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Amazon Local Services

Construction Marketing

Amazon is trying to better compete with brick-and-mortar stores, which account for 90% of retail sales. Other similar efforts to compete with retail have included initiatives to speed deliveries and a recently released credit-card reader. Amazon hopes that this service will help them gain ground against retailers.

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How To Select A Contractor For A Project

Construction Marketing

For example, if you are looking to build a commercial retail and office space, it would probably be a bad idea to hire a contractor with a home improvement license only. Verify The Information And Settle For A Contractor. These meetings provide a perfect opportunity to verify their license and insurance.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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 Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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November Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® Indicates Slow Growth

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

” The industries reporting an increase in employment in November — listed in order — are: Transportation & Warehousing; Retail Trade; Information; Management of Companies & Support Services; Wholesale Trade; Public Administration; and Finance & Insurance.

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Streamlining international construction projects

GCP Applied Technologies

They can interpret information from the architect and validate with their local team how the building project can come to fruition in a way that best meets your needs. The products you choose impact not only your ability to comply with local regulations, but your ability to secure insurance for the building. Retail buildings.

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April Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The five industries reporting slower deliveries in April are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Retail Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Transportation & Warehousing. Ten industries reported no change in supplier deliveries in April compared to March. .”

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

Safety Services Company

For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here. OSHA regulations require non-exempt employers to post form 300A [PDF, 1.87MB] (or a similar document as allowed), which summarizes the information on workplace injuries and illnesses tracked on form 300. Retail Bakeries.

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