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The Pandemic’s Influence On Connected Fitness And Smart Cities
The Pandemic’s Influence On Connected Fitness And Smart Cities
May 14, 2020  |  Today In Data

Peloton is not the only connected fitness company benefiting from pandemic-related stay-at-home orders, with ICON Health & Fitness and Nautilus also finding new demand. In technology initiatives, Toronto’s Digital Main Street program...

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Pandemic’s Digital Shift Spurs Pet And Fashion Retail Innovation
Pandemic’s Digital Shift Spurs Pet And Fashion Retail Innovation
May 13, 2020  |  Today In Data

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) pet brands are navigating changes in the market caused by a pandemic-led digital shift. Pluto Electronics, in one case, has created a unique strategy for entering...

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The Pandemic Fuels SMS, Social Commerce, Independent Bookstores
The Pandemic Fuels SMS, Social Commerce, Independent Bookstores
May 12, 2020  |  Today In Data

Retailers are finding new methods to stay in contact with customers during the pandemic, such as SMS messaging, which has also given a boost to social commerce as...

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The New Reality For Main Street, Freelancers Amid The Coronavirus
The New Reality For Main Street, Freelancers Amid The Coronavirus
May 11, 2020  |  Today In Data

The post-pandemic reality is setting in for Main Street retail even though the crisis is hardly over, while Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guidance issued in late April marked...

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Reopening The Economy Following COVID-19 Restrictions
Reopening The Economy Following COVID-19 Restrictions
May 08, 2020  |  Today In Data

COVID-19 has taken an unprecedented toll on the livelihoods and wellness of consumers. But many policymakers are making a push to lift the restrictions that were...

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The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Retail Earnings, Reopenings
The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Retail Earnings, Reopenings
May 07, 2020  |  Today In Data

The coronavirus had a strong impact on Disney for the first three months of this year, with falling overall revenue that largely stemmed from its closed theme parks. The...

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Challenges For Retail Reopenings, eCommerce
Challenges For Retail Reopenings, eCommerce
May 06, 2020  |  Today In Data

Retail reopening efforts continued to bring in light foot traffic, as Florida joined Texas in letting nonessential stores reopen. In online shopping, returns are the bane of eCommerce...

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COVID-19’s Impact On Retail’s Reopening And The Healthcare System 
COVID-19’s Impact On Retail’s Reopening And The Healthcare System 
May 05, 2020  |  Today In Data

Policymakers, economists and epidemiologists have been modeling the cost/benefit of reopening the economy, and consumers have been making their own calculations. In retail, Macy’s and Simon Property Group are heading up the...

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The Shift To Digital Commerce Amid The Coronavirus
The Shift To Digital Commerce Amid The Coronavirus
May 04, 2020  |  Today In Data

The coronavirus pandemic has brought about a massive shift to digital commerce. Consumers who are under stay-at-home orders are going online to manage their professional and...

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