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Sonic Automotive Opens EchoPark Dealership In Alabama
April 12, 2021

Sonic Automotive, Inc. has grown its network of EchoPark pre-owned vehicle stores with the opening of a new location in Birmingham, Alabama, according to a Monday (April 12) announcement. EchoPark Birmingham, which is located at 2001 Tom Williams Way in Birmingham, is anticipated to employ...

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Fake San Francisco Restaurants Trick Delivery Apps, Customers
April 09, 2021

Food delivery apps face a new challenge in fraud: fake restaurants — not here to steal your personal information, but to serve you food that impersonates other stores’ offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today In Retail: PriceSmart’s Revenues Increase 3.4 Pct; Handy Collaborates With Gotham Properties
April 09, 2021

In today’s top retail news, PriceSmart reported a 3.4 percent rise in total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2021, while Handy is partnering with Gotham Properties. Plus, Levi Strauss intends to open new stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Online Marketplace Quicklly Brings South Asian Cuisines To Wider Audience
April 09, 2021

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Supply Chain Stockouts May Leave Consumers Feeling Pinched
April 09, 2021

Some of the most basic tenets of economic theory rest on the foundation of supply and demand. Simply put, when demand ramps up for goods or services that are in limited supply, the price goes up. Sometimes, supply constraints can be intentional (limited editions, or...

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SMBs Get Back To Media Markets Despite Cash Flow Concerns
April 09, 2021

As the “buy local” message has become an increasingly clear refrain among shoppers during the pandemic period, it has motivated the marketers for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to buy more advertising, increase their social media activities and broaden their mix of channels. Get the...

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McDonald’s Closes In-Walmart Locations, Countering Broader Retail Trends
April 09, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed consumers’ dining habits, as many have grown accustomed to enjoying restaurant meals from the comfort of their own homes where previously they may have dined on-premises. McDonald’s, for one, has seen its drive-thru locations perform significantly higher than its...

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Levi’s Adding Stores, Sees First-Half Sales Up 25 Pct On Rising Digital And D2C
April 09, 2021

Apparel giant Levi Strauss said it sees its first-half revenues rebounding 25 percent and plans to open new stores to take advantage of a “commercial real estate tsunami” that has led to record-high mall vacancy rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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UPS Seeks Faster, Greener Package Delivery, Orders ‘Electric Vertical Takeoff’ Aircraft
April 09, 2021

When it comes to delivering packages, what’s not to love about quiet, fast, cheap and green? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...