A recent survey sponsored by MarketLive analyzed what social media interactions will be occurring this holiday season. Some actions that will be important this season from a social perspective are reviewing purchased products, using social sites to find gift ideas …
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The Hyde Group announced the promotion of Robert Scoble to a new key role as president of Hyde Group, Inc., effective October 15, 2014. Rob reports to Richard M. Clemence, CEO of the Hyde Group, Inc. In his new position, …
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According to an article by the National Retail Federation, retail industry employment increased by 35,500 jobs in September. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary, the total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 248,000 in September and …
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J.C. Penney recently named Marvin Ellison, a Home Depot executive, as the next president and chief executive, according to an article by the New York Times. Currently, Ellison is executive vice president for stores at Home Depot, and will join …
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Mike Frattallone, co-owner of Frattallone’s Ace Hardware, has earned two separate awards for his dedication to philanthropy. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises vital funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals, announced Frattallone will be named its Local …
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NewGeography, a site that focuses on where people live and work, recently analyzed the relationship between urban cores and millennials. It is true that there is an upsurge in urban core living that reflects the living preferences of millennials. However, …
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On Friday, Oct. 10, Kmart, a member of the Sears brand, announced the company had discovered its own payment security incident. According to a press release by the company, the Kmart IT team “detected that the Kmart store payment data …
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For the first time since 2011, holiday sales are expected to increase more than 4 percent. According to the National Retail Federation, sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales) are expected to increase 4.1 percent to $616.9 …
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