US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

Core inflation spiked 2.9 percent over the last 12 months, essentially flattening wage gains that had edged into the last several months’ economic reports. The July...

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Trump-Led Harley-Davidson Boycott Divides Bikers
Trump-Led Harley-Davidson Boycott Divides Bikers
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

To help avoid European Union tariffs, Harley-Davidson has said that it would take some of its production out of the U.S. The move has divided...

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How Hoteliers Can Tap Into Modular Sleeping Capsules
How Hoteliers Can Tap Into Modular Sleeping Capsules
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

The hotel business is notoriously capital-intensive: Long before a property opens, a hotelier often invests millions in obtaining a property and constructing a building. But...

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How The Gap Hopes To Capture Consumers With A More Open Take On Loyalty
How The Gap Hopes To Capture Consumers With A More Open Take On Loyalty
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

Loyalty rewards for shoppers are not new to the Gap, or its associated brands, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy. For those who carry either...

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Today In Data: Unlocking The Global Power Of Payments
Today In Data: Unlocking The Global Power Of Payments
August 13, 2018  |  Today In Data

While mobile payments did quite explode onto the scene in the ways forecast, the power of payments to power platforms is rapidly changing the shape of commerce...

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NRF Increases Sales Forecast For 2018
NRF Increases Sales Forecast For 2018
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

With tax reform and other positive economic inputs, the National Retail Federation said that sales are expected to grow more than previously predicted. Retail sales...

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Data Dive: Buying, Selling And Foreclosing
Data Dive: Buying, Selling And Foreclosing
August 13, 2018  |  Data Dive

Summer 2018 is running down its final weeks. The heat is still going full speed ahead in most of the U.S., but stores are beginning...

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Environmentally Conscious Meets Litter On Wheels?
Environmentally Conscious Meets Litter On Wheels?
August 13, 2018  |  uber of x

So it’s come to this – or, rather, it all comes to a head, so many trends all at once. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Labor Woes Haven’t Derailed Entrepreneurs’ Optimism
Labor Woes Haven’t Derailed Entrepreneurs’ Optimism
August 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The talk on Main Street these days is all about record-high levels of optimism among small business (SMB) owners. However, with entrepreneurs more confident about...

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