PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The $350 million deal is expected to close within 30 days, the Los Angeles Times reported. BevMo boasts an operation in 161 neighborhood stores in California, Arizona and Washington, which goPuff plans to use to integrate its micro-fulfillment centers. West Coast, according to a blog post from goPuff.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The news comes as the first Amazon Fresh opened , with the eCommerce retailer providing access to the general public to the Los Angeles store in September. Giant Eagle , the Pennsylvania-based supermarket chain, has debuted its myPerks multi-tiered loyalty program in a community in Ohio.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

According to Bloomberg , the site is under construction on Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Woodland Hills, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, and documents filed with the city show the new location is more like a traditional big box supermarket than a high-tech, high-priced Amazon location. The latter operates without human cashiers.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2020

Weee, which was started in 2015, began as a community buying platform that received Asian spices and fresh produce, among other items. The company provides its offering in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Seattle. It has over 5 million registered users.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2020

The closures announced on Wednesday include many stores in the vicinity of Los Angeles and the last two open stores in Florida. A representative of the tech company said, per the report, “Due to current COVID-19 conditions in some of the communities we serve, we are temporarily closing stores in these areas.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

That is, the store might cost $50,000 a month to fully operate when launch, build out, staff, ongoing maintenance and other costs are factored into the equation. Brands are choosing to go the brick-and-mortar route because it allows them to build community. Pop-Up Retail Trends.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Boulevard is striving to reinvent the way premium spas and salons do business. Biju is well respected in the payments community, and he’s been innovative with the payments products he’s put forward in the marketplace. Nair will manage, develop and scale the company’s payments business unit.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2018

Bungalow also helps to create a sense of community through exclusive social events and volunteer opportunities so residents can get to know each other. “My It was hard to find a great home and even harder to build a supportive community away from friends and family,” Andrew Collins, co-founder and CEO of Bungalow, said in a press release. “We

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

Sure, other DTC operators turn to such tactics as pop-up shops or wholesale relationships with brick-and-mortar operators, but as Dossa explained, his company’s customized products and core value are not well-suited to physical retail. “We One recent example comes from Los Angeles-based Pepper. DTC Analytics.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Really, the focus is on building the right type of community. The Lenfest Institute’s mission is to develop and support sustainable business models for local journalism,” said the institute’s Director of Operations Ken Herts. “We It’s not about Facebook tools and services,” Grant noted.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2017

The smart light poles, which can be deployed on roadways, streets and parking lots, work to improve wireless and broad network coverage in urban areas via wirelessly connected LED lighting, thus creating a foundation for urban communities to evolve into “smart cities.” According to Roger Karner, president of Philips Lighting’s U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

“This integration furthers our mission of becoming the daily habit in local by connecting people with more entertainment choices in their community. AMC operates the most productive theaters in the United States’ top markets, including the top three markets of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

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Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

As expected, bad actors are surfacing, and financial crimes divisions of community financial institutions are struggling with the realization that loans rushed through may be fraudulent. This is welcomed news for community financial institutions. The Fed has recently announced the first arrests in connection with PPP fraud.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

The company ceased operations in late January after laying off 30 percent of its workforce in May 2018. That came after it shut down service in Seattle, Los Angels, and New York. We have also enjoyed giving back to our community through meal kit donations, volunteer service, and so much more.”.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

From the list of trainers, she might pick Leyon, who served as a consultant on the Liteboxer project from his Los Angeles gym, Gloveworx. The company will operate on a DTC basis for the foreseeable future, although they have received inquiries from gyms and fitness retailers.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

communities. That matters because as time goes by and existing cities become prohibitively expensive — think San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles, with Chicago, Boston and other areas not far behind — many younger, well-educated consumers are making moves to exurban or even rural areas, or smaller cities.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Opolis is offering the best solution we’ve seen yet that can provide the security and benefits usually restricted to traditional workplaces,” said Richard Brow, head of Community Development for MakerDAO, according to Coin Desk. Maker is looking forward to seeing how Dai can help de-risk this emerging workforce.”.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Grocery stores are undergoing historic transformation thanks to digital technology, transforming from rather staid operations to places that feature the latest retail and delivery innovations. That’s all fine and dandy, assuming consumers are within easy reach of those grocery stores.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2017

