PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

In an effort to help promote local businesses for National Small Business Week next week, Chicago’s Uptown Chamber group Business Partners joined up with Groupon for a community event called Discover Uptown Collection. Through this joint effort, the intention is to celebrate local merchants on the city’s picturesque lakefront.

Chicago 108

Chicago Community Course National 108

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

Walgreens Boots Alliance is teaming up with Chicago-based VillageMD to make Walgreens “the first national pharmacy chain to offer full-service doctor offices co-located at its stores at a large scale,” according to a Wednesday (July 8) press release. markets in the next five years, with the intent to build hundreds more thereafter.

Houston 219

Houston Chicago Texas Meeting 219

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The partnership, which comes after Wonolo’s $32 million Series C funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, is rolling out to the Bay Area and Chicago markets first, but is expected to expand nationwide at a later date. Launched nationally in October, Waze Carpool now has 110 million monthly active users globally.

Chicago 119

Chicago Resources Community National 119

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The resale market is turning out to be one of the hottest trends of the young new year. The customer demand for secondhand is strong, and our thredUP partnership allows shoppers to find select national brands for the first time ever inside our stores.”. The overall resale market in the U.S. Resale is becoming mainstream.

Chicago 131

Chicago Retail Michigan Branding 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2020

” It has applied as common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. According to the filing , One Medical has nine locations — Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Washington, D.C. Investments in One Medical were led by the Carlyle Group, which owns 26.8

San Francisco 132

San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles Phoenix 132

PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2020

Banana Republic will use its partnerships to donate clothes through a number of affiliated organizations around the country, including Hour Working Women Program in New York, Central City Neighborhood Partners in Los Angeles, Family Focus Englewood in Chicago and more. ” Mark Breitbard , head of Banana Republic and Gap Inc.

Los Angeles 136

Los Angeles Chicago New York Training 136

Abrigo

JUNE 27, 2023

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. The real estate market is enticing to more than just new homeowners or investors. Real estate market AML risks Real estate is a proven, traditional, and well-established marketplace.

El Paso 195

El Paso United States Miami New York City 195

FICO

MAY 16, 2023

FICO will be holding “Score A Better Future Fundamentals” financial education workshops designed for high school students in the cities where Chelsea will be playing during the tour, including Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Chicago, Illinois.

North Carolina 98

North Carolina United States social media Illinois 98

PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Shares in Grubhub soared as much as some 39 percent Tuesday (May 12) on news that Uber is looking to buy the Chicago-based food-delivery platform. Uber has an approximate $56 billion market capitalization. Trading on Grubhub was temporarily halted twice during the session, most recently at around 1 p.m. ET for “news pending.”

Chicago 140

Chicago National Report Capital 140

Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Takeaway 2 Advisors recommend that financial institutions look behind some of the headlines and examine their own markets before ruling out CRE altogether. But understanding trends in their own portfolios and local markets can allow lenders to identify risk-appropriate CRE credits. They’re not your hometown.

Risk Management 221

Risk Management Management Lending Capital 221

South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

While the market focuses on deposits and liquidity, media pundits and analysts are waiting for credit problems to appear. CRE Risk Background While ten years ago, community and regional banks use to make up some 55% of the CRE market, in 2023, these banks now compose approximately 72% (below). touched off a wave of bankruptcies.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Los Angeles Regional 195

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2017

At the 2017 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Cicely Simpson, the organization’s executive vice president of government affairs and policy, and the Texas Restaurant Association’s vice president of marketing and innovation, Anna Tauzin, discussed the digitalization of the restaurant industry and its effect on delivery.

Chicago 131

Chicago Texas Washington Industry 131

PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2019

Mastercard said the technology will first be on display at the National Restaurant Association Show being held in Chicago this weekend (May 18-21). “We Mastercard and ZIVELO are partnering with Sonic Drive-In, which will be the first to pilot the technology at select Sonic locations around the country.

Chicago 140

Chicago Analytics Innovation Technology 140

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

He sensed the family’s passion and liked their idea of starting with selling milk at farmers’ markets, roadside shops and small grocery stores. In each new market opened in 2021, the community bank found an experienced ag lender who was seeking a new position. American Bank, National Association. Bunnell listened. Mason City.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2017

But then again, New Yorkers take pizza unusually seriously, a fact former Daily Show host — and proud New York style pizza fan — Jon Stewart proved during 3:32 minutes of pure unadulterated hatred for Chicago-style pizza. How appetizing. Domino’s last quarterly earnings reports saw the chain logging $1.48 percent growth.

Chicago 123

Chicago New York City New York Innovation 123

PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

The company will use the funding to double its headcount at its Chicago headquarters, as well as expand its national footprint over the next 12 months. Founded in 2011, Built In helps more than 1,800 customers connect with over 1 million technology professionals each month.

Tools 100

Tools Chicago Community Capital 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2018

In 2014, Amazon ’s Whole Foods became Instacart’s first national partner. Now, Instacart will count ALDI stores in greater Chicago — in areas as far as Rockford, Illinois — as part of its platform. ALDI tested the service in three markets — Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles — in August, Chain Store Age reported.

Los Angeles 102

Los Angeles San Francisco Dallas Atlanta 102

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2017

On the delivery end, Darkstore has partnered with a spread of startups and local and national courier and major shipping companies to then ship out same-day. The startup reportedly charges brands 3 percent per item that leaves a Darkstore storage space, up to a maximum of $20. As of December, the startup has enabled shipments of $1.7

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Los Angeles New York City Phoenix 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2017

The National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday (March 29) that what might be traditional deterrents to housing sales — in the form of higher prices and higher mortgage payments — are not stanching buying activity, even against the larger backdrop of a slowing economy (at least as measured by first-quarter growth).

