Bank Innovation

MARCH 9, 2017

— was acquired by Flagship, a Florida-based community bank, for $175 million. “We Community banks can also play the fintech game. BankMobile — the digital bank, formerly a division of Customers Bancorp Inc. We are an independent bank,” said Luvleen Sidhu, BankMobile’s co-founder, regarding the acquisition. “We

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

PSCU company Lumin Digital is partnering with Jax Federal Credit Union (JAXFCU) to provide mobile and online banking services for over 23,000 users, which comprises around 60 percent of JAXFCU's membership, when the credit union goes live with Lumin in April of next year, according to a press release.

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Bank Innovation

AUGUST 24, 2017

that operates within Florida and Alabama, announced in April, and should allow for a greater capacity for […]. USAmeriBank is now live on financial service firm Finastra’s payment hub, which will enable the regional bank to implement new payment services and rails.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Banking veteran Keith Costello cofounded Locality Bank, where he serves as president and CEO, to champion for south Florida small businesses financially affected by the pandemic. Costello has also held senior roles at Bank of Florida, City National Bank and Nations Bank during his 30-year banking career. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

The ground zero, of course, was Wayfair , the 2018 case in which the Supreme Court ruled online retailers could be mandated to collect sales tax — and taxes could be levied by states on firms that do not have physical presence in those states. They have to have something powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2020

A new website called FactorForYou has launched that is something of an online dating service for small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners who want to turn accounts receivable (AR) into cash and the owners of factoring companies that make such transactions happen, according to a press release.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2021

The operation also will provide traditional banking services, according to the backers. The backers wrote in a post announcing the branch opening that among its features will be giving customers the ability "to transact in cryptocurrency and (Indian rupees) through a single account.". AMBCrypto reported Wednesday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

As The Wall Street Journal reported, the eatery hoped to avert a complete liquidation of its 98 locations in New York, the Mid-Atlantic, California, Illinois and Florida with a proposed $3 million sale of the business to Aurify Brands LLC. Effective today, we are pausing our operations, company-wide.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The pandemic has cost more than 300,000 lives in the United States alone, and it has also challenged many institutions — such as credit unions (CUs) — that were never designed to operate on a primarily remote basis. Credit unions have stepped up to reinforce their digital operations during the pandemic.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Supermarket giant Kroger and online grocery retailer Ocado are joining forces to build the second of 20 planned automated warehouse facilities. The $55 million center, expected to become operational in 2021, will measure up to 375,000 square feet and is expected to generate up to 400 new jobs.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

consumers are expected to be shopping online by 2021. The ruling meant that online retailers could be mandated to collect sales tax — and taxes can be levied by states on firms that do not have physical presence in those states. More than 230 million U.S. Thus far, a bit more than a year after the ruling, tax policy remains fragmented.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

12), the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee will hold a hearing on issues top of mind in the digital realm — touching on how data and privacy affect competition online, and specifically, for online marketplaces. This Thursday (Sept. The witness list is varied and international in scope. At this writing (Sunday, Sept. The Hearing.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

This efficiency can streamline access for operators as well as residents. “In Recent Cisco projects have focused on bus systems in British Columbia and smart pedestrian safety in Florida. In the smart city environment, [stakeholders] want to attract people to those cities [and] provide new and innovative services,” Butaney noted.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 16, 2016

It will reach Texas, Florida and New York in the next 10 to 12 months, according to the company, which claims that, in less than three Read More. Millennials hate credit — but a new service called Lenny is out to change that. Lenny is meant for mobile (of course) and launched today in California.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Even merchants with significant online sales often seek a brick-and-mortar presence to counteract rising delivery costs. The initial gut reaction is that it’s all going online, but sometimes, it’s cheaper to use the store as a distribution channel,” Conor Flynn, chief executive officer at Kimco Realty Corp, told the WSJ. “The

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2020

filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division amid a challenging retail climate and the pandemic, the company said in a statement. Off-price specialty retailer Stein Mart, Inc. It also foresees to close a number — if not each one — of its physical locations.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 21, 2016

In the latest and most dramatic example of Stripe’s new business, look no farther than 90 miles off the Florida coast. International payments were something a weakness for payment processor Stripe, but the launch of Stripe Atlas has changed that. Stripe offers global companies the ability to incorporate on U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

As it stands, the company operates 180 retail locations in Florida as well as Alabama. ALDI also said it has grown its online shopping selections. ALDI said it keeps planning “aggressive growth” and will come into Arizona later in 2020 with four new locations in the greater vicinity of Phoenix.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

