In Brief: Citizens of Mass. Procurement Site

BOSTON - Citizens Financial Group has unveiled an online procurement service for small-business customers.

Citizens Bank BizMart helps businesses buy travel, furniture, and other products and services and offers discounts typically available to large firms, Citizens Financial said.

The offering are made under the Citizens Bank name and the technology vendor for BizMart is eScout.com, a business network for independent businesses and banks.

"Citizens Bank BizMart provides an integrated marketplace for our small-business customers," said Hal Tovin, president of Citizens' e-business division.

Future offerings on the site will include 401(k) and health benefits, as well as payroll, the bank said.

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