holidays

Santa Vs. The Christmas Tech Blues
Santa Vs. The Christmas Tech Blues
December 25, 2018  |  Commentary

The news had come out, and it was very bad. Santa’d made his helpers really, really mad. The North Pole, they said, he’d tried to...

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First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
December 24, 2018  |  Retail

When it comes to hot and last-minute Christmas gifts, one can hardly go wrong with some spark plugs. An ignition coil sounds pretty festive. Who...

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Square Talks Temp Payroll
Square Talks Temp Payroll
December 21, 2018  |  Personnel

The holiday season always brings with it a major crush of hiring for temporary employees — and the year 2018 was widely forecasted to be...

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Want To Win Consumer Mind (And Wallet) Share? Think Context
Want To Win Consumer Mind (And Wallet) Share? Think Context
December 19, 2018  |  Mobile

The holidays are a time for both hyper-vigilance and hopes. Many consumers must watch their spending so they don’t exceed their credit card limits or...

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SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
December 14, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

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Amazon Teams With Cops To Catch Crooks
Amazon Teams With Cops To Catch Crooks
December 13, 2018  |  Amazon

Police in Jersey City are partnering with Amazon on an operation aimed to catch thieves stealing holiday packages from residential homes. Law enforcement is installing doorbell...

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Talent Crunch Intensifies For Small Businesses, Bank Of America Finds
Talent Crunch Intensifies For Small Businesses, Bank Of America Finds
December 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The year 2018 was a record year for small business (SMB) optimism in the U.S., driven by economic strength, government policy and continued efforts among the...

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New Black Friday Data: Shoppers Spent Big (Or Stayed Home)
New Black Friday Data: Shoppers Spent Big (Or Stayed Home)
November 30, 2018  |  Retail

The dust has settled from Black Friday, from the door-busting deals and bursting inboxes of coupons to the parking lots full of cars. The numbers...

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Black Friday Online Spending Jumped 24 Pct From 2017
Black Friday Online Spending Jumped 24 Pct From 2017
November 26, 2018  |  Retail

Black Friday sales soared this weekend, with more Americans choosing to skip the crowds and do the majority of their holiday shopping online. Reuters reported that...

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