Tag: Sales
As AI evolves, what skills will keep you employed?
Massive layoffs announced at Amazon.com Inc. recently serve as a reminder that artificial intelligence technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to...
Expanding services, scope helps Kayak Centre cruise for nearly 30 years
As The Kayak Centre approaches its 30th anniversary in business this fall, Matt Bosgraaf has been there for most of its history.
Bosgraaf, now 42,...
R.I.’s median home price rises to $520K in June
WARWICK – The median price of single-family homes sold in Rhode Island continued to climb in June, rising 5.3% from a year earlier to...
SEC filing of the week: UNFI expects $350M loss in net...
PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. estimates a June cyberattack will cost the company at least $350 million in net sales.
In its filing with...
SEC filing of the week: UNFI systems restored after cyberattack; forecasts...
PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. has restored its core systems and electronic ordering that were affected by the cyberattack on June 5, the...
The dynamism of demonstration
In a business setting, particularly in sales and customer service, the adage “show, don’t tell” is often very effective. Demonstrating a product or service...
Igus surpasses $1 billion in sales for second consecutive year
EAST PROVIDENCE – Igus Bearings Inc. recently announced it has again surpassed $1 billion in total sales and increased its active customers amount by...
Follow through means follow up
A small-business owner was in trouble with her sales, so she decided to call in an expert to give her an outsider’s viewpoint. After...
McKee signs solar sales regulations into law
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday signed into law regulations that protect state residents from deceptive solar sales tactics.
The new law requires...
Retail sales fall 0.8% in January from December
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans took a break from spending in January after the traditional holiday season splurge.
Retail sales fell 0.8% in January from...
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