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US, Chinese Retailers Seek International Footholds, Despite Trade War

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retailers (or any foreign players) to establish a strong presence in the Chinese market. For China, the tax hikes target everything from soybeans to aircrafts. Walmart recently announced it would be using WeChat Pay at all of its stores in China’s western region. Historically speaking, it has not been easy for U.S. For the U.S.,

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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

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For example, a recent study found that trips to central business districts in large cities have plateaued at about 60% of pre-pandemic levels, while those in smaller towns have fully bounced back. Retail and multi-family CRE opportunities Similarly, retail CRE has been painted as too risky because of online sellers’ growth.

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Not Down For The Count, Cash Still Counts For Plenty

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The Cardtronics executives noted that the studies are not all that surprising, and where once the findings reflected increasing cash adoption across, say, Europe, recent research has borne out the same trends in Europe and the Americas. Turning to the Americas — defined as the U.S., percent over that time frame.

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Why Small Malls Are Winning

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The Post stated that even as Macy’s and Walmart and other marquee names in retail are shuttering stores in suburbia, some smaller malls are transforming. Penney here, we actually get tax revenue off of that? The old-fashioned mall, the one that sits as both center of commerce and center of social life, may have staying power.

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Getting Past ‘Standard’ To ‘Fair’: Tech Brings Efficiency To Mileage Reimbursements

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Beyond that, though, using the IRS rate can lead to unnecessary expenses, including tax-related ones, for employers. Lackey offered an example of how that approach can save money, via a case study of an unnamed California retailer with 9,000 employees and a group of “high-mileage regional managers.” Different Programs.

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Deep Dive: How The COVID-19 Virus Is Impacting The Online Gambling Industry

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consumers more frugal, but other individuals are still turning to retail therapy to cope with stresses. billion by 2025, according to one study. Pennsylvania reported similar figures, with tax revenues from brick-and-mortar gambling declining to $50.5 Financial uncertainties following layoffs and furloughs have made many U.S.

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Does Apple Pay Growth Signal Contactless Transit Boost?

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Apple Pay is now live in 24 markets worldwide with over 4,900 bank partners, and we look forward to adding Germany later this year,” he said, adding that recent retail deals involving eBay, CVS and 7-Eleven promise to make the payments tool attractive to more consumers. transit systems. Chicago View.

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