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How digital-only First Internet Bank strives to keep Indiana talent

Bank Innovation

As banks and startups on both coasts compete for new graduates, Fishers, Ind.-based based First Internet Bank is using an internship program to keep talent in the Midwest. The program, which lasts a few months, sources talent from local universities. Participants are expected to take a hands-on approach and effect change at the institution.

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Jewel-Osco Scoops Up Indiana Strack & Van Til Stores

PYMNTS

Nineteen Indiana Strack & Van Til stores are soon to become Jewel Food Stores. Until now, only four of Jewel-Osco’s 186 stores were located in Indiana, with the vast majority located in Illinois and Iowa. This acquisition will expand the company’s footprint deeper into Indiana.

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Discount Retailers Move Away From eCommerce

PYMNTS

If it weren’t for a certain pandemic that is dominating most news, the two biggest stories in retail over the past week would have been stunning at any other time. ” If brick-and-mortar retail is in trouble, Ross and Burlington never got the memo. And both of them are turning away from online sales. That’s right – no eCommerce.

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How Experiential Retail Is Giving Physical Stores An Edge

PYMNTS

As 2020 unfolds, the retail business has been dramatically altered. But with consumer spending holding steady, it’s important for retailers to grasp the opportunity to create innovative ways to get, keep and grow customers. And retailers that deploy experiential tactics drive repeat purchases at rates nearly twice those who don’t.

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Digital-only First Internet Bank retains 90% of its original customers

Bank Innovation

David Becker, CEO of Fishers, Indiana-based First Internet Bank, told Bank Innovation that it has kept 90% of its original customer base as a result of its niche […].

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Retail Pulse: Amazon Grows 4-Star Footprint; Forever 21 Files For Bankruptcy

PYMNTS

Online retailers are expanding their brick-and-mortar footprints – and using feedback from eCommerce customers to inform the selections in their new stores. A data team from the eCommerce retailer determines what is sold at the locations, Amazon Physical Stores Director Drew Sheriff told MetroWest Daily News.

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Online Bank Tops List of Midsize Businesses in Indiana

Banking Exchange

One of the first online only banks was in the news this week for being a top place to work Community Banking Technology Retail Banking Tech Management Feature3 Fintech Feature Human Resources.

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