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Supermarkets Hoard Staples For Holidays, COVID Resurgence

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Anthony Hucker, CEO of Southeastern Grocers , a Jacksonville, Florida-based supermarket chain, told WSJ he placed orders for holiday hams and turkeys in June, July and August long before he typically does. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported suppliers and grocers are heeding warnings from some health experts who say the U.S.

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FIS to Help Stand Up Digital-Only Banks Within 90 Days

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The Jacksonville, Fla.-based Fintech provider FIS aims to help financial institutions lacking the in-house firepower to launch their own direct-to-consumer digital-only banks to do so in just 90 days.

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Retail Pulse: FAO Schwarz To Open New Flagship; Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery

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Brick-and-mortar retailers have closed flagship locations in recent times, but sometimes these landmark stores make a comeback. The new store, which will be located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, will feature multiple experiential retail components. The store will also offer magic shows and a grocery shopping experience designed for kids.

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Walmart Plans More Health Clinics In Atlanta Area

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But Walmart is looking to open more, CNBC reported, as it attempts to get into the health market. The retail giant is also looking at opening clinics in the Jacksonville area of Florida, and it will open two clinics in Chicago, which would bring the total number of Walmart clinics to 13.

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When Delivery Meets Farm-To-Table Produce And Artisanal Goods

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The company has a two-fold mission: For one, Keslar said it aims to bring “good, clean, honest food to our customers” from Jacksonville to Deltona. The Market. Augustine, Florida; Bacon’s Select Produce in Jacksonville, Florida; and The Family Garden in Gainesville, Florida. The company delivers in Jacksonville and St.

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Here’s How The Opioid Crisis Is Losing Retailers $9B A Year

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Major retailers such as Target, Home Depot, Walmart and Lowe’s have been forced to introduce stricter return, store credit and gift card policies in response to a troubling trend. Smith used drugs for the past decade before starting her recovery journey at Gateway Community Services in Jacksonville, Florida. “As

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Panera Eyes Delivery Opportunity With Dinner

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In an effort that could bring delivery opportunities, Panera Bread has been experimenting with a menu for dinner at a Jacksonville, Florida restaurant. The news comes as the online food delivery market is booming. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) is extending the test in July to nine Lexington, Kentucky locations, CNBC reported.