As grocers test out different approaches to get products to shoppers in a more efficient manner, food retailers are betting big on small warehouses to shore up their growing delivery operations. Kroger, which is reportedly the country’s largest supermarket operator, is making larger distribution centers for delivery.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

Also, people will have to buy tickets online ahead of time instead of just doing so at the gate. Disney’s Florida parks will now have new hand-sanitizing stations set up, and there will be temperature checks and social distancing measures in place. Florida Gov.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

restaurants have permanently shuttered operations, and more than 110,000 anticipated closing their doors in April, according to recent estimates from the National Restaurant Association. Many eateries are thus reimagining their operations to offer guests touch-free ordering and payment experiences. Approximately 30,000 U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

Apple closed shops again in North Carolina, Florida, Arizona and South Carolina last week for like rationale, and has reportedly re-shuttered a total of 18 retail locations across the U.S. “We It is reportedly keeping an eye on the virus situation throughout different regions to ensure that it is safe to operate its stores.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Progress Bank , which serves companies in Alabama and the Florida panhandle, has rolled out Sensibill ’s online receipt management offering, with the aim of conserving time, increasing efficiencies and offering a better digital experience for clients, according to a Thursday (Nov. 12) announcement.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The partnership was first launched at Publix’s Orlando, Florida-based stores, with the service planned to expand to the chain’s other locations over the next few months. Many expansions like these, however, are halted by the encroaching possibility of fraud. Deep Dive: How AI Helps QSRs Stop ATOs And Credential Stuffing.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Freight forwarders, beneficial cargo owners, importers and other non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) can tap a PCC credit line to pay for daily transportation-related expenses. . Over 2,000 transportation-related vendors in North America take payments using PayCargo’s online hub. .

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PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2020

In places that had reopened such as Texas, Florida and California, it could be enough to close them permanently. But the second round of closing could be the death blow of many of the same small operations. The resurgence of the COVID-19 has delivered a crippling blow to many small businesses, The New York Times reported.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2018

But when it comes to a broken appliance, or getting locked out of an online account, consumers still tend to pick up the phone and dial into a company’s hotline. By the time they’ve reached the customer service operator, they’ve already done their homework online and tried a few simple fixes of their own.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2019

The needs of children are a driving force for online and mobile innovation and disruption. It’s not exactly unusual these days, of course, to find multiple eyeglass options online for both adults and children – the purchase of glasses was traditionally an expensive and friction-filled process before the spread of online sales.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Liv Hospitality, a family business, owns and operates Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort and Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort and four hotels in Deadwood. Other casinos are watching what’s happening in Deadwood for reference on how to operate their own businesses. The official explanation, according to CEO Caleb Arceneaux , is cabin fever. “I

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

What would one say about a computer geek who said he could protect their online identity , and while doing do would make a bold move against the likes of Facebook and Google ? Technology that enables consumers to control their data as they shop, pay and perform other tasks online. As consumers become more cautious — cynical?

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Here, then, lies a bit of friction, and the Shanghai operations represent a bit of a microcosm of a larger issue. In the meantime, the company took a $1 billion hit to operating income due to the sales lost from the closures. The park has the capacity to host 80,000 visitors daily, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Find out how grocers are tackling omnichannel options in the digital age with the following roundup: Ninety percent of customers shop and purchase groceries in a physical store: Online sales may be skyrocketing, but eCommerce is still just scratching the surface when it comes to groceries. purchased groceries online at least once a month.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2019

This combination of technology and human interaction, how community financial institutions are using them and other efforts to achieve client satisfaction, will be the focus of a panel discussion next month at the 2019 ThinkBIG Conference in Orlando, Florida. Stay Up-to-Date On Lending Best Practices. Learn More. The 2018 J.D.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

And while those numbers aren’t likely to keep Amazon or H&M up at night, for a small Cuban eCommerce startup operating out of nation where internet access is patchy and from which the company can’t ship goods directly to U.S. eCommerce operation. customers, these early figures are pretty exciting. We’re super-happy.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Multifactor authentication (MFA) has become commonplace for online accounts, with users confirming their identities via text messages sent to their phones. Say you’re a Florida resident with your billing address somewhere in Miami and you go online and you say, ‘Hey, I want to transfer [my number] to someone else,’” he said.

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2017

bank, has now added Apple Pay support as an online payment method, which means customers can add their Starling debit card to Apple Wallet. According to a news report , with the mobile pay support, customers can make online payments via their Apple devices. Starling Bank, the digital-only U.K.

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