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When QSRs Think Really Outside The Box In The Innovation Race

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The realm of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is and actually always has been a pretty innovative space. The drive-thru window, for example, first met the market in 1947 when it was introduced to the world by Sheldon “Red” Chaney, operator of Red’s Giant Hamburg in Springfield, Missouri. Each has a Whopper, French fries and a drink.

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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: New Expansions, Partnerships And Reorganizations

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Austin residents officially went online with Amazon Fresh this week, meaning Amazon Prime members can get free two-hour grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more and one-hour delivery for $4.99. Big News of the Week: The Central Operations Restructuring. New Chief Operating Officer Dacona Smith will oversee store operations.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

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In addition, they may consider focusing on these five critical areas: Improve Operating Leverage. To improve the quality of their earnings, banks need their number one focus to be on making their operations more efficient. To the extent projects improve operating leverage and the total experience, so much the better.

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Kony’s Deal with Umpqua to Acquire Pivotus Ventures Was Aided by ‘Cultural Affinity’

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Umpqua Holdings Corporation's deal to sell its subsidiary Pivotus Ventures to the Austin, Texas-based software firm Kony, announced on Oct. 23, took several months to develop.

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Pop Up Grocer Checks All The Pandemic Retail Boxes

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For a business built on a nomadic and innovative business model, the two-year-old firm has reacted quickly and expertly to an unforeseen crisis by pushing into eCommerce. The brands then help to promote the event, which helps to boost their sales while benefiting the entire pop-up operation. After the LA market launch, the crisis hit.

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Apart-Hotels Turn Apartments Into Boutique Lodging

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Alternatively, they can find the company through online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Expedia, Hotels.com and Booking.com by searching for a particular property. Locale currently lists locations in Austin, Houston and Nashville on its website. To book one of the company’s apart-hotel units, travelers can use a few different channels.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart To Boost Supply Chain In China; JD Sports Rides Athleisure Popularity

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The facility, which has been in operation since March, serves more than 100 Walmart locations in Guangxi and Guangdong. In addition to its data and distribution efforts, Walmart is also innovating with the help of blockchain. The company weathered retail gloom with its strong international footprint and online presence.

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