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Crisis On The Highway: The Impact Of Technology On The Driver Shortage
By Mark Pluta, Blume Global There’s a shortage of truck drivers across the nation, and the crisis hit an all-time high in October, according to the American Trucking Association. Various…
Executive Viewpoints December 27Gap Closing Flagship NYC Store In January
Gap Inc. is preparing to shutter its flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Jan. 20, 2019, according to CNBC. A company spokesperson confirmed the decision, but…
News December 27CMI Time Management Updates Proprietary Workforce Management Terminal
CMI Time Management, a workforce and resource management solution provider, has released the latest entry in its proprietary TouchTime line of data collection terminals. The time clock and workforce management…
News December 27Energybox Launches New Software Platform
Energybox has introduced a new version of its software, designed to allow businesses to keep track of equipment and facilities in multiple locations. The flexible platform can enable improved consistency…
News December 27JOANN Unveils 3D Laser Tech For In-Store Product Customization
JOANN is rolling out 3D laser printer/cutter technology in select stores as part of its investment in 3D printing startup Glowforge. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. The fabric and…
News December 26Early Report Shows 5.1% Holiday Sales Growth
Holiday sales saw their strongest growth in six years this season, increasing 5.1% to more than $850 billion, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Online shopping achieved particularly large gains, with sales…
News December 26Analysis Paralysis: How Brick-And-Mortar Can Compete With Data That Matters
“Survival” is the word of the year for department stores. Since the online boom, digital has slowly — but surely — chipped away at the medium’s profits and the perceived…
Executive Viewpoints December 26More Holiday Sales Cheer, Less Returns Season Fear: Optimizing Your Returns Strategy on Amazon
Each year, the season of giving also sparks the season of giving back — and not of the philanthropic measure. With U.S. holiday sales projected to increase nearly 5% this…
Executive Viewpoints December 26Consumers Are Willing To Pay More For Better Customer Service. They Shouldn’t Have To
You’ve probably seen the statistic. Consumers are willing to pay up to 16% more for a better customer experience, according to PwC. Everything from wait times to hold music has…
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