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Entering the cannabis banking market

Independent Banker

While the legal status of banking cannabis-related businesses remains fuzzy at the federal level, community banks in some states are finding that, with proper controls, they’re able to enter this niche market and offer banking services to these local businesses. decided to take a close look at that market. “We By Judith Sears.

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Amazon Plans Whole Foods Expansions In Closed Sears Stores

PYMNTS

Neil Saunders, managing director of retail at GlobalData, said Amazon is smart to secure former retail spaces, and that landlords are open to grocery stores because they help drive foot traffic. In November, Amazon announced the expansion of grocery pickup from Whole Foods Markets through Prime Now in eight more cities.

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Pomelo’s Fast Fashion, Affordable Pricing And Global Ambitions

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Millions of people, he noted — from Tulsa to Tibet, given how connected the world is these days — who are all united by a search for what’s next in forward-looking fashion. The new funds, according to CEO David Jou, will go toward tripling Pomelo’s product line and “doubling down” on Indonesia, Pomelo’s newest market.

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