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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

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It’s not so true in other retail businesses where browsing is a pastime that is far less likely to result in a purchase. Stop into retail shops to catch the feel of the business, visit other restaurants, and talk with the operators about their challenges – you know their challenges are probably the same as yours.

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APPRECIATING HOSPITALITY WORKERS

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There are also those who work during this time of the year so that others can enjoy the time with family: UPS, Postal, and FedEx drivers; retail store workers, military, police and fire, doctors, and nurses, and those who are part of the hospitality/restaurant/travel industries.

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THE DE-SOCIALIZATION OF URBAN AMERICA

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This may seem like a strange topic for a blog focused on the restaurant industry and the world of food but hear me out. Fewer people working in offices means less retail shopping traffic, so stores are closing, moving, or simply calling it quits. This is important – a situation worthy of our attention. Food for thought.

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Rethinking Pay Norms: How Retailers Can Attract Exceptional Talent

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Rethinking Pay Norms: How Retailers Can Attract Exceptional Talent. Many industries have been able to increase hourly wages by passing on extra costs to consumers, but retail has historically been an exception. Between lost productivity, rehiring costs, onboarding, and training requirements, employee turnover quickly eats into margins.

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5 Ways Using Retail Employee Scheduling Software Turns Communication Breakdowns into Breakthroughs

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5 Ways Using Retail Employee Scheduling Software Turns Communication Breakdowns into Breakthroughs. I n any retail environment, communication breakdowns can lead to frustrated employees, poor service, and increased turnover. Find out how retail scheduling software can help streamline your communications and business operations!

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How BOPIS can help your retail business

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Retailers and consumers are embracing BOPIS to save time, avoid costly shipping fees and simplify the shopping process. While larger retailers can afford to absorb the costs of delivery, returns and warehouse labour, smaller companies often need their customers to pay the extra shipping and handling fees. How does BOPIS work?

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS ROUTINES – HOW IMPORTANT ARE THEY

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This structure is established over time and is dependent on how an individual was trained and the level of organization that surrounded him or her during this training phase. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Once conditioned – a chef has a very difficult time breaking out of a routine.