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Simon Properties Earnings Show Positive Trends For Brick-And-Mortar Retail

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The mall and outlet center real estate investment trust managed to post a profit despite a 91 percent occupancy rate and collecting on only 85 percent of its rents. We have withstood fires in Northern California, hurricanes in Louisiana and elsewhere and civil unrest. We have withstood government shutdowns.

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‘Ship-ageddon 2020’ Just Keeps Getting Worse

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UPS imposed shipping restrictions on some large retailers such as Gap, Nike, L.L. To manage capacity, the company has increased holiday hiring and weekend deliveries. “We The reports of potential delays and earlier-than-average shipping windows for Christmas delivery rolled in right on time in early December. Hot Topic Inc.,

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Retailers Look To Digital Technologies After Beating The Street

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Retailers and retail landlords are reporting strong first-quarter earnings results, beating analysts’ expectations in many cases. Management noted on the conference call with analysts following the earnings report that there was a “positive comp gap” between the company and quick-service restaurant peers of as much as 270 basis points.

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A ‘Diaper’ By Any Other Tax Code: The Complexities Of Selling Across State Tax Laws

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Even the ways retailers package their items can make a difference in their taxes. This month’s Next-Gen Sales Tax Tracker examines these compliance complexities and their impact, as well as ongoing efforts to streamline how retailers can fulfill their obligations. Easing tax compliance helps governments and retailers alike.

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Casey’s Considers $2B Kroger Convenience Store Acquisition

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Under pressure from an activist investor, JCP Investment Management, convenience store chain Casey’s General Stores has reportedly placed an initial bid to acquire grocer Kroger’s $2 billion C-store business. billion agreement to acquire retailer CST Brands and take over its more than 2,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada.

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How Online Sales Tax Impacts Different eCommerce Models

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Since 1992, when eCommerce was still in its infancy, online retailers have not had to collect sales tax. In fact, the 75 largest online retail marketplaces in the world were responsible for nearly half of all global eCommerce sales in 2017. Mathradas characterized this challenge as a data management issue. and globally.

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Waitr And Olo Team Up For Delivery Efficiency

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Restaurant managers can list items on third-party marketplaces, so there is no need to manage many different platforms and ordering systems, which increases accuracy and reaches new customers, Olo said. “By Waitr was started in 2013 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Olo works with upwards of 70,000 restaurants.

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