PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In the December Digital Identity Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest developments in the world of digital IDs, including a new digital driver’s license in the state of Colorado, a prototype facial recognition system for air travel in Finland and emerging methods that could threaten the validity of biometric authentication.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

The currency exchange company continues in the grips of a ransomware attack that has crippled its operations, as well as the foreign currency operations of its corporate clients, including HSBC and Barclays. About $1 million was swindled from the Colorado town of Eerie , with the FBI now investigating the matter.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Also, the Mersho Brothers, who operate Shoe Palace, have been issued equity in Genesis so that they will have 20 percent ownership of the enlarged group in the U.S. The chain currently has 167 retail locations, most of them operating under the Shoe Palace flag. California-based Shoe Palace was started in 1993 by the Mersho family.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In today’s top payments news, Wells Fargo has selected former Santander head executive Scott Powell to be its new chief operating officer. operations. Wells Fargo has tapped former Santander head executive Scott Powell to be its new chief operating officer. He will also serve on the bank’s operating committee.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Banking software provider Temenos announced Wednesday it will acquire Avoka, a Colorado-based firm focused on digital customer acquisition and onboarding, for $245 million. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, would bolster Temenos’s Digital Front Office product, which the company says has over 300 banking clients.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

Representatives from Colorado and Oregon, states known for liberal cannabis laws, want the cannabis industry to be included in future Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) legislation.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The bill was sponsored by Congressmen Ed Perlmutter of Colorado, Denny Heck of Washington, Steve Stivers of Ohio and Warren Davidson of Ohio, all members of the House Financial Services Committee. The legislation aims to ensure that state-authorized and regulated cannabis businesses are not forced to operate with cash only.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

million or 66 cents per share in operating income on $2.6 The Colorado-based firm also declared a 49 cents per common share dividend for the quarter concluding Sept. In October, VF Corporation reported $256.7 billion in revenue for the three months that concluded on Sept. The compares to $649 million or $1.63

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2021

Sports betting is only allowed in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and West Virginia. . As soon as the new Play Store policy goes into effect, DraftKings said in a statement to Google9to5 that it would bring its Sportsbook & Casino app to the U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2018

TerraPay’s low-value payments network enables customers to send and receive transactions across many different payment instruments and systems, which allows for operability in domestic, international and regional markets.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Cashless payments firm USA Technologies (USAT) is expanding its partnership with amusement kiosk operator National Entertainment Network (NEN) to bring expanded cashless payment options to more vending machines and devices, the companies announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. and Puerto Rico.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

“Kroger Pay is one of the few mobile wallets that pairs loyalty and payment,” said Mary Ellen Adcock, the group VP of operations at Kroger. The card is currently available in Columbus and Colorado, and is expected to be available for wide use in the spring. When the card is used with Kroger Pay, rewards double. ” .

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

A division of Partner Colorado Credit Union, Safe Harbor provides a compliance-based banking program for cannabis businesses. We built our platform to simplify the payments process for owners and operators in all industries and verticals," said Daniel Muller , CEO and founder of AeroPay, in a press release.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2019

It’s not even a back door, it’s more like an upper window,” Jeremy Skaff of Colorado-based Journey Business Solutions told the Reno Gazette-Journal. Cannabis operator Curaleaf Holdings announced July 18 it will acquire GR Companies (“Grassroots”), the largest private vertically integrated multi-state operator. .

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The states leading the probe include Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and Utah. Google is also facing a Chinese antitrust probe into whether Google took advantage of its hold over the Android mobile operating system in order to stifle competition. 15) blog. .

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2020

The system could possibly monetize every single social media post on a given network for operators as well as content creators. The program will likely make use of Voice, Block.one’s own social media network, which Block.one invested millions of dollars into last month so it could operate independently of Block.one.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2019

Uber is rolling out more ways to get around with expanded train and bus tickets for its customers in Denver, Colorado. Denver residents can now use Uber’s app to buy tickets from the city’s buses and trains operator, Regional Transportation District (RTD). The price is the same as other purchasing options, Uber said in a statement.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Build-A-Bear Workshop Chief Operations Officer Chris Hurt said in the announcement, “Build-A-Bear is working with some of the best family-focused venues in the country this holiday season and beyond to bring our unforgettable Make-Your-Own experience to even more places people go for fun and entertainment.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The initiative has been titled “Operation Corrupt Collector.” . To date, this joint operation includes 5 cases filed by the FTC, two filed by the CFPB, as well as 3 cases brought by the U.S. Both the FTC and CFPB, along with other agencies, share enforcement responsibilities under the FDCPA. . Department of Justice and U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

