Microsoft and Kroger are one step closer to bringing Amazon some competition in the grocery store industry! Microsoft announced on Monday that they will be creating their very own pilot store to help save shoppers time. Customers will be able to use Kroger’s Scan, Bag, Go self-checkout app. The app will work with cloud-based software…
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2019 has officially kicked off and it’s never too early to start learning about the trends that will be shaping the industry this year! From companies learning from their past mistakes and customers wanting more freedom to view their data, several businesses are adapting to have a successful year in 2019. For starters, the growing…
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Retail is having its best holiday shopping season in six years, according to early data tracking consumers’ purchases. Sales in the U.S. from Nov. 1 through Christmas Eve were up 5.1 percent to more than $850 billion, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which monitors spending both in stores and online via all forms of payment. Mastercard…
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The year is almost ending and it’s a good time to think about what you want or not for your business life. These are 5 ways to keep a balance between striking a better and healthy work-life and increasing your business success in 2019. Delegation is the key to a healthy work-life balance. Delegating activities and tasks…
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Chick-fil-A is taking flight! Despite controversies surrounding the company president’s anti-same-sex marriage beliefs and the resulting protests at college campuses, Chick-fil-A is poised to become the third-largest fast-food chain in America by sales in 2018, bumping down Subway. 2. The biggest news in chain restaurants is Lasagna – if by big you mean calorie count. In a roundup of the…
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Creating goals can be simple, but keeping them for an entire year can be difficult. Take a look at some ways you can estbalish goals to last for a whole year! First and foremost, it is important to write down your goals. More so, you’re more likely to create an action plan to reach your…
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Downtown Los Angeles is always booming with construction sites left and right. And in 2019, we are expected to see more than 121 projects being worked on! Take a look at some of the most anticipated projects rising next to our DDC offices. After years of delays, the Grand Ave project has begun its construction!…
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The New Year is here and with that, is a new opportunity to live well, be healthy, and strive for true success. Here’s a look at 5 New Year’s resolutions to start your year off right! To begin with, it’s that time of year to break any bad habits. With so many hours spent in…
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As the new year is upon us, new trends and predictions are revealed. Take a look at 4 things that every retailer should know going into 2019! For starters, it has been predicted that local businesses will thrive in 2019 as the implementation of technology enables further personalization! Next, mobile-friendly shopping experiences have been generating…
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As humans, we tend to prioritize short-term benefits for the cost of long-term gains. But, if you begin to accumulate value within yourself, you can bring the potential of fostering authentic results! Take a look at some ways to change your mindset for long-term success. To begin with, it’s important to focus on growth instead…
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