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The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion last week to restrict large banks vying for city contracts from using predatory sales goals in response to the furor over Wells Fargo's phony accounts scandal. breaking_news compliance cfpb law-regulation MORE
Now, Los Angeles has even begun to develop location-specific skills for Alexa, with tentative plans to bring Google’s Allo and Microsoft’s Cortana along for the ride. But like most things, Los Angeles is starting off small with its AI assistant integrations — testing the digital waters rather than diving in head-first. Launched last month, users could ask Alexa to find holiday events in the Los Angeles area by saying, “Alexa, ask L.A. MORE
Treasury rolled out its latest Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding to rescue small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the Los Angeles Lakers returned $4.6 million to the fund, the team said on Monday April (27), according to the Los Angeles Times. Loans Editors' Picks loans Los Angeles Lakers News Paycheck Protection Program PPP SBA Small Business Administration SMBs stimulus What's HotAs the U.S. MORE
Though Musk has an ambitious tunneling project called The Boring Company , which aims to alleviate Los Angeles traffic by creating a network of tunnels beneath the city, the company has also raised funds by selling a bizarre line of Boring Company-branded products, such as a flamethrower. Retail Cryptocandy Elon Musk Elon Musk Companies Los Angeles News The Boring Company What's HotElon Musk just might become the next Willy Wonka with his latest venture. MORE
Tesla Founder Elon Musk has added another prong to his master plan to save the world, an ambitious tunneling project called The Boring Company that aims to alleviate Los Angeles traffic by creating a network of tunnels beneath the city. The Boring Company is working to reduce costs, tunnel sizes and project lengths for new ventures — first in Los Angeles, then in other markets. Dos Equis has the “Most Interesting Man in the World.” MORE
Covid-19 vaccine recipients in Los Angeles County, a major virus hot spot, will be offered a digital record that will help ensure they get a second shot and could, eventually, be used to gain access to concert venues or airline flights MORE
When Los Angeles first began its efforts to market to international tourists in 2006, China wasn’t much of a consideration. Chinese tourism is a big deal for Los Angeles. tourism Los Angeles tourism Mobile Payments NewsWith all of the nations that sent tourists to L.A., China didn’t even make the top 10 a little over a decade ago. MORE
To fight back against the dominance of ridesharing apps, the City of Los Angeles is enacting sweeping changes to its taxi system. Taxis aren’t as appealing to younger people, and have been seeing a cannibalizing of their revenues in Los Angeles, where drivers are petitioning for changes to the Los Angeles Airports’ pickup system. Ridesharing government regulations LA Los Angeles Lyft News regulations taxi system Taxis Uber What's Hot MORE
Currently offered in a session subscription payment method, Handstand is available in Los Angeles and Orange County; the plan is to roll it out to Boston, New York, San Francisco and Chicago. uber of x fitness handstand Los Angeles News startups Uber of XDid you know that physical trainers and fitness instructors only get paid a very small fraction of the cost you pay the gym per hour? MORE
Whole Foods has expanded its 365 concept to Los Angeles with a new opening in the Silver Lake neighborhood. The store focuses on serving millennial customers who value convenience, are mindful of price and tend to keep away from products containing artificial preservatives and colors. Much like an ordinary Whole Foods store, the newly opened 365 store offers grab-and-go food and grocery items, including produce, bakery, supplements and beverages, among other things. MORE
SoFi has announced that it has signed a 20-year agreement with LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park to be the exclusive naming rights partner of the new SoFi Stadium, the future home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. SoFi Stadium, which is set to open in summer 2020, is a 298-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. MORE
County of Los Angeles, CA OCC Credit Brian BrooksThe effort is the first offshoot of Project REACh, which is designed to bring together business leaders, government officials and advocates to help improve financial services options for disadvantaged communities. MORE
The study’s Retail Space Developer Sentiment Index, which runs from zero to 100 and counts readings above 50 as “optimistic,” fell to about 20 in San Francisco, the East Bay, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego as of June. MORE
Passport, company that’s managing much of the technical aspects of how people pay to use public transportation resources in cities like London, Miami and Los Angeles, has just raised $43 million. Fundings & Exits TC Transportation Los Angeles miami public transport Bob Youakim Lyft bain capital ventures London ride-sharing Porsche GM Ford Jaguar Land Rover passport MORE
The following is a guest post by Samir Kaji (@samirkaji), Senior Managing Director at First Republic Bank (@firstrepublic). When ranking US startup hubs, it’s widely accepted that New York City stands out clearly as the largest venture ecosystem outside of … Continued. Guest Post Uncategorized MORE
So, we went from 600 profiles in Los Angeles to 12,000 over eight hours after our New York Times story. uber of x Borrow Dogs ecommerce Los Angeles Pet owners Pets sharing economy Uber of XDog lovers rejoice! If you ever wanted a dog but couldn’t care for it full-time, you’ve got an opportunity here. If you have a dog and are looking for a new “dog-sitter,” you’ve got an opportunity here. Meet Liam Berkeley, founder and CEO of Bark’N’Borrow. MORE
