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Apple To Shutter Houston Stores Again

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As instances of the coronavirus increase in Texas, Apple will shutter seven of its Houston-vicinity retail locations once again. The shops were set to close on Thursday (June 25), CNBC reported, citing the tech company’s website. The tech company operates 510 stores throughout the world, per news at the time. locations.”.

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Silicon Valley Loses Grip On Tech Firms

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Remote work practices and policies made necessary by COVID-19 and embraced by employees and companies alike are taking a toll on Silicon Valley, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Dec. 13), noting that iconic Bay Area companies are moving to, and growing in, locales with lower costs and less congestion. Database giant Oracle Inc.

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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

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As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. The tech company, which has 271 retail shops in the United States, has recently closed 47 stores again, CNBC reported.

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Remote Tech Employees Face Pay Cuts In San Fran

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Some Silicon Valley companies are suggesting workers who relocate to remote locations should have their pay reduced to reflect their new lower costs of living — and employees are none too happy about it, the Wall Street Journal reports. “In Houston is third, at $145,807. The top federal pay location is San Francisco.

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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

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Factom , whose website describes the firm as a “blockchain innovations company,” is likely the oldest such company in the region and is five years old this month, according to Harris. The organization has also created working groups to bring companies together that have common interests.

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Chick-fil-A Now Has Butler Bells

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The device comes to the chain after Joseph DeCola, a Houston franchise owner, spotted one while on vacation in Hawaii. Florida was the unique regional exception — by the numbers, that state is solidly Burger King country. The company generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast food chain in the U.S. – million.

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Instacart, Walmart Canada Work On Grocery Delivery Pilot

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The company rolled out its services in the country in September of last year. According to a report in USA Today in August, the service was available in Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia; Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas, as well as other cities and regions. Instacart is no stranger to Canada.

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