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closed retail
Swift Action

This Store Is Closing Where Cases Are Spiking

One popular brand is shutting down 11 stores.

Stores Are Losing Patrons Over Mask Mandates
Stores Are Losing Patrons Over Mask Mandates
Pandemic Policies

Stores Are Losing Patrons Over Mask Mandates

Not everyone wants to be mask-free.

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Wine tasting women cheers
In Vino Veritas

The World's Best Wine Clubs

Time to raise your glass!

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Starbucks coffee order and a man with a tablet.
Origin Stories

15 Massive Brands That Started as Mom-and-Pop Shops

Before becoming top dogs, brands like Walmart, Whole Foods, and Starbucks were tiny pups.

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group of telemarketers taking calls at work
Phoning It In

17 Secrets Telemarketers Don't Want You to Know

Here's how to ensure "do not call" really means "do not call."

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woman angry with cashier
Company Culture

These Are the Retail Stores with the Worst Customer Service

Don't get your hopes up for service with a smile.

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Black Friday crowds worst rated stores
Buyer's Remorse

These Are the Worst-Rated Stores in America

Did your least favorite store make the list?

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hardest working cities
Grind and Shine

The 50 Hardest Working Cities in the U.S.

The locales where citizens really put their noses to the grindstone.

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Man with suitcase
Trouble-free Travel

17 Rules of Stress-Free Business Travel

Master the universe with these essential time-saving tips.