Before we jump into the post, here are a few quick facts about Los Angeles and its tech scene: Greece’s population was 10,823,732 in 2015. GDP of Los Angeles County (2015): $930.82 PYMNTS: Can you describe your personal and/or professional experience with the tech community in Greece?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

But at Neiman Marcus and Jo-Ann Stores, it occurred to their teams that there was more they could do in this time when both of their physical retail operations are on hiatus. Nationwide, healthcare workers are facing a personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage that is quickly becoming critical.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

More importantly, how does one use such a thing — or even a bike — and operate it in an urban environment without falling off, getting hit and suffering injury? Bird , a company focused on e-scooters , provided more than 10 million rides in its first 12 months of operation. It’s hardly an academic concern. Scooter Accident.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms. Kathleen C.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Polk notes the brand is often accused of “subsidizing” the costs of operating in lower income neighborhoods with the profits from the higher-cost locations, but, he says that’s not actually accurate. A meal in the pricey Brentwood region might sell a dish for $7 to $8 apiece — about par for a fast casual offering in that area.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 1, 2024

With financial hardship, competition from dominant players, and a startup budget, Gentle Monster faced many of the same challenges as a community bank. How Banks Can Leverage: Niche markets abound in banking, and community banks are in the perfect position to create a following on a national level should they desire.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2018

Milk and Eggs , operating regionally in the Los Angeles area, partners with local farms and artisanal food makers to help bring food to consumers that is sourced from their own communities, spanning milk, eggs, dairy meats and vegetables. Refreshing the Delivery Model – Literally. “We

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The eCommerce giant signed contracts with apartment owners and managers representing over 850,000 units, including ones from AvalonBay Communities Inc., They will receive mobile notifications when packages arrive, including a code for retrieving them. Equity Residential, Greystar and the Bozzuto Group. The Finite Shelf. Next Wednesday, Oct.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. They are built as a relationship bank serving the Korean community in LA and surrounding areas. So, as a branchless bank, BofI has leveraged its significantly lower operating expenses into profit.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One where grocery stores, restaurants and eCommerce can deliver anything and everything to your home almost instantly by drone, payments are automatic, doctors do house calls, people communicate by FaceTime and most of the labor force works remotely. But who can afford to train and staff such a team? … But, so what?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Simon wondered if he wanted to open a store or have an online venture, but he considered the latter because he knew more about how the web works than how to operate a brick-and-mortar store. It is from a restaurant in Los Angeles that, in a way, brought Oaxacan cuisine to the United States.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2019

But what has gotten less attention – largely because the practice is less common – is how microlending operations play out in developed nations like the U.S. In Bangladesh, a $100 loan can be life-changing – in Los Angeles, that isn’t funding enough to think about starting a business,” she said. “So A Long Journey.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

At the time, the retailer said it would leverage its stores and Shipt’s proprietary technology platform and community of shoppers to bring same-day delivery to Target customers around the country. The team is moving remarkably quick,” John Mulligan, Target’s chief operations officer, said.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2017

Virtually unheard of even a few years ago, these days there are over 1,000 bike-share operations in locations around the globe — and research firm Berger expects that by year 2020, the industry will be worth almost $6 billion annually. As of the latest U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Community Bank Advisory Council Members.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 20, 2017

In 2011, on these pages, I wrote my most read blog post ever, titled: Does your bank achieve positive operating leverage? For some time, banks between $1B and $10B in total assets tend to wring out the best expense ratios (operating expense/average assets) and efficiency ratios. Particularly from larger financial institutions.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

The largest food brands in the world, along with heavyweight eCommerce operators, continue to expand their delivery options and seek deals with delivery providers in order to keep an edge in this area of retail. Does the Starbucks-Alibaba offering signal a new phase of that game?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2017

In anticipation of a new glut of residents, some urban communities are encouraging alternatives to vehicle ownership, such as car-sharing services. These unattended vehicle solutions are geared toward urban residents who need access to a vehicle they can operate themselves but don’t want to own or lease.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 27, 2019

And so were the Uber cars in my recent trips to Los Angeles and Nashville. And in our discussion, he mentioned how great brands tend to drive more value than firms operating in the same industry. Because it is contrary to the mantras I often hear: relationship building, community, and trust. But something was different.

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