Category: Business
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This Is The City That Attracts The Most Young Professionals
New York is the number 1 place where recent graduates apply for jobs, according to new data from Handshake, a college career site. The city was already receiving the highest number of applications from recent graduates before the pandemic, and it has only become more competitive since. New York had 6.7 times more applications for…
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Stores Are Closing in Major Cities and the Rise in Theft Is Not the Only Reason
Target recently announced it is closing nine stores in four metropolitan areas: the San Francisco Bay, Portland, Seattle, and New York. The major retailer cited organized crime and retail theft as the reason for the “unsustainable business performance” of such stores. Target is not alone. Other major chains are making the same decision. But it’s…
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Is It Easy for Small Entrepreneurs to Obtain Financing in the U.S.?
It should be. Small business owners have significantly contributed to the American economy for decades. Yet, while access to financing has improved, it is still nowhere near where it should be. This is the conclusion drawn from the newly released report “2023 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight” by Bank of America. The study is…
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Two-Thirds of Consumers Are Willing to Switch Providers Due to Fraud Experiences
The flood of scams that flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic and still proliferates today has increased public anxiety regarding fraud. Rampant fraud is also reshaping individuals’ expectations of organizations’ obligations to protect them – and the concessions they are willing to make to enhance security – according to a new study on consumer fraud from…
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Survey: Farmers Observe Significant Impacts of Climate Change on Their Farms
71% of farmers say that climate change is already having a significant impact on their farms, and even more are concerned about the future.
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Ipanema Welcomes Latin Pop Icon Shakira as Brand Ambassador
Ipanema, a renowned Brazilian footwear brand, announces an exciting partnership with the influential icon of Latin pop culture, Shakira. Shakira becomes the face of Ipanema in the upcoming Spring Summer 2024 in Brazil, starring in an exclusive global campaign for the brand’s Sempre Nova collection, which features a variety of classic Ipanema styles at the forefront of…
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In October, Brazil Presides Over the UN Security Council
Brazil assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term at the beginning of October. Among the main themes to be advocated by the country is the importance of bilateral, regional, and multilateral institutions to prevent, resolve, and mediate conflicts. The Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will preside over a…
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Contrary to Predictions, Job Growth Remains Strong in the U.S.
The U.S. labor market has been showing resilience. In September, 336,000 new jobs were added to the economy, as announced by the Department of Labor on Friday (6). The increase, nearly double what economists had predicted, serves as a confirmation of the vitality of the labor market and the robustness of an economy facing challenges.…
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This Florida City Has Just Been Named the Best Food City in the Country
Dining out, like everything else, is getting more expensive. In fact, according to WalletHub, restaurant prices have risen 6.5% between August 2022 and August 2023. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still go out and have fun – especially if you live in one of the top food cities in the country.