PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Lidl reportedly plans to open as many as 100 locations across the East Coast by mid-2018, starting with 20 stores located in North and South Carolina, as well as Virginia. Lidl already operates in 27 countries worldwide with around 10,000 locations to its name. The grocery chain has opened a U.S.

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social media Virginia South Carolina North Carolina 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Carrboro, North Carolina-based chain has used its technology-first strategy to get, keep and grow its customer base – even while its stores were shut down early in the pandemic. Beyond email, we also have a strong presence and following on social media, with both national and local pages on all the major platforms.”.

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Technology Retail North Carolina National 131

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

These programs can help restaurants improve their customer relationship management (CRM) operations and harness the power of data to understand the best way to improve their customers’ experiences. Coffee companies aren’t the only ones that are changing the way they operate.

Strategy 148

Strategy Data North Carolina Charlotte 148

Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

I first wrote of such a position based on an idea posed by a student in my class at the North Carolina School of Banking. Develop and support a brand that is consistent with strategy, including traditional and non-traditional advertising, social media, and service excellence criteria. But this position is different.

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Training Leadership North Carolina Resources 84

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Both of the nation’s mega-retail players have spent the week strategizing how to strike a balance between three goals — protecting their thousands of employees, serving their massive customer bases and keeping supply chains operating at as close to normal as imaginable given the highly abnormal circumstances.

North Carolina 130

North Carolina Retail Nevada Tennessee 130

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

All our locations are in urban areas of North Carolina, and we’re going up against the biggest institutions to attract talent. We did about 850 loans for $50 million in 81 different markets [in North Carolina]. James Sills: Talent and retention of talent is our number one strategic priority in 2023.

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Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Financial Branding Quote of the Year Award – goes to Piper Sandler’s Scott Hildenbrand : “Every bank has a peer group to compare their financial ratios, but bank leaders should also have a social media peer group.” The Holy Crap Operational Risk Award – goes to the growing threat of ransomware with bank technology vendors.

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Fintech Community Regional Technology 194