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Neiman Marcus Emerges From Chapter 11

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We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. They are also strongly committed to supporting our company on sustainability issues where we intend to be a leader within the industry,” van Raemdonck added.

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Path To World Series Brings Changes To Online Gambling

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And that new fuel comes as the legal online and mobile gambling industry in the U.S. But that doesn’t mean the money doesn’t flow during the baseball playoffs – evidence of that comes from Jim McIngvale, a Houston furniture store owner known as “ Mattress Mack ,” who just put $3.5 is still in the process of finding a firmer footing.

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Warehouse Space Going For Premium Rates

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Brick-and-mortar merchants are far from being free from the problems that plague their particular brand of retail, but even they have to look at online retail rising rents for warehouse space with a little bit of mirth. As of Q2 2016, industrial warehouse space declined by 8.8 percent — the lowest such figure since 2001.

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More Retailers Are Checking Into Hotels In Search Of Innovation

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Part of the future of retail is playing out inside hotels — and that’s happening as the wider part of the travel-and-tourism industry is undergoing its own significant disruption. As well, the furnishings brand RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, plans to open RH Guesthouse in New York in the fall. according to the report.

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Domino’s To Launch GPS Tracking, Falls Short In US Same-Store Sales Growth

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Domino’s CEO Richard Allison said on a call with analysts that he was pleased with the second-quarter performance, but noting “we are a work-in-progress brand,” he said there have been and will always be many areas where the brand can improve. The fleet from Nuro is said to serve certain customers in Houston who place online orders.

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Rescuing The Restaurant Business From App Decline

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According to industry research , 70 percent of consumers use their mobile devices on their QSR/FCR food purchasing journey. Like Baron and other industry influencers, Fahmy is playing for the long term. It’s a new concept that means both parties win.”. He sees it as disrupting the current app picture in the favor of restauranteurs.

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From Energy To Telecom: 30 Big Industries Drones Could Disrupt

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Below, check out the ways companies are harnessing drone technology for commercial purposes across industries. Inspecting ships is also an important and regular part of the industry. Inspection of the infrastructure used to extract, refine, and transport oil and gas is an important aspect of the industry. Waste Management.