A new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) has been released with the results regarding customer satisfaction. The ACSI report covers six retail industries: department and discount stores, specialty retail stores, drug stores, supermarkets, online retail, and gas stations. According to customers, employees at specialty stores provide excellent service and outperform every other…
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One of America’s most iconic fast-food chains is making a comeback. The co-owner of Roy Rogers has been on a mission to revitalize the Roy Rogers chain to renew the brand for a younger crowd and remind people why it was so popular in the first place. Take a look at the revitalization process of…
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Today is International Women’s Day, a truly important day to reflect on the progress made by women, to work toward an equal future, and to celebrate acts of courage made by women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Meet some of the powerful female CEOs in the retail…
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In their plans to grow its sales to lower-income consumers, it looks like Amazon.com (AMZN – Get Report) is set to partner with major banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co.to build a checking-account-like product to offer to their customers. The moves give Amazon additional weapons in its battle against Walmart (WMT – Get Report) , whose U.S. retail gross merchandise…
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The Atlanta-based sandwich chain (Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc.) has acquired 40 new restaurants from franchisees Dan Soules & Mark Dunn of Grant Avenue Development Inc. The restaurants acquired by ARG are located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. “For more than 30 years, Dan and Mark have helped grow the Arby’s brand in the Northeast. We’re…
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Restaurants are increasingly finding basic ways to reduce their impact on the environment like recycling and incorporating energy-efficient appliances. Many restaurants are also shifting their focus on food waste to renewable energy and biodegradable packaging. We have gathered 4 ways that restaurant operators can incorporate sustainable-operations in their establishment. Let’s begin! Sourcing local ingredients. The…
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We are all here at DDC Group Inc. happy to share our fast-growing success for this year. We also want to thank all the people who are part of our family; employees, clients, suppliers, and everybody that inspired us to do what we do. We are excited to announce that DDC Group Inc. is positioned…
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Some of the largest retailers in America, including Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods, are changing their gun sales policies. A debate over gun control has swept the U.S. following the Parkland, Florida shooting that killed 17 people.This week, some of the largest retailers in America have announced changes to their firearm sales policies. Here is…
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Etsy shares increase 18% after the company reported more than $1 billion in gross merchandising sales (GMS) during its latest quarter. Revenue was $136.3 million versus the $132.5 million Thomson Reuters consensus estimate, growing 23.6 percent year over year. Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. It’s home to a universe of special,…
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McDonald’s has rekindled its relationship with Disney after more than a decade since their collaboration served ties. The two companies went separate ways during a time when childhood obesity rates were on the rise, leading to a widespread concern regarding the number of calories being served in children’s meals at fast food restaurants. McDonald’s is…
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