It has nestled its way into the Los Angeles area, one of the U.S.’ With its high numbers, CREXi has joined the elite ranks of Los Angeles-based startups that have raised funding and reshaped the real estate industry. Real Estate CREXi funding investors Los Angeles News online marketplaces Property Management real estate What's Hot MORE
The $800 billion grocery industry is keeping a sharp eye on a strip mall in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. There, sandwiched between a nail salon and a bank branch, Amazon.com Inc. is working on the first in a new chain of grocery stores set to open this year. Amazon Digital payments California Merchant MORE
The sponsorship deal runs for 12 years, started in 2017 and runs through the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “We International alibaba Los Angeles News Olympics paris sponsorship Technology Tokyo What's HotChinese tech giant Alibaba has an Olympic sponsorship deal that’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and the company said it plans to use its technology to change and improve the way the Olympics operate, according to a report by the Associated Press. MORE
Merchant Innovation American Green California Cannabis cannabis commerce Congress Innovation Jeff SEssions Las Vegas Legislation Los Angeles Marijuana narcotics Nevada News Nipton CA pot pot tourism Retail Retail Feature Tourism weedIn real estate and in retail, location is everything. Malls operated on that theory for years: Put a few anchor stores in to draw foot traffic and the smaller ancillary stores feast on the revenue rewards of being close by. MORE
Following a positive reception from customers , Nordstrom Local announced two more Los Angeles locations for its hyperlocal retail concept. Overall, Nordstrom’s largest market is Los Angeles: The city has four million customers and 16 full-line, brick-and-mortar stores. One store will be 1,200 square feet and located in Brentwood, while another will be a 2,200-square-foot store in the city’s downtown area. MORE
Los Angeles was, perhaps unsurprisingly, the first U.S. Los Angeles. The City of Angels launched its Alexa skill during the 2016 holiday season and leveraged it to push out information about holiday events in the area. The Los Angeles Information Technology Agency, which developed the skill, soon taught Alexa to provide information about reading times at local libraries and information about City Council members and upcoming sessions. MORE
MidFirst Bank in Oklahoma City has agreed to buy 1st Century Bancshares in Los Angeles. breaking_news community-banking m-a ca ok dealmaking-strategy MORE
As Los Angeles aims to get additional electric vehicles on the roads and reduce emissions, the city is thinking about making rideshare platforms like Lyft and Uber use electric vehicles. The electric-vehicle mandate was one step under consideration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the city and transform into carbon-neutral by 2050 per Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Financial Times reported. MORE
At one of the firm’s signature promotional events in Los Angeles, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unwrapped the automaker’s Cybertruck all-electric pickup. The vehicle, which will start at $39,900, is designed in the form of a large metallic trapezoid, CNBC reported. The Cybertruck is Tesla’s sixth vehicle model, and is described as the most experimental since the company’s 2003 launch. It will go up against Ford ‘s F series, the top-selling U.S. MORE
14) that the Port of Los Angeles, a key port for trade between the two nations, processed fewer imported and exported containers last month. China trade war on American exporters and manufacturers,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said, as quoted by the newswire. To get a sense of how the trade war – the one between China and the United States – is having an impact beyond the headlines, look to the high seas. MORE
In an unexpected twist for a tech company, Uber has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), one that has been brewing for 18 months, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday (March 25). At issue is the Los Angeles rule that requires companies to provide real-time geolocation data at the starting point and endpoint of each trip and the full ride route within 24 hours, via LA’s Mobility Data Specification (MDS). MORE
Los Angeles County, a hot spot for the spread of the virus, is now offering a digital record that can be placed in an eWallet. Mobile Wallets Coronavirus eWallets healthvana Los Angeles News What's Hot MORE
Youth-oriented shoe and apparel brand Vans has found the intersection of both, as seen in its most recent store opening this past week in Los Angeles. The 11,500-square-foot downtown space is designed around Los Angeles’ deep skateboarding roots and art community, with over two floors featuring work from a number of local artists; a wide range of Vans footwear, apparel and accessories; and a dedicated community experience studio. MORE
The sponsorship deal runs for 12 years, started in 2017 and runs through the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “We International alibaba Los Angeles News Olympics paris sponsorship Technology Tokyo What's HotChinese tech giant Alibaba has an Olympic sponsorship deal that’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and the company said it plans to use its technology to change and improve the way the Olympics operate, according to a report by the Associated Press. MORE
