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Uber Eats Says Customers Donated $3M To Help Unemployed Workers

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Uber Eats said it will send its matched portion to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. As reported in early April, the National Restaurant Association created the fund to support U.S. As reported in early April, the National Restaurant Association created the fund to support U.S.

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Marriott Sees ‘Improving Trends’ In Greater China As Region’s Travel Begins Recovery

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billion in April and brought in $920 million in additional liquidity via amendments to its co-brand credit card agreements in May. Sorenson, however, noted that national, local and state governments are aiming to manage the “tight rope” between the coronavirus and starting their economies again. percent globally.

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How Clandestina (Literally) Snuck Into The US Market

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There are many, many retailers and brands trying to outfit the world, and standing out in the crowd is difficult. The brand became the first to launch a website for U.S. And so, Clandestina exports its ideas — T-shirt designs — to a contract T-shirt printing operation in South Carolina called Frenzy. We’re super-happy.

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eCommerce Business Blue Acorn Slashes Jobs

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Blue Acorn , the company that says it uses “data to turn eCommerce into science,” is cutting an undisclosed number of jobs but says its business is still growing, according to The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina. million, a 386 percent growth over three years.

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US Liquor Sales Rise, But Not Enough To Offset COVID-Related Global Revenue Decline

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Diageo isn’t the only alcohol brand facing tough times in the pandemic. alcohol sales shot up 55 percent in late March, just as stay-at home orders were going into effect across the nation. He said small labels would also suffer as retailers picked larger brands to stock their shelves because those are easier to get.

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Grocery Tracker: Discount Games

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Shopkick recently announced it had opened up Shopkick Grocery to brand and grocery partners, inviting participation in the upcoming consumer launch of Shopkick Grocery, currently slated for early April of this year. Additionally, some 60 percent of beta users tried new products or brands to earn Kicks. grocery stores.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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Companies in states with low to no tobacco taxes — such as Florida, North and South Carolina, Texas and Virginia — have enjoyed the financial advantages of these lower costs of doing business, which have given them resources for better boosting their online presences. “The

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