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☆ A Gen Xer who went back to school in her 50s explains why taking on student loans to advance her career was worth it — even if it means retiring later
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Neilson, 59, went into retail management after earning a general studies degree with a business concentration. "The money that I would like to be able to contribute to a retirement account is going to go instead to pay student loans." BI has previously spoken to some other older adults who have struggled with career progression later in life. For example, Crystal, a 62-year-old, never received a college degree, and it's kept her from progressing in the workforce. "With my age, I was just not attractive on paper, and not having a college degree was always a factor, too," Crystal said.

Persons: Kris Neilson's, Neilson, it'll, She'll, I'm, it's, Crystal Organizations: Service, BI, National Bureau of Economic Research, Gallup, Lumina Foundation Locations: Neilson

☆ Everybody hates locked-up products. This company says it has a solution
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —People tend to hate going to a store and finding deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, cosmetics and other everyday products locked up on shelves behind display cases. So some retailers are testing a way to let customers use their cell phones to open locked shelves. So stores are now testing a security tool that lets customers use their cell phone to unlock products on the shelf. Stores are now testing a security tool that lets customers use their cell phone to unlock products on the shelf. Earlier this month, Indyme’s website listed Kroger, Safeway, Lowe’s, Raley’s and other chains as retailers testing the security device.

Persons: ”, Joe Budano, Budano, “ We’ve, Raymond Burke, ” Burke, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Shoppers, Retailers, Indyme, Kroger, Safeway, Lowe’s, CNN, Indiana University, “ Locations: New York, St, Louis

The extension of Black Friday sales and growing strength of other shopping events (hello Cyber Monday ) is also changing what holiday spending looks like today. The term “Black Friday” is several generations old, but it wasn't always associated with the holiday retail frenzy that we know today. In 2003, e-commerce accounted for just 1.7% of total retail sales in the fourth quarter, per the U.S. Commerce Department. BLACK FRIDAY 'MONTH’ AND THE RISE OF CYBER MONDAYIt's no secret that Black Friday sales don't last 24 hours anymore. Offering early deals for holiday sales helps extend that window.

Persons: wasn't, Jie Zhang, Harvey Sanders, University of Maryland’s Robert H, Jay Zagorsky, Zagorsky, I’m, Zhang, it’s, ” Organizations: National Retail Federation, Army, Navy, Associated Press, Retail Management, University of Maryland’s, Smith School of Business, COVID, Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, U.S . Commerce Department, Commerce Department, Small, National Retail, Adobe Analytics Locations: Philadelphia, York

☆ My husband and I moved to a remote Texas town for work. We thought it'd be temporary, but we just bought our second home and don't plan to leave.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

After graduating in 2019, Avery and Bayler Boydston moved to Midland, an isolated West Texas town. We graduated from high school in 2015 and 2016 and moved to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University. The couple attended Lubbock's Texas Tech University before moving to Midland, Texas, in 2019. I do think the cost of housing in Midland is high relative to the types of homes that are available. Avery: It all comes down to the opportunities this city provides for young people, both financially and socially.

Persons: Avery, Bayler Boydston, Avery Boydston, Bayler, It's, there's, I've, we've Organizations: Service, Texas Tech University, Tech, Midland, Lubbock's Texas Tech University, homeownership, Boydstons, Midland . Avery Locations: Midland, West Texas, Wall, Silicon, Midland , Texas, Amarillo , Texas, Lubbock, Midland ., Midland Avery, Amarillo, Avery Boydston . Midland, Texas, Dallas

☆ Hong Kong May retail sales rise 18.4%, sees support from local consumption
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The government launched a promotional campaign earlier in March called "Hello Hong Kong" to bring back tourists and businesses and also launched a "Happy Hong Kong" campaign in late May to boost local spending and the economy. "Retail sales should continue to improve in the coming months," a government spokesperson said. The city's industry body Hong Kong Retail Management Association launched "Happy Hong Kong Shopping Festival" from July 1 to August 31 with about 6,000 stores participating, offering discounts and other retail promotion to boost consumption. Among the arrivals, mainland Chinese visitors eased slightly to 2.29 million in May from 2.31 million in April, Hong Kong Tourism Board data showed. ($1 = 7.8342 Hong Kong dollars)Reporting by Donny Kwok and Twinnie Siu; Editing by Philippa FletcherOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Donny Kwok, Twinnie, Philippa Fletcher Organizations: HK, Hong, Hong Kong Retail Management Association, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Thomson Locations: HONG KONG, Hong, Hong Kong, China, COVID

☆ Gen Z shares 5 red flags that could mean an employer doesn't care about work-life balance
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some Gen Zers fear that asking about work-life balance in interviews could harm their job prospects. Gen Zers shared their warning signs when job hunting, including unclear goals and a "bonus day." Preston Jacobson, a 24-year-old working in retail management, said he left his job in February because it lacked a proper work-life balance. "Instead of just asking folks about the work-life balance, I would ask employees what they do outside of work," he said. Do you have something to share about navigating a work-life balance as a member of Gen Z, as a millennial, or as a part of another generation?

