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Why the Gift of Travel is a Great Way to End 2020

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   If you were still trying to figure out what gift to give this holiday season, consider giving the gift of […]

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How FedEx and Walmart are Taking the Sting Out of Returns this Holiday Season

Walmart and FedEx are teaming up this holiday season to try to take the sting out of the returns process. Now, everyone knows that feeling of opening a gift from a well-meaning friend or relative and it’s just not something you want or need. You think to yourself that “it’s fine, I’ll just return […]

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Despite the Economic Strain of the Pandemic, Holiday Retail Sales are Expected to Grow

Despite a rough economic year for everyone, retail sales during the holidays are expected to keep pace, even surpass, growth trends of previous years. According to the Associated Press, the National Retail Federation made this prediction recently to account for the uncertainty of shutdowns caused by the pandemic. For essential businesses like big-box stores, […]

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5 Ways Brands Can Prepare for Holiday Sales

An unpredictable year calls for an unpredictable holiday season. This week host Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin sits down with Marketing and Analytics Expert Bill Sinacore to discuss how retailers can prepare for the holiday season. More Sale Items, More Often Sinacore has seen up to a 20% decrease on discretionary spending due to the higher unemployment rate […]

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Is It too Early to Think About Holiday Travel?

In late September, we saw through a series of studies that people were still very eager to travel. But, as the fourth quarter of 2020 kicks off and we start winding toward the holidays, will that trend continue? Is it too early to think about holiday travel? Not entirely. So far, a survey by research […]

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Where To Do Business In 2020: B2B News Update

Holiday festivities are in full swing, and companies are getting together just as anyone else would. Two brands working together to create a holiday experience for shoppers are Bloomingdale’s and ABB Robots. The latter provided its automated robotics to the retailer’s display windows, where they are showcasing how the technology can be utilized in a […]

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3 Holiday E-Commerce Ideas for B2B Retailers

The National Retail Federation predicts that this season’s total holiday sales will increase by about 4 percent. Meaning holiday shopping this year could top over $730 Billion in sales. Last year approximately $124 Billion was spent online during the holidays, and that number is also expected to rise at a similar rate. The convenience of […]

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Benchmark Products Bioprocessing Solutions Provide Single-Use Solutions for Customers
April 26, 2024

Benchmark provides a new bioprocessing solution to maximize efficiency. This is a single-use system for pharma manufacturers for filling, mixing and single-use assemblies.

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Benchmark at Interphex 2024
April 26, 2024

Benchmark Products showcased their line of life science and pharmaceutical manufacturing products during Interphex in New York City April 2024.

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Navigating Cyber Risk Management in Healthcare Means Handling the Small Alerts and Big Alarms
April 26, 2024

In an era where digital dependencies are integral to healthcare operations, cyber risk management in healthcare requires addressing the big events and attending to the small ones. This urgent need to address and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities was a key discussion point during a MarketScale Experts Talk discussion on continued cybersecurity threats in healthcare. The […]

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Segmentation in Healthcare Cybersecurity Boils Down to Securing the Network and Protecting Patients
April 26, 2024

As healthcare institutions increasingly digitize their operations, the vulnerability of their networks to cyber breaches has highlighted the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. A recent Experts Talk discussion on cybersecurity risks in healthcare explores the pivotal role of network segmentation in fortifying these efforts. With patient data and healthcare service continuity at stake, […]

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How Airports Avoid a Travel Apocalypse During the Holidays
December 20, 2018

As “I’ll be home for Christmas” plays in the background, lines at the airport will be swelling, possibly delaying people from getting home themselves. It is expected that 2018 will set a new record for travel, with more than 46 million people flying during the holiday season. This will be the fifth year in a […]

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The Gifts That Go Back: The Numbers Behind Holiday Returns
December 17, 2018

With holiday gift shopping in full swing, retailers can count on plenty of returns. Gifts of ill-fitting sweaters and duplicate games ensure that returns will be a popular sight in the weeks following the holidays. Challenges For The Retailer For retailers, returns can make the holiday shopping craze trickle into the new year. According to […]

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