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Off The Continent And Into Puerto Rico For Online SMB Lending

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In a partnership formed recently with Puerto Rico’s Oriental Bank, Biz2Credit said late last month that it has begun offering its digital lending platform to the bank’s commercial clients. Verticals within the SMB realm that may be receptive to online lending, he said, include manufacturing and retail.

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Earnings roundup: Digital adoption drives FI investment

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At Puerto Rico-based, $18.6 Financial institutions are investing in digital and mobile banking offerings, closing out 2023 with an uptick in digital adoption. This trend was prevalent in the fourth quarter of 2023 for large and small financial institutions alike.

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No Candy: Godiva To Close US Stores

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retail presence in recent decades, is reversing course and closing all its North American brick-and-mortar locations, according to numerous online news sources citing a company statement. They are in 31 states and Puerto Rico. Godiva, the maker of high-end chocolates that significantly expanded its U.S.

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This Week In Retail: Funding, Finance And Tech

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This week in retail, we’ve seen news coming in from multiple sides, including that of Apple’s projected increase in smartwatch sales , U.K. The discount retailer has also announced two partnerships this week, one with Google and one with IBM. Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands consumers.

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Petco’s $864 Million IPO Beats Forecasts 

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The nationwide chain — which operates about 1,470 retail stores selling pet supplies and professional services like veterinary care — is changing its name to Petco Health and Wellness in conjunction with the listing. Mexico and Puerto Rico, including a network of more than 100 in-store veterinary hospitals.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Razer Fintech, Visa Unveil Prepaid Card; SafetyPay Collaborates With LATAM’s Rappi

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Plus, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is investing roughly $750 million in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is investing approximately $750 million in Reliance Industries subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. percent share of Reliance Retail. through March 2024.

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Walgreens Launches New Loyalty Program, Ups Same-Day Service

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In a press release , the company said it aims to provide its customers with the “fastest same-day retail pickup offering available today.” Puerto Rico and the U.S. Walgreens said the previous version of its app had been downloaded more than 65 million times and that its current loyalty program has more than 100 million members.