Shopping trends in China, the most populous country in the world, show that they are leading the way with one startling statistic. China has more e-commerce activity than any country, and their spending capacity is slated to increase by at least 20% each year for the next decade.[1] Due to the high volume of online …
Project managers often hold the key to whether an interior construction or complete buildout will be completed on time or weeks behind schedule. In this critical and customer-facing role, who you appoint as the Project Manager, must be able to professionally represent your company at all times. The long-time debate becomes, do you promote from …
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As the economy continues to rebound from the 2008 recession, Americans are traveling more both domestically and abroad, helping to give the hotel and tourism industries a much-needed boost. With so many lodging options to choose from, travelers have their pick between more home-style rentals available through Airbnb, upscale hotel stays, or the more unique …
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Economic experts suggest that nearly 25% of all US malls open today will go out of business by 2023. That’s more than 300 malls out of the existing 1,100 left that will be forced to close their doors in under five years. When you think about the sheer size and scope that the average mall …
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In today’s digital age, convenience for your customers is often their top priority. However, a shift in consumer preferences is serving to give retail stores an advantage over theory solely online counterparts. When it comes to online shopping, consumers enjoy the luxury of being able to search through dozens of products without having to step …
When it comes to booking travel and hotel stays, the economic outlook can be telling. Following the 2008 global recession, hotel occupancy rates in 2009 dropped to 54.6%, their lowest levels in over 35 years. Since then the number of U.S. travelers has steadily increased year-over-year, with 2017 having the highest rates of hotel occupancy …
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When convenience is the ultimate goal, mixed-use developments can deliver – and in a big way. With 33% of the American population living in a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood, it is no wonder that this trend is taking off and expected to continue. These types of developments offer residents the ability to access the work opportunities, …
With more than 1 million restaurants in the United States, restaurant-goers’ options are virtually endless. The key to attracting foot traffic largely comes down to where restaurants are placed in relation to where potential customers work, live, or play. With restaurant revenues expected to top $270 billion in 2018, strategically locating a new restaurant in …
Managing inventory with ever-changing consumer trends can be both time-consuming and costly for companies. With retail stores constantly looking for a way to outpace their online counterparts, finding creative ways to store, track, and purchase inventory has become a must. As a matter of fact, in 2018, the warehouse trends are expected to continue to …
The number of ADA lawsuits against businesses has nearly tripled since 2013. And, by all accounts, this startling trend is on pace to continue. As a quick refresher, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, more commonly known as the ADA, was a landmark law that outlawed discrimination in employment, housing, or other areas on …
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