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Labor Tensions Cause Port Headaches for Retail, Manufacturing Industries

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This past weekend, the pain points for much of the retail industry weren’t anywhere near the stores. retail industry. In 2002, after a 10-day work stoppage at the ports, President George W. “To bring in product efficiently and effectively is something that sustains so many jobs in our industry.

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Pop-Up Events: The Next Trend for Associations?

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Some familiar brands have found they’re a great way to not only generate buzz and revenue (between $ 45 billion and $50 billion annually , according to a study conducted by Chicago-based marketing firm PopUp Republic) but also introduce and test new products. One company that’s found success is Target, which started hosting them back in 2002.