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Will Tariffs Make Retail’s Holidays Less Than Festive?

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As many as a fifth of consumer say their holiday budgets will be reduced this year if tariffs increase the prices of items more than 10 percent. The tariff hike of 15 percent that appeared earlier this month tags items that traditionally are big holiday sellers — smartwatches, drones, TVs, headphones and smart speakers.

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EACT SURVEY 2021

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We could have expected this issue higher ranked. Then come the multiple banking relationships, the too large number of bank accounts, the lack of sufficient resources (a recurring problem - but one that drives automation), the lack of support from subsidiaries, the lack of budget (classic in times of crisis).

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How Workforce Tools Keep Productions On Track

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Production companies that create advertising or marketing campaigns for corporate clients are also expected to complete their projects in a timely manner, no matter what circumstances arise. They also include earmarked controls that allow producers to tag and reconcile purchases made for a particular project.

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Apple Expected To Invest $500M+ In Video Games

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The big price tag to acquire new video games also highlights the fact that competition is fierce to land exclusive rights to top content. The budget for the games is expected to surpass $500 million, noted the report. Apple has stiff rivals in the gaming market.

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Tariffs And Shipping Could Shape 2019 Holiday Retail

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The National Retail Federation expects a bump in sales for November and December, from somewhere between 3.8 As many as a fifth of consumers say their holiday budgets will be reduced this year if tariffs increase the prices of items more than 10 percent. It also said “ uncertainty over trade ” could potentially harm sales.

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Video Games Provide Fresh Fuel For Retail Innovation

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The big price tag to acquire new video games also highlights the fierce competition to land exclusive rights to top content. The budget for the games is expected to surpass $500 million. Apple has stiff rivals in the gaming market. Google and Tencent – as well as Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft – are operating in the same area.

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Amex Inadvertently Confirms Ripple Blockchain Platform Plans

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New data from Greenwich Associates put a price tag on that effort: According to Bloomberg reports Tuesday (June 12), the financial services market spends an estimated $1.7 billion dollars every year on blockchain as banks and other companies emerge from proof-of-concept stage into market launches and commercial products.