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US Retail Sales Increase In January

US Retail Sales Increase In January
US Retail Sales Increase In January
March 11, 2019  |  Retail

With a rise in discretionary spending and building materials purchasing, retail sales in the U.S. increased by 0.2 percent in January. At the same time,...

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Why Retailers Are Making mPOS Technology A Top Priority
Why Retailers Are Making mPOS Technology A Top Priority
March 11, 2019  |  Retail

In the age of digital payments, mobile point of sale systems (POS) are making inroads with the promise of time-saving conveniences for merchants. These systems...

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Matching Ad Hoc Workers With Employers In The UK
Matching Ad Hoc Workers With Employers In The UK
March 11, 2019  |  Today In Data

Labour xchange is matching ad hoc employees with employers in the U.K. In addition, retailers are ranking mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) adoption high on their priority...

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Renting Recreation Land In The Sharing Economy Age
Renting Recreation Land In The Sharing Economy Age
March 11, 2019  |  Retail

Digital platforms are connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts who want to use their land in the age of Airbnb. PrivateAcre is “a way for a...

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Tesla Plans To Keep More Stores Open Than Expected
Tesla Plans To Keep More Stores Open Than Expected
March 11, 2019  |  Retail

Amid plans to scale back its brick-and-mortar footprint, Tesla announced it intends to have more locations stay open than it had planned. At the same...

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Retailers’ Store Closures Reach 4,800 This Year
Retailers’ Store Closures Reach 4,800 This Year
March 11, 2019  |  Retail

Retailers kept up the trend of shuttering stores last week, with Dollar Tree, Abercrombie & Fitch and Amazon making announcements on that front. Get the...

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Johnny’s Chop Shop Comes To Select Walmart Stores
Johnny’s Chop Shop Comes To Select Walmart Stores
March 11, 2019  |  Retail

Barbershop brand Johnny’s Chop Shop will be coming to 3,500 Walmart stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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