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What Should We Make of Price Increases at Big Fast Food Chains?

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Supply chain uncertainty and battles on wages have done a proverbial number on fast food prices. According to recent statistics offered by PriceListo, fast food prices have increased at popular staples like Wendy’s, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Chick-fil-A to the tune of 12.9% in the period between September 2021 and October 2022. Yahoo! […]

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Travel in 2023 Isn’t Slowing: Will Economic Headwinds Threaten Hotel Profits?

Travel in 2023 will not be slowing down. This would normally be perceived as good news for hoteliers, but PwC’s Hospitality Directions report paints a more mixed picture for hotels; the report indicates that economic headwinds may threaten the pace of recovery in the industry, despite record highs for metrics like RevPAR this year. According […]

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RFID Utilization Can Help Retailers Scale, Unify Shopping Channels, and Transform Shopping Experiences
April 26, 2024

Recent discussions at NRF’s Big Show have catapulted RFID technology to the forefront of retail innovation, signaling a significant shift in how retailers manage operations and customer experiences. With major players like Macy’s and Levi’s demonstrating RFID’s effectiveness in enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing theft, the technology’s potential extends far beyond its initial applications. […]

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Homeowners Can Cut Home Insurance Costs by Bundling, Increasing Deductibles, and Regularly Comparing Rates
April 26, 2024

As mortgage rates and home prices climb, homeowners across the United States are grappling with another financial hurdle: surging home insurance costs. States like Florida and Texas are seeing increases of up to 421%  above the national average, primarily due to the rising frequency of severe weather and climate-related events. This trifecta of financial pressures […]

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EdTech Companies Revolutionizes Global Education with Flexible and Tailored Learning Solutions
April 26, 2024

TIME magazine recently unveiled its inaugural list of the world’s top edtech companies, spotlighting the transformative role of technology in education. With companies from Singapore, the UK, Brazil, China, and the U.S. making up the Top 10, this announcement comes at a crucial juncture. The pandemic has drastically shifted education delivery, underscoring the […]

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Cybersecurity Risks and patient risks in healthcare
Cybersecurity Risks and Patient Risks are at a Crossroads as Tech Moves Rapidly
April 26, 2024

The current digital transformation reshaping healthcare is standing out not only for its rapid adoption of technology, but also for the unique challenges it’s facing in balancing its cybersecurity risks and patient risks. Healthcare systems increasingly rely on interconnected technologies and AI, but the stakes of maintaining tight security measures are incredibly high now. […]

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