Meanwhile, authorities in Los Angeles have put together lists of various places where people can get food or financial aid or other needs. SMBs canada COVID-19 digital ecommerce international Los Angeles Main Street News OfferUp Retail Toronto What's HotIn Toronto, a new service called DMS ShopHERE , powered by the Schulich School of Business, aims to help small companies and artists move their businesses online. MORE
Submitted images will serve as inspiration only, however — though they may appear on screens alongside models at a preview runway event in the Los Angeles Fashion District on Oct. Retail Fashion Line Fashion News fast fashion Forever 21 Los Angeles Fashion District News partnerships Taco Bell What's HotWant to wear your love of tacos on your sleeve? And no, we don’t mean sauce stains. MORE
However, Los Angeles has been coming into its own over the last decade or so. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, Shivani Siroya, CEO of Tala , spoke with PYMNTS on how the Los Angeles area is becoming a center for tech. Los Angeles County had an estimated population of 10 million in 2015. GDP of Los Angeles County (2015): $930.82 There’s a chance that Los Angeles is ready to take on Silicon Valley. MORE
In Los Angeles, a widespread glut of shipments has slowed down operations at the nation's busiest container port complex, the Port of Los Angeles , according to CNBC. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka , speaking Monday (Dec. MORE
In a press release, Alipay said that with the beta launch, any of Alipay’s more than 520 million users visiting North American cities, such as New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco, can now easily discover, plan, make reservations, share experiences and pay for them via online payments at any local business using Yelp’s content. MORE
17) that it will provide Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU) with its cloud-based online and mobile digital banking platform, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Lumin Digital announced today (Nov. MORE
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JANUARY 11, 2021
The study’s Retail Space Developer Sentiment Index, which runs from zero to 100 and counts readings above 50 as “optimistic,” fell to about 20 in San Francisco, the East Bay, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego as of June.
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DECEMBER 28, 2020
Los Angeles County, a hot spot for the spread of the virus, is now offering a digital record that can be placed in an eWallet. Mobile Wallets Coronavirus eWallets healthvana Los Angeles News What's Hot
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DECEMBER 28, 2020
In Los Angeles, a widespread glut of shipments has slowed down operations at the nation's busiest container port complex, the Port of Los Angeles , according to CNBC. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka , speaking Monday (Dec.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 27, 2019
As Los Angeles aims to get additional electric vehicles on the roads and reduce emissions, the city is thinking about making rideshare platforms like Lyft and Uber use electric vehicles. The electric-vehicle mandate was one step under consideration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the city and transform into carbon-neutral by 2050 per Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Financial Times reported.
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DECEMBER 28, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine recipients in Los Angeles County, a major virus hot spot, will be offered a digital record that will help ensure they get a second shot and could, eventually, be used to gain access to concert venues or airline flights
American Banker
OCTOBER 30, 2020
County of Los Angeles, CA OCC Credit Brian BrooksThe effort is the first offshoot of Project REACh, which is designed to bring together business leaders, government officials and advocates to help improve financial services options for disadvantaged communities.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
At one of the firm’s signature promotional events in Los Angeles, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unwrapped the automaker’s Cybertruck all-electric pickup. The vehicle, which will start at $39,900, is designed in the form of a large metallic trapezoid, CNBC reported. The Cybertruck is Tesla’s sixth vehicle model, and is described as the most experimental since the company’s 2003 launch. It will go up against Ford ‘s F series, the top-selling U.S.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
However, Los Angeles has been coming into its own over the last decade or so. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, Shivani Siroya, CEO of Tala , spoke with PYMNTS on how the Los Angeles area is becoming a center for tech. Los Angeles County had an estimated population of 10 million in 2015. GDP of Los Angeles County (2015): $930.82 There’s a chance that Los Angeles is ready to take on Silicon Valley.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The $800 billion grocery industry is keeping a sharp eye on a strip mall in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. There, sandwiched between a nail salon and a bank branch, Amazon.com Inc. is working on the first in a new chain of grocery stores set to open this year. Amazon Digital payments California Merchant
PYMNTS
MAY 26, 2016
Whole Foods has expanded its 365 concept to Los Angeles with a new opening in the Silver Lake neighborhood. The store focuses on serving millennial customers who value convenience, are mindful of price and tend to keep away from products containing artificial preservatives and colors. Much like an ordinary Whole Foods store, the newly opened 365 store offers grab-and-go food and grocery items, including produce, bakery, supplements and beverages, among other things.
