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NYC Unveils Plan to Combat both Organized and Individual Retail Theft

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To combat retail theft, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, alongside other city and state leaders, announced a comprehensive plan on May 17, 2023 that will bring together increased law enforcement efforts and enhanced social service programming and resources to prevent shoplifting across the city.

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Affordable Small Business Employee Benefits for 2021

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Oh, there’s one more possible reason: you’re unsure about employee benefits because your business is small. You’re afraid that a small business employee benefits package is way out of your league. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for the best type of employee benefits for your business, this guide is for you.

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The Best Payroll Services (In-Depth Review)

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Regardless, the average small business owner spends five hours every pay period running payroll. If you’ve spent some time searching for solutions from Google or asking for peers’ recommendations, you know there are hundreds of payroll companies to choose from. All of the recommendations on this list are SaaS payroll services.

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As Consumers Lose Faith in Traditional Institutions, Brands are Bridging the ‘Trust Gap’

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Conversely, trust in large and small businesses has increased significantly since the pandemic. Complete confidence in small businesses has nearly doubled since 2016 (from 21% to 39% ), and for big businesses it has increased more than 4X during that time, from 5% to 21%. For things like services (e.g.

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How to Make ‘Buy Online, Pick Up in Store’ (BOPUS) Work for Your Digital Brand

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The BOPUS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) has been attracting hype for both retailers and customers, and this trend is expected to stay. BOPUS lets retailers leverage omnichannel experiences to boost online and in-store profits when done well. However, it requires synergy between online commerce channels and physical retail to succeed.

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Retail Store Equipment: What You Need Before Opening Your Retail Store

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Opening a retail store entails many aspects. After you’ve drawn up your business plan, registered your business, obtained licenses , determined your financing, and found a location, you also need to consider your inventory and many other things. Retail POS system. Retail display and fixtures.

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Customer Story: Downtown Books in Dothan, Alabama

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The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdowns hurt many retail industries, but there were a few that actually saw their sales increase. While giant retailers like Amazon surely saw the biggest sales in the industry, local community-based bookstores also started to see an opportunity to capitalize on what they had to offer. .

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