It also has a California office, which opened in 2017, and has plans for a Colorado office. Delivery Hero, the German food delivery platform that operates in 50 nations, is rolling out an early-stage VC firm called DX Ventures that will be managed independently to concentrate on furthering upstarts led by founders. and the World Bank.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2018

Green Chef has been in operation for about four years. For HelloFresh , the company focused on the big bump the acquisition would offer its logistics operations. The acquisition of Green Chef will drive synergies for operations, logistics and procurement.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2020

million in lost revenues, according to researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Missouri. Farmers have been focusing on selling food directly to customers as the virus has forced many restaurants to reduce operations or close. The total economic loss could easily top $1 billion.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

He noted that AeroPay has partnered with Safe Harbor Private Banking , a division of its partner Colorado Credit Union , to provide a digital bank-to-bank payment option for larger cannabis firms. The company will look to hire additional staff tied to product and operations support. Looking Toward Underserved Markets .

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Massachusetts joins a handful of states, including Colorado, Washington and Maine, that have taken steps to legalize recreational marijuana. This forces many operations to continue using cash. They don’t want to spend half their day moving money around and worrying about their employees getting paid in cash.”.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

In Colorado, Blush Beauty Bar opened for appointments again, marking the first occasion that clients have been able to enter the business in nearly 50 days. The business, however, handled some orders the next day, which its operator called a “vastly improved operation” in a social media update cited by the outlet.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

The first opening will take place in Frisco, Texas next March, followed by Indianapolis, Indiana; Lexington, Kentucky; Schaumburg, Illinois; Boulder, Colorado; and Portland, Oregon in the second quarter of 2017. Less is more,” Dustin Netral, SVP of operations for Fabletics, said in a press release.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

This shift has prompted many eateries to rely on emerging tools like artificial intelligence (AI) to better manage various aspects of their operations as consumers transact remotely. Assisting in restaurant operations and combating fraud are not the only ways in which AI can contribute. AI is a priority with us,” Smith said. “We

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CB Insights

MARCH 4, 2022

The startup operates in the US and has teams in San Francisco, Texas, Colorado, and Washington, among other locations in the US. Anrok’s revenue has increased 7x over the past 6 months, and its team size has more than doubled. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, log in here.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

To illustrate how AI adoption is playing out in the field, the November Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker® contains a deep dive on the efforts of the Colorado-based Boston Market chain. Catering to Individual Tastes at Scale.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 2, 2021

It currently operates in 14 markets across the states of Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and Utah, catering to almost 2,600 qualified off-market buyers. The company reportedly witnessed a 600% year-on-year increase in revenue from June 2020 to June 2021. The company currently employs 180 people. Want the full post?

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2020

The owner/operator of 85 shopping centers in California, Colorado and Illinois said shoppers are returning to recently reopened malls, but they’re not lingering, according to a CNBC report.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2017

operates a nationwide chain of casual dining restaurants offering a diverse range of menu items. We are excited to be expanding our delivery options and combining BJ’s extensive menu with the convenience of Grubhub,” said Lon Ledwith, executive vice president of operations at BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.,

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Restoring Family Links, which helps reconnect family members separated by crisis, conflict and migration, has been in operation for almost 150 years. We are grateful to have a partner that shares our mission of connecting loved ones,” said Gino Greco, Red Cross regional CEO for Colorado and Wyoming. “We

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2018

The recent news that Colorado National Bank had been bought for that sum begs a few questions. They are the owners of Transact Pro , which operates as a payments processing firm in Latvia. And it is a relatively small bank, with just two branches in Colorado. Who were the buyers? And how come so … cheap?

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2020

The owner/operator of 85 shopping centers in California, Colorado and Illinois said shoppers are returning to recently reopened malls, but they’re not lingering, according to a CNBC report.

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American Banker

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The company agreed to acquire a Colorado plan provider that operates as RPS Plan Administration and 24HourFlex.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Wiland operates one of the largest consumer databases, tracking more than $220 billion in transactional, SKU-level data — transactional and behavioral — for over 235 million Americans. But the Colorado economy has been good to Wiland, Heitman added.

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