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OCTOBER 20, 2016
The following is a guest post by Samir Kaji (@samirkaji), Senior Managing Director at First Republic Bank (@firstrepublic). When ranking US startup hubs, it’s widely accepted that New York City stands out clearly as the largest venture ecosystem outside of … Continued. Guest Post Uncategorized
American Banker
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion last week to restrict large banks vying for city contracts from using predatory sales goals in response to the furor over Wells Fargo's phony accounts scandal. breaking_news compliance cfpb law-regulation
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NOVEMBER 17, 2020
17) that it will provide Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU) with its cloud-based online and mobile digital banking platform, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Lumin Digital announced today (Nov.
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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
14) that the Port of Los Angeles, a key port for trade between the two nations, processed fewer imported and exported containers last month. China trade war on American exporters and manufacturers,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said, as quoted by the newswire. To get a sense of how the trade war – the one between China and the United States – is having an impact beyond the headlines, look to the high seas.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Passport, company that’s managing much of the technical aspects of how people pay to use public transportation resources in cities like London, Miami and Los Angeles, has just raised $43 million. Fundings & Exits TC Transportation Los Angeles miami public transport Bob Youakim Lyft bain capital ventures London ride-sharing Porsche GM Ford Jaguar Land Rover passport
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2020
Treasury rolled out its latest Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding to rescue small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the Los Angeles Lakers returned $4.6 million to the fund, the team said on Monday April (27), according to the Los Angeles Times. Loans Editors' Picks loans Los Angeles Lakers News Paycheck Protection Program PPP SBA Small Business Administration SMBs stimulus What's HotAs the U.S.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 13, 2020
To fight back against the dominance of ridesharing apps, the City of Los Angeles is enacting sweeping changes to its taxi system. Taxis aren’t as appealing to younger people, and have been seeing a cannibalizing of their revenues in Los Angeles, where drivers are petitioning for changes to the Los Angeles Airports’ pickup system. Ridesharing government regulations LA Los Angeles Lyft News regulations taxi system Taxis Uber What's Hot
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
SoFi has announced that it has signed a 20-year agreement with LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park to be the exclusive naming rights partner of the new SoFi Stadium, the future home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. SoFi Stadium, which is set to open in summer 2020, is a 298-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2020
It has nestled its way into the Los Angeles area, one of the U.S.’ With its high numbers, CREXi has joined the elite ranks of Los Angeles-based startups that have raised funding and reshaped the real estate industry. Real Estate CREXi funding investors Los Angeles News online marketplaces Property Management real estate What's Hot
American Banker
MARCH 11, 2016
MidFirst Bank in Oklahoma City has agreed to buy 1st Century Bancshares in Los Angeles. breaking_news community-banking m-a ca ok dealmaking-strategy
PYMNTS
MAY 12, 2020
Meanwhile, authorities in Los Angeles have put together lists of various places where people can get food or financial aid or other needs. SMBs canada COVID-19 digital ecommerce international Los Angeles Main Street News OfferUp Retail Toronto What's HotIn Toronto, a new service called DMS ShopHERE , powered by the Schulich School of Business, aims to help small companies and artists move their businesses online.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Youth-oriented shoe and apparel brand Vans has found the intersection of both, as seen in its most recent store opening this past week in Los Angeles. The 11,500-square-foot downtown space is designed around Los Angeles’ deep skateboarding roots and art community, with over two floors featuring work from a number of local artists; a wide range of Vans footwear, apparel and accessories; and a dedicated community experience studio.
PYMNTS
MARCH 25, 2020
In an unexpected twist for a tech company, Uber has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), one that has been brewing for 18 months, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday (March 25). At issue is the Los Angeles rule that requires companies to provide real-time geolocation data at the starting point and endpoint of each trip and the full ride route within 24 hours, via LA’s Mobility Data Specification (MDS).
