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Smart Retailers Inspire Confidence Via Cleanliness

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The list of positive retail brand attributes goes on and on, but one new post-pandemic value has become more important than all the others: cleanliness. Example: Ted Gallagher is vice president and partner at Environmental Hazards Control , a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based company that disinfects retail locations and other business facilities.

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Shipping Inconsistencies Plague Nonessential eCommerce

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For example, a Walmart distribution center in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania has been hit by nine COVID-19 infections so far, and workers have complained to local press. “As To ensure weekend support of this mission, FedEx Express dedicated 28 flight legs, as well as specialized pickup and delivery operations.

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Drive-Ins, Straight To Streaming And Keeping Cinema Alive In The Age Of Coronavirus

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Last week, the nation’s two largest theater chains, AMC and Regal Cinemas, both announced they were shutting their doors as part of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. — The situation is severe enough that the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is asking Congress to provide relief measures for its 150,000 employees.

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Amazon Or Walmart? Who Won 2019’s Race For The Consumer’s Whole Paycheck

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However, Amazon’s most eye-catching grocery announcement this year was the news that it intends to open a new Amazon-branded grocery store in the near (but unspecified) future in California. The program is expected to be operational at all 3,100 Walmart grocery locations by the end of 2019 — Walmart first began developing the program in 2017.

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Super Bowl Countdown Brings New Online Gambling Action From Barstool

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29), has Penn National Gaming Inc. Penn National reportedly will spend another $62 million or so over the next three years to increase its stake to 50 percent of Barstool Sports. Penn National will be Barstool Sports’ exclusive gaming partner for as long as 40 years. Branding Power — and New Apps on the Way.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Honorable Mentions – while this was a quiet year for M&A, we tip our hat to Atlantic Union’s acquisition of American National Bank and Eastern Bank’s acquisition of Cambridge Bank. Importantly, Jeff’s contributions to the credit union industry and the Pennsylvania community are simply too long to list.

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Coronavirus Update: Trump Declares State Of Emergency; Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy

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President Donald Trump officially declared a national emergency to “unleash the full power of the federal government,” according to a televised speech addressing the coronavirus. Trump also said he was urging each state to set up emergency operation centers effective immediately.

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