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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Credit: City of Cape Coral).

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Airport review: Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii

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19 departs from the Airport Upper Level (Main Terminal E) and travels along Ala Moana Boulevard and through Waikiki along Kuhio Avenue. RETAIL THERAPY. The usual assortment of airport terminal retailers are in evidence, including Coach, Fossil, Hermes, Longchamp, Kate Spade, Prada and Polo Ralph Lauren. PASSING TIME. 2 out of 5.

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Google reveals a staggering drop in movement of people around the world during the global coronavirus pandemic as trips to shops, parks and workplaces plummet

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Retail and recreation in Lombardy, the coronavirus-ravaged region of northern Italy, has plummeted by 95 per cent while trips to parks in Madrid have decreased by 92 per cent. . Retail and recreation sites were 62% down. Retail and recreation sites were 95% down. Retail and recreation sites were 87% down.

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Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective

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For developers and operators of senior living communities, the upper-income part of the market has the most potential for financial success but also the most options. The hotelier applied the business traveler model to a senior living prototype and began building them in communities across the U.S., It’s important, but it’s not enough.

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Millionaire Sitt Invests $1 Million To Improve NYC Airport Infrastructure; Launches Global Gateway Alliance

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He explains, “For close to 50 years, our region’s airports were considered among the best in the country, but today, the very same airports that led the world in travel and exuded economic dominance are now considered among the worst.” Dan Glickman, Former Congressman and U.S.

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Business Report: Nebraska – Community Development Block Grant Funds Expansion in York

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The City of York will contribute $87,045 in CDBG Program Income funds for a total $355,000 CDBG award. Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west giving rail access to businesses. Due to this, truck sales and services are strong with Truck Center Companies, Sahling Kenworth, Good 2 Go Travel Center and many more.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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Arlington Heights is a growing, thriving community just northwest of Chicago, home to 76,000 residents with an average household income of $95,000. When complete, the $250 million mixed-use development will boast over 650 luxury apartment units, a hotel, a water park and over 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.