PYMNTS
JANUARY 15, 2020
The sponsorship deal runs for 12 years, started in 2017 and runs through the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “We International alibaba Los Angeles News Olympics paris sponsorship Technology Tokyo What's HotChinese tech giant Alibaba has an Olympic sponsorship deal that’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and the company said it plans to use its technology to change and improve the way the Olympics operate, according to a report by the Associated Press.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 15, 2020
The sponsorship deal runs for 12 years, started in 2017 and runs through the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “We International alibaba Los Angeles News Olympics paris sponsorship Technology Tokyo What's HotChinese tech giant Alibaba has an Olympic sponsorship deal that’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and the company said it plans to use its technology to change and improve the way the Olympics operate, according to a report by the Associated Press.
PYMNTS
MAY 8, 2018
Though Musk has an ambitious tunneling project called The Boring Company , which aims to alleviate Los Angeles traffic by creating a network of tunnels beneath the city, the company has also raised funds by selling a bizarre line of Boring Company-branded products, such as a flamethrower. Retail Cryptocandy Elon Musk Elon Musk Companies Los Angeles News The Boring Company What's HotElon Musk just might become the next Willy Wonka with his latest venture.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 16, 2017
In a press release, Alipay said that with the beta launch, any of Alipay’s more than 520 million users visiting North American cities, such as New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco, can now easily discover, plan, make reservations, share experiences and pay for them via online payments at any local business using Yelp’s content.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 11, 2017
Los Angeles was, perhaps unsurprisingly, the first U.S. Los Angeles. The City of Angels launched its Alexa skill during the 2016 holiday season and leveraged it to push out information about holiday events in the area. The Los Angeles Information Technology Agency, which developed the skill, soon taught Alexa to provide information about reading times at local libraries and information about City Council members and upcoming sessions.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 17, 2017
Now, Los Angeles has even begun to develop location-specific skills for Alexa, with tentative plans to bring Google’s Allo and Microsoft’s Cortana along for the ride. But like most things, Los Angeles is starting off small with its AI assistant integrations — testing the digital waters rather than diving in head-first. Launched last month, users could ask Alexa to find holiday events in the Los Angeles area by saying, “Alexa, ask L.A.
PYMNTS
APRIL 17, 2018
Tesla Founder Elon Musk has added another prong to his master plan to save the world, an ambitious tunneling project called The Boring Company that aims to alleviate Los Angeles traffic by creating a network of tunnels beneath the city. The Boring Company is working to reduce costs, tunnel sizes and project lengths for new ventures — first in Los Angeles, then in other markets. Dos Equis has the “Most Interesting Man in the World.”
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Currently offered in a session subscription payment method, Handstand is available in Los Angeles and Orange County; the plan is to roll it out to Boston, New York, San Francisco and Chicago. uber of x fitness handstand Los Angeles News startups Uber of XDid you know that physical trainers and fitness instructors only get paid a very small fraction of the cost you pay the gym per hour?
PYMNTS
MARCH 1, 2018
When Los Angeles first began its efforts to market to international tourists in 2006, China wasn’t much of a consideration. Chinese tourism is a big deal for Los Angeles. tourism Los Angeles tourism Mobile Payments NewsWith all of the nations that sent tourists to L.A., China didn’t even make the top 10 a little over a decade ago.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Submitted images will serve as inspiration only, however — though they may appear on screens alongside models at a preview runway event in the Los Angeles Fashion District on Oct. Retail Fashion Line Fashion News fast fashion Forever 21 Los Angeles Fashion District News partnerships Taco Bell What's HotWant to wear your love of tacos on your sleeve? And no, we don’t mean sauce stains.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
So, we went from 600 profiles in Los Angeles to 12,000 over eight hours after our New York Times story. uber of x Borrow Dogs ecommerce Los Angeles Pet owners Pets sharing economy Uber of XDog lovers rejoice! If you ever wanted a dog but couldn’t care for it full-time, you’ve got an opportunity here. If you have a dog and are looking for a new “dog-sitter,” you’ve got an opportunity here. Meet Liam Berkeley, founder and CEO of Bark’N’Borrow.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 10, 2017
Merchant Innovation American Green California Cannabis cannabis commerce Congress Innovation Jeff SEssions Las Vegas Legislation Los Angeles Marijuana narcotics Nevada News Nipton CA pot pot tourism Retail Retail Feature Tourism weedIn real estate and in retail, location is everything. Malls operated on that theory for years: Put a few anchor stores in to draw foot traffic and the smaller ancillary stores feast on the revenue rewards of being close by.
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