deter them from rolling out innovative solutions that offer greater stability and privacy.

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The United States Of Venture Capital: The Most Active VC In Each State

CB Insights

Although startups based in California, New York, and Massachusetts have traditionally accounted for the majority of VC tech investment in the US, VCs are spurring other hotbeds of innovation across the country. Connecticut Innovations. Innovation Catalyst. 2018 VC Report: global funding surges 21% compared to 2017. BIP Capital.