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Virtual Health is Transforming the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare is often synonymous with invasive procedures and impersonal treatment, but virtual care and its varying models are increasingly changing that. For this reason, this constantly changing landscape needs transformative leaders like Dr. Ryan Grant, Co-founder and CEO of Vori Health. His own transition from a surgical focus to tackling broader challenges in the […]
Verizon is Revolutionizing Manufacturing Connectivity
Verizon is Transforming the Future of Manufacturing The Role of Connectivity in Transforming Manufacturing In the latest episode of “Getting Smart,” host Brandon Pfluger had the pleasure of welcoming Mike Weller, Manufacturing Practice Manager at Verizon, to discuss the transformative role of connectivity in manufacturing. Weller’s insights into Verizon’s approach to empowering manufacturing plants through […]
Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset for Career Success with SkillPointe
Adopting an entrepreneurial mindset is increasingly essential in today’s diverse professional world. This approach, emphasizing resilience and innovation, is applicable in various careers, encouraging individuals to see opportunities in challenges and to think beyond conventional methods. SkillPointe recognizes the importance of aligning this entrepreneurial spirit with career aspirations. The organization assists individuals in transforming […]
A Heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving 2023 Message from Icom
As the leaves change and the holiday spirit fills the air, Icom America extends a warm and friendly Happy Thanksgiving 2023 greeting to its valued customers. This heartwarming video shows employees across various departments sharing their reflections and gratitude. From the customer service team to the senior managers, each member expresses appreciation for their […]
Will the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Revenue Continue Through the Rest of the Holiday Season?
This year, retailers kicked off the holiday season early with deals beginning prior to Thanksgiving weekend. The encouragement from retailer sales to have consumers begin their holiday shopping early, has made some impact with this year breaking record revenue over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales prove positive in predicting […]
Why Restaurants Doubled Down on Thanksgiving Promotions This Year
Restaurants pushed for a seat at the table for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner with Thanksgiving promotions, convenience, and lower prices for families. As grocery store prices rise and convenience becomes more valuable to consumers, restaurants across the country are seeing an opportunity to put on their own Thanksgiving promotions for Thanksgiving dinner. Businesses like Bob […]
Thanksgiving Travel Finally Sees a Rebound, Only 3% Behind 2019 Levels
While travel is ramping up this year compared to 2021’s holiday season, it is doing so to a much greater extent than anyone had anticipated. Host Sarah Dandashy from Marketscale’s podcast Say Yes to Travel shared, “AAA projects that more than 53.4 million people with travel this Thanksgiving.” Surprisingly, she added that “This is […]
How Grocers, Producers and Importers Should Maneuver Rising Meat Prices
US families are gearing up for another holiday season of turkeys, hams, and seasonal feasting. Even though consumers planning to shop during the Thanksgiving weekend has gone up by 1.7 million according to NRF, inflation is adding an extra layer of strain to the rebound grocers are hoping for, with U.S. dollar inflation making its […]
Thanksgiving Sees Drop in Jobless Claims, But Layoffs Continue
There’s more behind the latest dip in jobless claims than meets the eye. Three factors contribute to the reported numbers: Thanksgiving, seasonal hiring, and inconsistent state reporting. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, those that recently lost their jobs likely held off filing for unemployment until the following week. Seasonal holiday jobs are also inflating the hiring […]
Reshaping Black Friday
Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin guides retailers to be the hero and navigate the industry’s biggest B2B challenges online and offline. COVID-19 continues to reshape how people shop, and in turn, it’s sure to reshape traditions this holiday season. Let’s Talk Thanksgiving and Holiday Celebrations According to Butterball, the number of consumers who plan to host extended […]
Building Thankfulness into the Sales Process
Greg Crumpton lives by a simple mantra: Relationships drive business. Each week on Straight Outta Crumpton, Crumpton dives into the lost art of networking and speaks with the biggest influencers in business services to learn how they build, nurture and value their professional relationships. What’s the most critical aspect for sales professionals in building […]
France Postpones Black Friday Sales in an Effort to Aid Small Business Sales
The French government has collaborated with commerce, ecommerce, and supermarket representatives to push back Black Friday sales while France is still under strict COVID lockdown. The delay will level the playing field between large “essential” retailers, and small “non-essential” businesses as consumers spend during the holidays. According to the Associated Press, France’s Economy Minister, […]