Labor Shortages Continue as Bigger Paychecks Fail to Lure People Back to Work
Labor Shortages Continue as Bigger Paychecks Fail to Lure People Back to Work
October 31, 2021  |  Personnel

The so-called “great resignation” is continuing to compound an already tight labor market as people reconsider career paths following the unprecedented worldwide impact and economic...

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Halloween Is Back — and Is Bigger Than Ever
Halloween Is Back — and Is Bigger Than Ever
October 30, 2021  |  Retail

Blame the Celts of ancient Europe. They devised the devilishly delightful holiday we celebrate as Halloween — ‘All Hallows Eve’ if you’re some kind of...

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NatWest Triples Profit in Q3, Reinforces Commitment to Supporting SMB Customers
NatWest Triples Profit in Q3, Reinforces Commitment to Supporting SMB Customers
October 29, 2021  |  Earnings

U.K.’s NatWest Group, formerly The Royal Bank of Scotland, released strong third-quarter results on Friday (Oct. 29) and a number of initiatives supporting small to...

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Bitcoin Miners, Neobanks File to Bring Shares Public
Bitcoin Miners, Neobanks File to Bring Shares Public
October 29, 2021  |  IPO

In evidence that the digital age has fully ensnared Wall Street, recent listings announcements — across special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and traditional initial public...

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Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian Drives Toward IPO With Amazon Owning 20%
Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian Drives Toward IPO With Amazon Owning 20%
October 29, 2021  |  IPO

Electric truck maker Rivian is moving toward an initial public offering (IPO) supported by early backer Amazon, which has a 20% stake, according to multiple...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Starbucks Eyes Cross-Brand Loyalty; Kurly Seeks $5.9B Valuation
Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Starbucks Eyes Cross-Brand Loyalty; Kurly Seeks $5.9B Valuation
October 29, 2021  |  ResTech

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Starbucks’ CEO Kevin Johnson discusses the chain’s intentions to leverage brand partnerships to drive more value for loyalty...

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Connected Car Weekly: From Personal Vehicles to Heavy Trucks, the OEM Digital Transformation Accelerates
Connected Car Weekly: From Personal Vehicles to Heavy Trucks, the OEM Digital Transformation Accelerates
October 29, 2021  |  Innovation

It was a busy week for connected vehicles and devices among the OEMs, with automakers announcing new plans and capabilities for vehicles large and small,...

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Today in Retail: Amazon Says Labor Shortfall Holding Back Capacity; Chip Shortage Keeps Getting Worse
Today in Retail: Amazon Says Labor Shortfall Holding Back Capacity; Chip Shortage Keeps Getting Worse
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Amazon says its inability to hire enough workers is hampering its capacity to fulfill orders efficiently, while the global semiconductor...

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Hybrid Robot/Human Picking Can Ease eGrocers’ Labor Challenges
Hybrid Robot/Human Picking Can Ease eGrocers’ Labor Challenges
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

Online grocery has come a long way in the past 20 months, but as adoption grew more quickly than anyone could have anticipated in early...

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