Chicago 100

Chicago Policies Regional National 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

For its report, inMarket looked at nearly 100 Whole Foods stores in markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Francisco metropolitan areas. According to CNBC , that amount is beyond the $13 billion it spent last year on the national supermarket chain. billion last year.

Fort Worth 109

Fort Worth Los Angeles San Francisco Dallas 109

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Reports in the Financial Times earlier this week revealed that investors are advising startups to hold on to cash and gather reserves to remain stable amid any market uncertainties. With on-demand services like Airbnb landing a greater share of the business travel market, other players looking to compete are coming in fast.

Fintech 188

Fintech Capital New York City Analysis 188

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

This year we expect another year of market-leading growth. Noting that existing Carvana markets grew by 84 percent, he said, “The company’s four oldest markets each more than three years old grew by 50 percent and our oldest cohort of Atlanta grew by 18 percent. New Markets. In 2019, we increased GPU by $750.

Company 130

Company Miami San Antonio Oklahoma City 130

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2018

Through platforms such as Slice , small pizzerias can tap into technology that allows their customers to order pizza online for pickup or delivery — just like the larger national chains. Digital orders for local pizzerias is a largely untapped market. But many markets outside those areas are underserved. The Delivery Business.

San Francisco 128

San Francisco Comparison social media Online 128

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2016

“The ability to have Dunkin’ items delivered directly to you is something that our guests have been requesting for some time, and we will continue to evaluate a possible national rollout in the future,” Sherrill Kaplan, Dunkin’ Donuts VP of digital marketing and innovation, said in a statement.

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Boston Dallas Atlanta 100

Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Heck, in my recent travels to Vancouver and Chicago, words of admiration and wonder accompanied each mention of its growth story. The largest fintech bank in Latin America, this master of digital marketing – known for creating cool products with strong organic growth – continues its massive expansion in Mexico and Colombia.

Fintech 97

Fintech United States Mobile Chicago 97

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; One just completed her CPA exam, passed a mortgage underwriter training program and ran the Chicago Marathon. “We Grand Ridge National Bank: The premier league. Grand Ridge National Bank. Ask employees at Grand Ridge National Bank (GRNB) in Wheaton, Ill.,

Community Bank 169

Community Bank Community Montana Leadership 169

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2018

It’s a marketing and brand awareness play,” Cho told Digiday. Amazon recently opened two more locations in the city and, in September, it debuted in Chicago. According to the Chicago Tribune , the Wish Book will still be available online in early November. In other news, Sears Holdings Corp. The figure marks a 4.1

New York 135

New York New York City Chicago Branding 135

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

The term “money laundering” is believed to have originated as a result of infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone’s habit of channeling criminally obtained funds through laundromats, as their cash-heavy nature made it more difficult for the right side of the law to detect such money mixed in among legitimate payments.

Compliance 181

Compliance Regulation Chicago Tools 181

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2020

According to the National Weather Service, the wind chill brought the perceived air temperature down to the mid-30s. It’s always been part of the diet,” William Kern, a professor at the University of Florida, told the Chicago Sun-Times. Several markets in Washington, D.C. a pound at the Exotic Meat Market.

Florida 192

Florida Miami Puerto Rico Los Angeles 192

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Signature Bank, based in Chicago, announced a new accounts payable solution for its corporate clients designed to support businesses’ demand for choice when it comes to payment rails. Signature Bank Mixes Rails For AP. Cashfree Links India Firms To Faster Payments. Clear Embraces Blockchain For High-Volume Transactions. In the U.K.,

Payments 223

Payments Metro blockchain System 223

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

backers focused on accounts payable (AP) technology, cannabis procurement and small business lending, to name a few – but it was a FinTech specializing in the high-growth market of on-demand payroll that secured the top spot in this week’s roundup. Chicago’s Leaf Trade saw $4.5 From Singapore to the U.K., Leaf Trade.

Fintech 133

Fintech Capital Lending Report 133

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Most brands hope to make a big splash when they enter the market – but not for this type of reason. There are now over 1,000 Stockwell machines spread across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago.

Retail 130

Retail Los Angeles Branding San Francisco 130

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

“We don’t truly know how big it could be, but, again, the location is fairly significant,” Peter Zeytoonjian, USOC managing director of marketing and consumer products, told SportsBusiness Daily when the store opened in December. Last year, it closed a $1 billion venture capital round , according to news reports from Reuters. The Economics.

Retail 118

Retail Strategy New York City Los Angeles 118

American Banker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Here is an overview of the challenges — and possible solutions — faced by those banks and ones like them in clogged banking markets around the country. The Windy City is littered with small, privately held banks, some of which are looking to sell.

Chicago 28

Chicago Marketing Community Bank Regional 28

Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2019

Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families. FinCEN is committed to addressing compliance failures that put our financial system and national security at risk. The 12 major U.S.

System 264

System Las Vegas San Antonio San Diego 264

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

After much of Chicago burned to the ground in 1871, rebuilding the city involved various fundraising and restorative strategies. One famous effort took the form of donated books sent from common people (and royalty) in the U.K. Donation Sites.

Payments 182

Payments Chicago Strategy Digital Strategies 182

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

The companies are testing the service in four California and Oklahoma markets, with an eye toward a national launch in 2021. billion, Amazon is pushing to open more of its own Amazon Go grocery stores in Seattle, California, Chicago and Washington, D.C., A mere three years after buying the Whole Food grocery chain for $13.4

Online 160

Online Seattle NV Oklahoma 160