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Does The Merchant And Consumers’ Disconnect On The Pandemic’s Length Signal Trouble?

Does The Merchant And Consumers’ Disconnect On The Pandemic’s Length Signal Trouble?
Does The Merchant And Consumers’ Disconnect On The Pandemic’s Length Signal Trouble?
September 21, 2020  |  Economy

By the numbers, Main Street merchants are feeling a little bit better these days than they were six months ago when the pandemic began, according...

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Pandemic Predictions: Holiday Forecasts Depend On Three Factors
Pandemic Predictions: Holiday Forecasts Depend On Three Factors
September 18, 2020  |  Retail

When the pandemic first took hold of the retail industry in March and April, the phrase “it’s hard to forecast during a pandemic” was heard...

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US Offices Only At 50 Pct Capacity In August
US Offices Only At 50 Pct Capacity In August
September 17, 2020  |  Economy

Most office buildings are still dark in the U.S., six months and counting since the pandemic started, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. Get the...

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Retailers Look To Redefine Holidays For Q4
Retailers Look To Redefine Holidays For Q4
September 17, 2020  |  Retail

What a difference a day makes – or doesn’t make. While the retail industry waits for Amazon to officially announce Prime Day, some other events...

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Retail Sales: Rough Days Ahead At The Register?
Retail Sales: Rough Days Ahead At The Register?
September 17, 2020  |  Retail

Four consecutive months into positive consumer spending trends, one wonders if there might be — indeed must be — a lull, a pullback that might...

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Today In Connected Commerce: Ticketmaster Moves On Mobile, PayPal Prepares For A Permanent Shift And Square Puts Payroll OnDemand
Today In Connected Commerce: Ticketmaster Moves On Mobile, PayPal Prepares For A Permanent Shift And...
September 16, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

The pandemic outbreak has pushed consumers and businesses online and looking to make connections to make commerce smoother and more seamless across the board. Its...

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US Retail Sales Rose 0.6 Pct In August, Short Of 1 Pct Prediction
US Retail Sales Rose 0.6 Pct In August, Short Of 1 Pct Prediction
September 16, 2020  |  Retail

Retail sales increased in August to $537.5 billion, up 0.6 percent, according to data published on Wednesday (Sept. 16) by the U.S. Census Bureau. Get...

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PayPal’s Jim Magats: How The Last Six Months Has Changed The Future Of How Consumers Will Shop
PayPal’s Jim Magats: How The Last Six Months Has Changed The Future Of How Consumers...
September 16, 2020  |  Retail

When stay-at-home orders first went out in mid-March, consumers didn’t really see it as the start of a major shift in their lives. Most thought...

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