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Florida Retail Reopening Fails To Draw Consumers

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A report from Tampa, among others, showed that few of the outlet stores took advantage. At Tampa Premium Outlets — just 13 of the 110 stores reopened and foot traffic was minimal. Inside the mall, patrons walked past dark and shuttered storefronts,” reported The Tampa Bay Times. Some wore masks. Many did not. percent from 35.5

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Visa’s Authorize.Net To Provide SMBs With Offer On Super Bowl Sunday

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Visa , which is the official payment technology partner of the National Football League (NFL), will provide small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a one-day offer that will waive some of the costs connected with getting online and taking digital payments on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 7), according to a Tuesday (Feb.

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Stepping Into 21st Century Hospitality With Apartments And Technology

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It has units in cities such as Charlotte, Tampa, Milwaukee and Columbus. When it comes to partnerships, the company works with multifamily property management companies. Consumers can book through Airbnb as well as online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Hotels.com, Expedia and Booking.com by searching for a particular property.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart Tests ‘Great Workplace,’ Sainsbury’s Opens Cashierless Store

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are changing the way they manage their workforces in the age of Amazon: Walmart , for instance, is testing multiple versions of a new team structure called the “Great Workplace” in some of its locations. Louis, Tampa and New York. billion for its stores in comparison to $1.63 billion in the year prior.

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How Ghost Kitchens Are Altering The QSR Landscape

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And in Tampa, a family of local eateries called Frenchy’s Restaurants plans to launch its Frenchy’s To Go concept. Diners will place orders via third-party online food delivery platforms, phone or the restaurant’s website.

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Car Vending Machine Company Carvana Goes Up Against Wall Street

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Just ask Carvana, the leading online automotive seller and a major force in changing the way people buy cars. For example, as reported by Forbes, auditor Grant Thornton wrote that “management believes” it can meet its financial obligations through February 2021. Wall Street is a tough master, especially for eCommerce companies.

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Home Maintenance Gets Its On-Demand, Uber-Like Upgrade

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In San Francisco for business, Doug Schaedler was about to bite into a steak when his wife called from Tampa with a household emergency. Sure, there are many online methods that can offer referrals to various technicians who can fix all the problems that come with homeownership. The family’s air conditioner had conked out.