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Modest Increase in Holiday Sales Predicted, But Niche Companies Eat Into Major Retailers' Share

Retailers should see a modest uptick in holiday sales this year. But the news isn't all positive for big chains or even major online retailers.

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Recent Growth Picture Mixed in Africa, But Don't Count the Region Out

Many observers are questioning whether Africa's economic advances are running out of steam. Five years ago, growth was accelerating in almost all of the region's 30 largest economies, but the recent picture has been more mixed: while growth has sped up in about half of Africa's economies, it has slowed in the rest.

Retail Group Wants U.S. Government to Help Solve Problems in Wake of Hanjin Bankruptcy

The recent bankruptcy of South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping is causing "widespread disruptions" to supply chains across the country, according to the National Retail Federation, which wants the U.S. government to step in.

Progress Made to Reduce Antibiotics in Fast-Food Supply Chains

Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill passed with flying colors, but KFC and Olive Garden were among the laggards in commitments to eliminate medically important antibiotics from their meat and poultry supply chains, according to a new report.

SMEs Focused on Growth Despite Brexit in Europe and U.S. Elections, Study Says

The majority of small and medium sized businesses are more concerned about competition from emerging markets and higher interest rates than the effects of Brexit and the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. Despite these concerns, SMEs are focused on long-term growth and adopting alternative financing options that provide access to working capital.

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Cloud Services Consultants: Friend or Foe?

Unless you are doing all your system configuration and implementation work internally, you'll be depending on consultants to get your cloud projects done. When consultants start doing dumb things, your project will be at risk. Even if they get your project done right, if they can't make a profit they'll eventually have to bail on you. The market for cloud consulting services is not healthy, even though it is growing like mad. This means you must do your homework and take your time.

Ocean Movement of Perishables Likely to Continue to Be Growing Market

Despite many adversities for the maritime sector over the last year, seaborne perishable reefer trade increased in 2015 -- and is forecast to grow further still in 2016. By 2020, seaborne reefer cargo will reach a staggering 120 million tonnes, increasing by an average of 2.5 percent per annum, according to the latest edition of the Reefer Shipping Market Review and Forecast 2016/17, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

China's Version of 'Supply-Side Reform' Not at All What Reagan Had in Mind

To understand policymaking in China, pay attention to the buzz phrases. The country's favorite economic slogan, "supply-side structural reform," just got its most international exposure so far, at the Group of 20 summit in Hangzhou.

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Anti-Trade Fever Likely to Carry the Day, Regardless of Who Wins White House Race

Anti-trade fervor is reaching heights we haven't seen since the Smoot–Hawley Tariff was passed in 1930.

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Thermoformed Plastics Market Could See 5 Percent Growth Through 2020

The global thermoformed plastics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 5 percent during the period 2016-2020, according to Technavio's latest report.

Carrier Transicold Offers New Reefer Unit for Light Commercial Vehicles

Carrier Transicold is offering a new alternator-driven electric refrigeration unit for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in North America.

Walmart Acquisition of Jet.com Lesson for Distributors Competing Against Amazon

In August, Walmart announced that it would acquire Jet.com for $3.3bn. The merger may put Walmart in a better position to go up against e-tailing behemoth Amazon, and possibly even strengthen the former's footing in the business-to-business e-commerce space in the future.

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