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Philadelphia Mall Owner Takes Care Of Its Own

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There’s arguably no more polarizing macroeconomic issue in the retail world than the fate of the American mall. The problems start with how retailers view and serve the customer. But apparently they’re doing something right in Philadelphia. Caught in the middle of this customer squeeze are real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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European Mall Operator Citycon Works On BOPIS Service

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To enable customers to shop from the complete selection of multiple mall offerings and retrieve their purchases from one place, European mall operator Citycon is creating a buy-online-pick-up-in-store (BOPIS) service. Citycon runs 40 shopping centers throughout Estonia and the Nordic nations, Bloomberg reported.

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Today In Digital-First Banking: MercadoLibre Gets License From Brazil, Alacriti Collaborates With Glia On Customer Service

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The new license from the nation’s central bank will let it have independence in making and directly operating financial services there, along with accessing new kinds of financing. The new license from Ireland’s financial services watchdog will let it provide its services throughout 26 European nations.

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ATMIA Weighs In On Cashless Retail Ban Debate

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Amazon, of course, stands out as a marquee name in the move to make the retail experience wholly digital commerce. A similar ban has already passed in New Jersey and similar legislation has been backed by legislators in Philadelphia and signed into law this past week. And those stakeholders include ATM operators.

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How Connected Consumers Order Ahead During Their Commutes

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From SPOT to Starbucks , online platforms and retailers are providing consumers with new ways to place orders or make purchases from the car. SPOT serves cities including Los Angeles, Miami and Philadelphia, per a report last year. company-operated transactions. percent – of commuters – who did the same in 2017. Currently, 58.7

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Walmart’s Grocery Price War

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Walmart is gearing up to square off with Amazon across all retail fronts — and European price cutters like Aldi on the grocery front, where it has been heavily investing in lowering prices. percent lower than the average in the greater Philadelphia area. Grocers nationally are feeling the bite — operating profits for U.S.

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Banks and CDFIs: Partnering for community impact

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Terms range broadly based on the interests of the bank and the activities and needs of the CDFI—from short term operating lines of credit to long term loans that support a CDFI’s lending to affordable housing and community facilities developers, for example. Banks and CDFIs will also frequently co-invest in projects.

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