Affirm now finances small-ticket items, signaling growing competition in payments
Purchase financing startup Affirm is extending its short-term personal loan to shoppers who .....»»
Small Business Big Mission: Longstanding furniture co. remains on the scene despite growing competition
Gallery Furniture's unique approach to marketing has kept it competitive in a world where online retailers such as Amazon and Wayfair are on the rise......»»
Small defense contractors face growing cash woes from coronavirus
The finances of small business contractors are being starkly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey by the National Defense Industry Association. The survey, which polled 770 small defense contractors this month, found t.....»»
Norwegian Air gets small cash infusion, starts talks with creditors
Norwegian Air received a small government cash injection on Tuesday as part of the state coronavirus rescue package, and began talks with creditors complaining of missing payments amid growing worries about the carrier's liquidity......»»
Domino"s hit by competition on deliveries, shifts outlook
Domino's Pizza missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly same-store sales and profit on Tuesday, hurt by growing competition from third-party delivery services and small pizzerias, sending the pizza chain's shares down 6%......»»
Unlocked: Meet NBJ"s 2019 Small Business Awards honorees
With the right combination of hard work, resourcefulness and business strategy, these small businesses have beat the odds and thrived amid Nashville's growing competition. Although their employee counts may be small, they are making big impacts on.....»»
Economic Report: Durable-goods orders grow at fastest rate in 7 months as business investment rebounds
Orders for long-lasting durable goods posted the biggest increase in March since last summer, potentially signaling a small rebound in the slower-growing industrial side of the economy. Durable-goods orders leaped 2.7% last month......»»
Economic Report: Durable-goods orders surge 2.7% to 7-month high, business investment rebounds
Orders for long-lasting durable goods posted the biggest increase in March since last summer, potentially signaling a small rebound in the slower-growing industrial side of the economy. Durable-goods orders leaped 2.7% last month......»»
Data collection, machine learning boost building efficiency
A new approach to energy efficiency uses high tech tools to make many small adjustments rather than more costly tactics such as replacing big ticket items like windows and cooling equipment......»»
Brazil"s Labor Strife Exposes Roadblocks to Temer"s Economic Agenda
As Brazil began to recover from a crippling strike by truckers, some workers at oil giant Petrobras walked off the job, signaling growing opposition to President Michel Temer’s attempts to get the country’s finances in order......»»
Ahold ups stakes in U.S. grocery war with mini-"robot supermarkets"
Grocery group Ahold Delhaize will roll out small, automated warehouses to speed order picking and cut delivery times, Reuters has learned, as it revamps its ecommerce business in response to rising competition in a fast-growing sector......»»
Best Buy"s next act: Selling big-ticket items for twice the price
The electronics giant is launching a lease-to-buy program to capture customers with bad or no credit — but making those payments can be incredibly costly......»»
Best Buy"s next act: Selling big-ticket items for twice the price
The electronics giant is launching a lease-to-buy program to capture customers with bad or no credit — but making those payments can be incredibly costly......»»
WashU MBA graduates say popularity of buying small businesses is growing
Max Kleeman and Drake Hill are engaged in separate 18-month searches for each to acquire a small business......»»
Tim Cook Feels China"s Homegrown Heat As Apple Slashes iPhone Prices Second Time This Year In Asian Nation
Apple has offered a rare discount on iPhones for the second time this year in China amid growing competition from Huawei. read more.....»»
Visitation is leveling off at the Jersey Shore, but competition for vacationers is higher than ever
The post-pandemic boom brought a surge of new investment to the Jersey Shore, and the battle for visitors among a growing number of hotels and attractions is no joke......»»
For Washington Trust, Vancouver, and its growing business base, beckons
The bank will feature commercial, small business, mortgage, private and retail banking and wealth management services......»»
Fast-growing distillery tapped by SBA as Western PA Small Business of the Year
Award-winning craft whiskey maker launched in 2016 to receive award from SBA's Western PA ......»»
Fast-growing retail chain opens local store at Wolfchase Galleria
The store, which has more than 170-plus locations nationwide, features a range of items from cosmetics, stationery, toys, and more......»»
Three North Carolina entities receive SBA growth awards — two are in the Triangle
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage One winners, and North Carolina is home to three of those winners......»»
The Rep"s new artistic director pledges "relevance, excellence" following losses
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has named a new artistic director, as it looks to bolster its finances and ticket sales......»»