PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Grocery retailer Winn-Dixie opened a second location of its next-gen, upscale store concept in Tampa, Florida, in the beginning of November. In other organic grocery news, former Sprouts Farmers Market CEO and current Chairman Doug Sanders is reportedly stepping down from his board position effective Feb. 20 of next year.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2018

One month after Target acquired delivery startup Shipt in an effort to bring same-day delivery to customers nationwide, the retailer plans to roll out same-day delivery in select Florida markets, CNBC reported. Target will offer the service first from its stores in the Tampa and South Florida areas on Feb.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

It is the nation’s second largest grocery retailer, but Kroger is not done growing. In an annual investment meeting on Wednesday, Kroger executives said they are taking a fresh look at their acquisitions and mergers (A&M) strategy, pointing out there is $100 billion market potential in companies that are defined as requiring a turnaround.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2017

Amazon is taking on Best Buy in the home installation and service market where Geek Squad has dominated by quietly rolling out its own service unit. After all it is very apt at entering a market and dominating it.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Grocery pickup, which came to market in August, is now available in eight cities, and Amazon said it has plans for “continued expansion.”. In September , Amazon and Whole Foods Market brought the service to Ann Arbor, Detroit, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Madison, Omaha, St. Florida and New York are competitive markets for grocery.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

After two years on the market, Amazon will shut down its restaurant delivery service in London, according to the Evening Standard. It is currently available in Baltimore, Tampa, San Jose and Chicago, among others. The company told customers about the change in an email, saying the service would be discontinued after Dec.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

billion, on an 82 percent increase in retail sales. That is the most organic growth of any automotive retailer ever in the U.S. This year we expect another year of market-leading growth. Our cohort growth was broad based with many markets crossing key milestones.”. New Markets. In 2019, we increased GPU by $750.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

And in Tampa, a family of local eateries called Frenchy’s Restaurants plans to launch its Frenchy’s To Go concept. The new law would require most retail outlets to accept physical currency. DoorDash commands 35 percent of the third-party delivery market. QSRs are incorporating the technology into their business models.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

After running a three-store pilot approximately one year ago, home improvement and appliance chain Lowe’s has announced news it will partner with software-powered electronics retailer b8ta to launch its “Smart Home powered by b8ta” connected-home shopping experience. Smart Home powered by b8ta is available in select major U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2018

The company began reaching out to pharmacists in what could today be called targeted marketing. It was a classic new strategy,” Charlie Brown, vice president of marketing at NCH, told RetailMeNot. Loebel persuaded local merchants to invest in coupons he would mail to thousands of potential customers,” The Tampa Bay Times reported. “If

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As a result, Target has been rolling out delivery to its customers in several major markets after acquiring Shipt for $550 million in cash in Dec. We’re going to be in all the major markets, and we bring a breadth of assortment that is not just food and beverage and grocery. But not all retailers are moving as fast as Target.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Omnichannel features are becoming more crucial as tech-savvy millennials gain more spending power and influence, according to the PYMNTS Enterprise Retail Grocery Report. Nearly 17 percent of consumers say having the ability to scan and pay with a mobile phone is the most important factor when choosing a grocery retailer.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

Some entrepreneurs are inspired to start companies because they spot unmet needs in the market: Frontdesk Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer Jesse DePinto, for instance, saw the amateur nature of home shares but the opportunity for something better than a hotel. It has units in cities such as Charlotte, Tampa, Milwaukee and Columbus.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

It didn’t work out so well, noted Jeff Green, a partner at retail real estate firm Hoffman Strategy Group. Dominance in its home market aside, Publix is looking to expand its footprint and menu of offerings. In 2015, Safeway took over three Albertsons stores and poured $30 million in bringing the West Coast brand to Publix country.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2020

And, separately, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times, for restaurants and other firms that have levied those charges, the Better Business Bureau has said COVID-19 surcharges are ethical, if disclosed. In one example reported by abc13.com, In one example, the “peak surcharge” from UPS , in place since April, comes in at $1.81

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2017

Walmart’s online grocery service is up an running in six markets. In San Jose and Denver, Walmart has its own fleet of drivers to deliver groceries; in Phoenix, Tampa and now Orlando and Dallas, it uses Uber drivers (or will starting this week). So what now?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

And, while LeCraw said his company has relationships with sports teams and concert venues, it hits the pavement when the firm launches in new markets by meeting with venues and promoters. When the company enters a new city — it recently came to Tampa , for instance — it seeks to cover what is new and exciting in the local area.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Evolving with the customer has enabled the retailer to stay relevant, even through the struggles that so many brick-and-mortar companies are facing — though, of course, Lowe’s is not a pure brick-and-mortar business, with its robust web presence and mobile app. We want to help them love where they live.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Target Market. For example, if a company that serves riders in California wants to expand to Tampa, Florida, they can place an ad on the app. “We We can prime the Tampa market to say ‘Vendor X is coming in three months; do you want to drive for Company X?’” And, yes, Uber isn’t alone in the price complaints department.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 12, 2020

Two, customers seemed to move to the next-most-logical channel (marketers, you are free to use our new terminology). The mix of ATM numbers, combined with early retail re-openings, gives us the feeling that people may be using substantially less cash than before. The Bank of Tampa, $1.9 billion, Tampa, Fla. Eagle CU, $1.0

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 6, 2018

For example, should branch managers have small business banking in their curriculum, or retail wealth management? If the bank's strategy is to be the top business bank in the markets where they have branches, the answer is clear. Jeff P.S. All this talk about execution reminds me of John McCay, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach.

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Gonzobanker

APRIL 23, 2020

In addition to standard CRE groupings of office properties (owner-occupied, multi-tenant, multi-family, retail/restaurant, industrial, land, etc.), If the institution is not getting the right markets that are indicative of its geography, now is the time to find a provider that can provide at least quarterly updates. Enough said, Tom.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For the past four-plus years, Chesler has guided Glacier through continued growth and successful acquisitions across the West, all while staying true to Glacier’s local market culture. Goes to the growing cacophony of low-code and no-code software promises in the bank tech market. Man That’s a Cruddy Market.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The wellness trends is affecting everything from the way gyms operate to how retailers design clothing to how smart cities are designed. Authenticity as a marketing tool has now taken off among feminine care and sexual wellness brands looking to destigmatize taboo topics. Gyms are also being leveraged as retail partners.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2017

That seems to have been the succession plan of former CEO Ian McLeod, who recently resigned to take a job with pan-Asian retailer Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited. “We’re looking at the demographics around our stores and deciding which format works best in those communities,” Hucker told the Tampa Bay Times.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In fact, despite Generation Y’s enthusiasm for exercise, mid-market fitness clubs have actually seen their memberships stagnate over the years. The gyms offer a wide variety of amenities, often including classes, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional mid-market gym membership.

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