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COVID Resurgences, Weather Cause Travel Delays Over Holiday Weekend

COVID Resurgences, Weather Cause Travel Delays Over Holiday Weekend
COVID Resurgences, Weather Cause Travel Delays Over Holiday Weekend
December 27, 2021  |  Coronavirus

With surging COVID-19 cases in the U.S., airlines are feeling the burn, with hundreds of flight cancellations and a recommendation from infectious disease expert Dr....

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Online Sales Drive Holiday Spend — and Returns
Online Sales Drive Holiday Spend — and Returns
December 27, 2021  |  Retail

What did holiday shopping look like this year? Well, we recently reported on how Mastercard — a company that just acquired Dynamic Yield from McDonald’s...

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Omicron Concerns Cut UK’s Boxing Day Retail Traffic by 44%
Omicron Concerns Cut UK’s Boxing Day Retail Traffic by 44%
December 27, 2021  |  Coronavirus

The post-Christmas optimism about the retail sector’s turnaround quickly went sour across the U.K., where there was a 44% drop in foot traffic from the...

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Warm Wishes and Good Health During This Season of Joy
Warm Wishes and Good Health During This Season of Joy
December 25, 2021  |  Commentary

The finest minds in the history of literature, art and music have tried to capture the spirit of the winter holidays. Across the centuries, they’ve...

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UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams
UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams
December 24, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

This Christmas, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking the fight against fraud to a whole new musical level. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Growing Appetite for Unique Food Gifts a Game Changer for Restaurants This Holiday Season
Growing Appetite for Unique Food Gifts a Game Changer for Restaurants This Holiday Season
December 24, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With the advent, as it were, of new eCommerce marketplaces and technologies, America’s independent restaurants can reach more customers than ever this gifting season. But...

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‘Grinch Bots’ Steal Christmas From Procrastinating Holiday Shoppers 
‘Grinch Bots’ Steal Christmas From Procrastinating Holiday Shoppers 
December 21, 2021  |  Retail

Computer programs known across the retail landscape as ‘Grinch bots’ are further complicating the supply chain snags across the U.S. and around the world as...

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USPS Takes Apple Pay Online but Not In-Person
USPS Takes Apple Pay Online but Not In-Person
December 20, 2021  |  Apple Pay

Apple Pay is now accepted by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) online, but for in-person transactions at retail locations, another payment method is needed, according...

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Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
December 20, 2021  |  Today In Data

Big retailers see shoppable livestreams as another avenue to customer engagement and entertainment. Plus, consumers see furniture returns as a hassle, but businesses love them...

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