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Off The Continent And Into Puerto Rico For Online SMB Lending

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In a partnership formed recently with Puerto Rico’s Oriental Bank, Biz2Credit said late last month that it has begun offering its digital lending platform to the bank’s commercial clients. Verticals within the SMB realm that may be receptive to online lending, he said, include manufacturing and retail.

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Petco’s $864 Million IPO Beats Forecasts 

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The nationwide chain — which operates about 1,470 retail stores selling pet supplies and professional services like veterinary care — is changing its name to Petco Health and Wellness in conjunction with the listing. Mexico and Puerto Rico, including a network of more than 100 in-store veterinary hospitals. billion in 2019. .

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Retail Pulse: Stein Mart Plans Amazon Locker Rollout; Dressbarn Stores To Close

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are joining forces with Amazon in moves that could help bring shoppers into their stores: Stein Mart , for instance, announced this week that it plans to roll out Amazon Hub Lockers at stores in 28 states. Ascena Retail Group is planning to shutter approximately 650 Dressbarn locations. From Next in the U.K.

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JCPenney Stores To Stop Selling Appliances

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Legacy retailer JCPenney has announced that it won’t sell major appliances after Feb. The company also said that furniture will only be available online and in some stores in Puerto Rico. Ellison saw an opportunity after watching Sears increasingly lose market share and stores. too much real estate.

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Data Enablers: Motionloft, For Retail Traffic And More

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But how does a retailer know how many people are coming in and out of its space? The business focuses on three main industries: retail, commercial real estate and smart city development. Then, the data transmits in real time and is aggregated to an online dashboard. People are always moving. Motionloft has those numbers.

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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

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Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online in more than 190 countries. Louis test market reportedly saw foot traffic that exceeded the national average by 18.5 retailers so far in 2019, compared to the 5,524 store closures for all of last year. In the U.K., In Other Brick-and-Mortar News .

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Grocery Round-Up: Digital-First Delivers For Kroger, Another Instacart Pair-Up And Hoarding Round 2

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Online sales were up 108 percent during the quarter. In late October , Cincinnati-based Kroger announced its “Restock Kroger” program — which aims to improve shipping, distribution and the links between its online and offline businesses — would be a major boost for shareholders. billion since March.”. "As 3) press release.