Tag: Sales
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February
NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year...
Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on...
NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers pulled back the pace of their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the...
Study: 93.5% of farms in Rhode Island family-owned
PROVIDENCE – Families own 93.5% of farms in Rhode Island, according to a new study by Farm Flavor.
Researchers at the digital agricultural platform in...
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...
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