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Bank of the West Adds ATMs for Young Customers on the Move

Bank Innovation

Bank of the West recently added 143 ATMs across the Denver and Sacramento metro areas through an agreement with ATM operator Cardtronics. Millennials, actually. One target?

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Bento for Business Sets Big Goals with $9 Million in Funding

Bank Innovation

Bento for Business wants to provide its customers with money management tools combined with banking solutions, similar to the personal financial management app for millennials, MoneyLion, according to company CEO Farhan Ahmad. For the task, San Francisco-based Bento raised $9 million in a new round of funding today.

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Ex-Uber Exec To File $250M SPAC IPO Backed By Former Google CEO

PYMNTS

Hims , a direct-to-consumer company selling health products targeted at millennials, is using a SPAC to go public , for example. Michael served as chief business officer at the San Francisco-based ridesharing giant where he led the merger of Uber with Didi Chuxing Technology , a Beijing ridesharing company, according to the report.

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IKEA Tests Furniture Rentals

PYMNTS

To reach more consumers and foster more eco-friendly operations, IKEA is testing out renting its furniture offerings in Japan, Curbed reported Wednesday (Jan. The move comes as consumers — particularly millennials — are opting for furniture subscriptions through startups like Feather.

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Outdoorsy On Adventure Travelers, Driveway Surfers And Trying To Be The Airbnb For RVs

PYMNTS

Entrepreneurs sometimes see opportunity in places that are far from the hustle and bustle of city life: When spending time in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Co-founder and CEO Jeff Cavins spotted an unmet need for accommodations other than hotels or home shares in scenic destinations. They want everything on demand,” Cavins said.

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IKEA Gears Up For First Store In India

PYMNTS

And IKEA is making other moves in international markets: To reach more consumers and foster more eco-friendly operations, for example, the brand is testing out renting its furniture offerings in Japan, Curbed reported in January. “India is an opportunity to make the next 75 years of IKEA.”.

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Why Goodwill Regions Are Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces

PYMNTS

More than 100 Goodwill store locations ranging from New York to San Francisco are uploading products like collectibles, clothing and furniture to the platform to drive in-store and online sales. With the tie-up, the items are listed under handles for regional Goodwill locations. for sellers and buyers.

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