PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Lawmakers in New Jersey are proposing a bill to solidify data privacy guidelines and inflict tougher limits on the tech industry, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (March 2). The bill mandates that tech firms get authorization from New Jersey consumers before collecting and selling information to third parties.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 30, 2020

For one community bank in New Jersey, its digital overhaul came at a crucial time, and Provident Bank has been pushing its digital capabilities to customers during the novel coronavirus pandemic since revamping its online banking earlier this month.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

With blackjack and roulette on mobile phones, the growing market for online sports wagering in New Jersey has introduced gamblers to virtual casino games. Mobile betting, however, is only allowed in five: New Jersey, West Virginia, Iowa, Pennsylvania and Nevada per earlier reports.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Good news for restaurants, physical retail — and consumers — but bad news for delivery apps, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), streaming services, and apparently bitcoin, although many expect this dip to be temporary, reported CoinDesk. Meanwhile, New Jersey Sen.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Digitally native retailers are opening stores to bring their virtual experiences into the real world, and Zola is one of the latest merchants to test out the brick-and-mortar waters. The wedding retailer opened a store in New York City’s Flatiron District that is billed as a “one-stop-shop for wedding planning.”.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

After serving as destinations for Big Apple shoppers for at least 50 years, northern New Jersey’s malls are aiming to find ways to differentiate themselves as a new retail neighbor arrives. The American Dream retail and amusement complex is expected to open on Oct.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Lawmakers in New Jersey have passed a bill to ban stores from going cashless. According to Chain Store Age , the legislation requiring all brick-and-mortar retailers to accept cash was unanimously approved by the N.J. But companies like Amazon , as well as other major retailers, have spoken out about the legislation.

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