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Making A Market For Water With A Caffeinated Kick

PYMNTS

The problem, Phocus Co-founder John Mittel discovered while staring into a vending machine while he was still in medical school at the University of Louisville, was all of the other things that one ended up drinking to gain access to the caffeine. It can now be found in 1,500 retail locations nationwide and counting.

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Why Thorntons Is Investing In The Loyal C-Store Customer

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Specifically, the Louisville, Kentucky-based Thorntons chain spent much of the late 90s and early 2000s upgrading the convenience experience at its now 192 locations. And in the modern era of retail, according to Thorntons, that means making loyalty rewards for the customer. You’re already there, may as well grab a candy bar.

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Shipping Inconsistencies Plague Nonessential eCommerce

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Nonessential retail is highly dependent – in some cases, completely dependent – on eCommerce during the COVID-19 crisis. As part of the collaboration, FEMA will gain access to UPS’ central Worldport facilities in Louisville for temporary staging. And eCommerce success is dependent upon shipping. Therein lies a serious problem.

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Uber Of X: Truxx Is The Uber Of Moving

PYMNTS

We are also expanding into retail partnerships as a “last mile” service. By promoting and offering in-store access to the Truxx service, retailers drive sales by conveniently solving a problem for customers for no additional cost. TruxxRetail is for pickups at a partner retail location. TruxxMe is driver-only.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

American Bank, National Association. Classic Bank, National Association. The First National Bank In Sioux Falls. Dakota Community Bank & Trust, National Association. The Miners National Bank of Eveleth. The National Iron Bank. The First National Bank of Gilbert. Louisville. Mason City.