Good news for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): Spending growth at mom and pop shops has outpaced that of the big chains in both of the past two years. According to Bloomberg reports on Wednesday (Nov. 22), purchasing patterns research from Sarah Quinlan, senior vice president...
As retail chains continue to shutter their doors on brick-and-mortar locations, they’re having a surprising impact on the communities around them. Currently Sears Holdings Corporation is planning to close an additional 66 Sears and Kmart stores, bringing its total closings up to 150 locations. With...
July 25, 2018
Shoppers wanting to find out where specific businesses are located and how long they are open can now just ask Alexa. The capability comes via a deal between Amazon and Yext, a company that deals in location data and associated services. “With this new relationship, consumers using Alexa for voice search can receive the most up-to-date […]
November 24, 2017
Good news for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): Spending growth at mom and pop shops has outpaced that of the big chains in both of the past two years. According...
