PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

After all, government shutdown orders have in many cases closed eateries for months, forced them to only offer takeout, reduced their dining-room occupancy levels or some combination of all three. Projections based on PYMNTS research estimate that 53.6 restaurants. million of the 156.6 But another 24.7

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

But that’s changing by the day, pushed by the strict lockdowns and shutdowns of the physical commerce sphere as the pandemic hit Italy incredibly hard in early spring and held on for weeks. The change is real, the change is deep and the change is here to stay,” researcher David Parma told The Times. Amazon is the biggest winner.”.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

PYMNTS researchers found that what we call “social shifters” moved online fast but are most likely to rush back to physical stores and outside activities. On that count, among the final COVID leftovers to be dealt with will be a return to offices and the mothballing of work-from-home (WFH). Connected Commerce Calling The Shots.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2020

In excess of 3,600 workers — not counting servers, bartenders, and other restaurant staff — have lost jobs because of Covid-19, research from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said. Many establishments would like for their teams to return to work as soon as possible or otherwise keep them employed.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2020

The PYMNTS research, which has now collected data on north of 8,000 consumers, shows several factors that could present obstacles to business as usual at malls and other non-essential retailers. percent of consumers would need that to be developed before returning to normal activity, up from 39.7 The survey showed that 48.8

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

Coresight’s research is not in question here, nor is its motive or intention in preparing their clients for such an eventuality. Alternative research and other market dynamics make such a scenario seem unlikely. PYMNTS research shows that 42.2 They’re optimistic about reopening. Which brings us to market conditions.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2020

PYMNTS’ research division has tracked the pandemic’s progress since the first week of March – not just in economic terms, but with regard to the sentiments of consumers and business leaders contending with this extraordinary event. Even before any official shutdowns, 43.8 Similarly, 49.4 By mid-April, the U.S. percent of U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

At the end of Q2 CEO Brian Cornell told analysts that Target returned to growth in store sales and saw growth in categories like apparel. Our research tells us that guests still want to celebrate seasons and holidays, even as they acknowledge that things will be different in this new environment,” Cornell said on the August Q2 earnings call.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

Of all the verticals hit hard by the global pandemic, hotels have seen their business slowed to a near stop as shutdowns and social-distancing rules bring travel of all kinds to a near halt. The AHLA’s Rogers expects to see travelers continue to return to hotels, although not back at 2019 levels. The U.S. .”We

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2020

PYMNTS research found four distinct consumer personas , each motivated by different reasons for wanting to remain in their residences, go back to their pre-pandemic activities or start those activities digitally utilizing eCommerce shopping options. eCommerce Helps Women Hard Hit By India’s Shutdowns.

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PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2020

Goldman is still optimistic about the rebound, though, with companies starting to ease back into doing regular business and consumers, if slowly, returning to shopping. There’s a 29 percent bounce-back predicted for the third quarter, which could represent a ‘V-shaped’ arc for recovery as the pandemic eases up, Goldman said.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

“Stuff did well but so did experiences,” he said, underscoring the optimistic view that consumers in general have right now — a view that continues to hold even as tariffs threaten retail supply chains and prices, and the government shutdown and other political issues threaten to put a damper on purchasing power and consumer confidence.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

Most of the company’s facilities have reopened, which is good news for property owners and the thousands of Westgate workers who were furloughed during the shutdown. According to PYMNTS research , 59.2 Most businesses are aware that reopening over the coming weeks and months means they will not be returning to business as usual.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2018

percent between 2013 and 2018, according to research from IBIS World. The firm said, that “2017 saw the highest number of acquisitions, mergers and shutdowns in the sector to date, while a formal crackdown in China aimed to reduce the thousands of players operating in the country’s sector.”.

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CB Insights

APRIL 7, 2018

Testing and iterating is the essence of research and development. A researcher at Cornell has recently demonstrated the ability to sketch with AR/VR while 3D printing. The WannaCry ransomware attack caused shutdowns at the Renault-Nissan auto plants in Europe. Will this design look right? Does this compound fit our needs?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

shutdown was preceded by the program’s closure in London in November 2018. The move comes as Walmart has eased off promoting Jet in favor of its own eCommerce offering, as that is where the brand has seen the higher rate of return on marketing investments, according to Lore. cities as well as in London.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

David Smith, CEO of Sonic Automotive — America’s fifth-largest auto-dealer chain — recently told CNBC many of his customers start the shopping process online with price and vehicle research. The question now is whether dealers will keep their digital services in high gear now that coronavirus-related shutdowns are coming to an end.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2019

But there is some good news: Despite the government shutdown, tax refunds will still be paid, according to the most recent reports. million federal tax returns submitted last year were filed digitally. In Argentina, taxpayers have been required to submit VAT returns directly through the tax authority’s web page since July 2015.”.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2017

We needed 40% day-one returns and were closer to 25%. Most surprising was the sudden shutdown of Sprig, a startup in the beleaguered food-delivery space that first received funding in 2013. ” Title: Shelfie to Shutdown on 31 January – Download Your eBooks NOW. The shutdown was a conscious business decision.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

According to PYMNTS research, as of April 11, 46.5 And given how hard-hit consumers are — to the point they are now cutting to the bone on expenses and buying less food to eat — it is unsurprising that their expectations for a speedy return to economic normalcy are diminishing the longer the economic shutdown extends.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Some of the fail-related research we’ve issued includes: The Downround Tracker. A] confirmed catastrophe,” another exec said about the shutdown. The result was a relative preponderance of lab researchers with Ph.D.s Lundie said the shutdown was necessary because “there wasn’t money to continue.” via GreenTech Media.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2020

The challenges of reigniting the economy after nearly two months of a near-total shutdown of the physical world, and probably a longer partial shutdown, is a lot like the ones faced by an entrepreneur with a platform business that she wants to ignite and scale. It may also be wishful thinking.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

Our research indicates that since the shutdowns began, 42 percent of consumers are using digital channels to engage in activities more often than they did before the pandemic broke out — not surprisingly. The goal is to create an experience worth returning to — because in retail, the return buyer is the key to success. “We

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Our research shows that 85.3 What would a return to normal look like? The Shutdowns Start Up Again . And as of Wednesday, the EU response to the shutdown is intensifying — both Germany and France announced new nationwide lockdowns. percent of respondents saying they “do not want to go outside” and 51.7 Cases, in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

The latest research on the topic reveals a multifaceted view of small businesses’ economic and financial outlook in the U.S., Separate research published Tuesday (Jan. Just 55 percent thought the economy had recently improved,” said Joe Galvin, chief research officer for Vistage Worldwide, in an interview with Marketplace.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

The focus of our research is on Main Street SMBs , the mix of establishments that define the social, cultural and economic character of our country’s cities and towns. Unfortunately, no one really knows when the economy will return to business as usual— and what business as usual will even mean on the other side of the pandemic.

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