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Groceries Juggle Bottom Line, Food Delivery Costs

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Bristol Farms , a California grocery store chain that operates 19 supermarkets, said its delivery business has doubled since the pandemic. Iowa-based grocer Hy-Vee , with its chain of more than 245 supermarkets located in the Midwest, said it plans to expand pickup, which can be cheaper than delivery. It’s a two-edged sword.”.

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Hy-Vee Says Customer Credit Card Info Was Compromised

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Des Moines, Iowa-based supermarket chain Hy-Vee said credit card information for an undisclosed number of customers were exposed in a data breach, according to reports. “Hy-Vee Hy-Vee restaurants include Market Grilles, Market Grille Express and Wahlburgers. . The number of locations that were affected is unknown.

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Commercial Credit Trends – Where to Tread Carefully

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This data is critical for pricing, capital allocation, and marketing. The operative question is when commercial PODs will show a spike. Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa were the least risky states to lend into. Once again, it is time to play more defense. When you write a blog, your work is there for all to see.

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What Is Powering The Emerging Pawnaissance?

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We believe large gaps remain in the state-regulated credit market and more credit challenged consumers will have the most difficult time moving forward with HB 123 products,” Axcess Financial President Doug Clark told the Cincinnati Enquirer earlier this year when the law went into effect.

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Addressing The Symptoms Of Pharmacies’ Cash Flow Ailments

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More so than the average SMB, independent pharmacies are particularly affected by the state of the healthcare market and its regulatory shifts. While all small businesses may struggle with cash flow, certain market forces in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare space make owning a small pharmacy a challenging endeavor.

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36 State Attorneys General settle with CarMax over non-disclosure of open safety recalls

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Additionally, CarMax is prohibited from directly or indirectly stating in marketing, advertising, or during sale (including vehicle labeling) that a vehicle is “safe” or has been repaired for “safety issues.” . This information must also be displayed on the window sticker for vehicles sold in stores.

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Why Google Ditched Perishables

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It was less than a year ago — February, to be precise — that Google appeared as the latest player in an increasingly crowded food delivery market that was intent to make a move on grocery. markets up and into effect in Target’s home market of Minneapolis. The big news at the time was perishables.

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