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Kroger To Bring CBD Products To Stores

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A spokesperson for Kroger said, according to the outlet, “Like many retailers, we are starting to offer our customers a highly curated selection of topical products like lotions, balms, oils and creams that are infused with hemp-derived CBD.” released in February, the market could reach $16 billion by the year 2025.

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NJ Online Gaming Revenue Set To Grow 66 Pct This Year

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With blackjack and roulette on mobile phones, the growing market for online sports wagering in New Jersey has introduced gamblers to virtual casino games. The market was set up to be incredibly competitive,” Grove said, according to the report, “and that competition is successfully producing a product that’s engaging consumers.”.

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SNAP Users Shut Out Of The Digital Grocery Aisles

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We’re looking forward to being able to bring the benefits of the online market to low-income Americans participating in SNAP.”. An opinion, incidentally, that some retailers, particularly Walmart, concur with. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement announcing the effort. Though Walmart is a participant in the U.S.

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Enabling Digital Commerce At Sporting Venues With Mobile Ticketing

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legal sports betting market following a 2018 Supreme Court Decision to legalize such activities is $150 billion. In New Jersey, for instance, mobile sports betting is growing to the point where the state is reportedly near topping Las Vegas as the country’s biggest market. The estimated potential revenue for the U.S.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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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 Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Congrats to Randy and a great management team. The Bank That Gets Fintech.

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Game-Changing Tech Or Dystopian Nightmare? How 16 Industries Could Be Transformed By Facial Recognition

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While the technology is still developing, many companies (including Amazon) are banking on it as a disruptive force in a myriad of markets. From creating checkout-free retail stores to eliminating concert tickets, here are 16 industries that are starting to transform with facial recognition technology. Marketing & Advertising.

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Macy’s Looks To Expand Pop-Ups After Weak Holiday Sales

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The retailer noted that the holiday sales season had started well but fell off in mid-December. 26), the firm managed to beat expectations on sales and earnings (though same-store sales missed) and investors were happier for the good news — sending the brand’s stock up 4 percent in pre-market trading. percent to 2.5 billion or $4.38