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SMBs Ramp Up Legal Fight Against New Virgin Money Owner CYBG

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The complaint alleges mistreatment of small business borrowers between 2001 and 2012. Separate reports in The National noted that RGL first announced last year that it was looking to raise funds from Augusta Ventures to initiate legal action against both Clydesdale and NAB in relation to tailored business loans.

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Shake Shack On Tapping AI And Other Tools To Optimize The Customer Experience

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This pressure to innovate is affecting QSRs of all sizes, from independent eateries serving loyal local followings to national or even international behemoths reaching millions of customers each year. New York-based burger chain Shake Shack is no exception. Post-Pandemic Moves.

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Facebook Users Will ‘Like’ Ordering Papa John’s Via New ‘Start Order’ Button

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This builds on the pizza delivery company’s legacy of digital firsts, which began in 2001 when the company incorporated digital ordering at all of its U.S. It was letting customers order by text message in 2007, offering digital rewards by 2010, and became the first national restaurant brand to launch a custom Apple TV ordering app.

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Like, Love, Yum: Papa John’s ‘No Brainer’ Decision To Be A Facebook ‘Start Order’ First Mover

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It’s basically that easy, now that Papa John’s has become the first national pizza brand to offer instant ordering via Facebook ’s new “Start Order” button. By 2001, Papa John’s had incorporated digital ordering at all of its U.S. For that reason, branding is going to become even more important, said Rhoten. Press button.

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Toys That Have Stood The Test Of Time

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The original STEM toy, and part of the first class of toys inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame (yes, that exists), has actually been around for over 100 years. It is also believed to have been the first toy ever advertised in a national campaign with a nationally recognized slogan. Barbie has changed a lot over time.

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In Praise Of The Selfie And The Commerce It Drives

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National Selfie Day has passed into the history books once again. The founding hero of National Selfie Day — not that he receives his full recognition among the selfie masses — is a U.S. Brands are turning narcissism into cold hard cash. lamp manufacturer and early photography enthusiast named Robert Cornelius.

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The Changing Face Of Retail In Times Square

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Toys“R”Us had occupied the space since 2001, but the move wasn’t so much a case of Times Square no longer being a valuable location to house a brand’s flagship store as it was the toy giant simply trying to cut costs. 20 Times Square will also feature a number of bars, restaurants, other highly recognizable retail stores and a cabaret.

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