In a time period dominated by retail sales declines, the hardest hit has been the automotive industry. While March retail sales dropped 8 percent overall, new cars dropped as much as 36.9 percent for some brands as dealerships were shut down due to concerns over...
Some products were just made for these times. Take, for example, The Edge Desk. In January of this year, it was just an interesting, ergonomically designed piece of office furniture. Then came February, March and the COVID-19 crisis – and suddenly the whole definition of...
The retail bankruptcy watch turned to some Wednesday morning quarterbacking this week, as industry experts and observers took turns assessing the current and potential damage to the department store category amid the coronavirus crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
To provide children and families with entertainment amid the coronavirus pandemic, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has rolled out its Workshop Wednesdays online program. The online resource offers different activities and ways to stay entertained during the week, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...
To contend with the COVID-19 pandemic, Macy’s is considering raising up to $5 billion worth of debt. The retailer will look to bring in $3 billion with inventory as collateral, as well as $1 billion to $2 billion with real estate, CNBC reported, citing unnamed...
It’s an interesting time to be in the payments business. The analytics of the past few months, when visualized, might resemble a murmuration of starlings – masses of tiny data points whirling like birds in flight, buffeted by winds and weather, with no clearly visible...
The U.S. workforce doesn’t look like it used to. The surge in gig workers and independent contractors has professionals, service providers and regulators engaged in new debates about what it means to be an employee or a small business. Get the Full Story Complete the...
While the digital age has opened up doors for businesses to expand internationally, it’s a bit misleading to say that it’s easier than ever for small firms to step foot into new geographic markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
With more B2B payment technology providers turning their attention to the electronic invoice, the document has become a keystone that connects accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) portals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