☆ Hong Kong businesses cheer China reopening, but warn there’s a long way to go
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Michelle Toh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Hong Kong CNN —Kiki Yang brought an empty green suitcase from Shenzhen to Hong Kong this week to load up on new purchases for her family and friends. On Sunday, residents of Hong Kong and mainland China were permitted to resume two-way, quarantine-free travel after three years, albeit in limited numbers. Sa Sa, which counts Hong Kong and Macao combined as its top market, has seen sales roughly halve since 2019. The move is the latest effort by Hong Kong to rebuild its status as a global business hub. Currently, as part of a gradual reopening, Hong Kong has a quota of 60,000 visitor arrivals from mainland China each day.

"We had such a hard time, and I would rather have more Chinese people come than the government restricting their entry so I can do business." "Tour bus operators who have had their vehicles idly parked for over three years are now gearing up for (bus) inspections," said Thai Tour Bus Association President Wasuchet Sophonsatien. Thailand, Japan, the United States, South Korea, Australia, Macao, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan were the most-searched destinations. Yue Hua Entertainment Korea, which manages Tempest, did not respond to a request for comment. "The pandemic outbreak on the mainland is still vigorous and needs time to recover, while domestic consumption remains weak on the mainland."

☆ Logistics Companies Are Diversifying Hiring, but Challenges Persist
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Liz Young | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

Photo: Sarah Oden/Associated PressWomen and people of color are being hired into top roles in the logistics industry. United Parcel Service Inc. turned to Carol Tomé, a former finance chief at Home Depot Inc., in 2020 to become chief executive officer. Raj Subramaniam, who is from India, was chosen to succeed FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith as chief executive earlier this year. Judy McReynolds has been chief executive of ArcBest Corp. , one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S., since 2010. Studies also show there is a big gap in pay across the logistics industry.

☆ Regiunea de nord în obiectivul dezvoltării regionale
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-17 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +2 min

Regiunea de nord în obiectivul dezvoltării regionaleComunicat de presăRegiunea de nord în obiectivul dezvoltării regionaleChișinău,Decembrie 2020În orașul Soroca a fost reamplasată sucursala Mobiasbanca – OTP Group. Sucursala face parte din Structura Regională NORD, în cadrul căreia o echipă responsabilă este pregătită să sprijine clienții în funcție de necesitățile financiare ale acestora. Echipa este formată din:- Un consilieri persoane juridice,- Doi consilieri persoane fizice,- Un consilier universal,- Doi operatori ghișeu universal,- Directorul sucursalei. În cadrul sucursalei, se prestează toată gama de servicii pe care le oferă banca, printre care: deschiderea depozitelor, acordarea creditelor pentru persoane fizice si juridice, acordarea serviciilor de încasări persoane juridice și fizice, operațiuni de schimb valutar, acordarea serviciilor aferente transferului de credit, acordarea serviciilor aferente transferurilor bănești, consultarea clienților. Primarul municipiului Soroca, dna Lilia Pilipețchi, a salutat deschiderea noului sediu și a încurajat echipa acestuia pentru provocările care urmează, urând-le succes în activitate.

Persons: Alexandru cel Bun, Serghei Revenco, László Diósi, Maria, Lilia Organizations: OTP Group Locations: Regiunea, Chișinău, Soroca, Mobiasbanca

☆ O nouă sucursală Mobiasbanca – OTP Group în zona de centru, hub-ul economic al Chișinăului
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-11 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +3 min

O nouă sucursală Mobiasbanca – OTP Group în zona de centru, hub-ul economic al ChișinăuluiChișinău,10 decembrieComunicat de presăO nouă sucursală Mobiasbanca – OTP Group în zona de centru,hub-ul economic al ChișinăuluiDe cele mai multe ori suntem în centrul orașului pentru a soluționa sarcini exacte: să achităm un serviciu, să cumpărăm un dar, să realizăm o tranzacție sau să consolidăm un nou parteneriat. Redenumită și reamplasată de curând, continuă șirul realizărilor Mobiasbanca – OTP Group la final de an. Ismail 84, clienții pot beneficia de îndrumări privind produsele bancare oferite, alături de un întreg spectru de servicii bancare: deservirea persoanelor fizice și juridice; atragerea și deschiderea depozitelor; atragerea și acordarea creditelor pentru persoane fizice și juridice; acordarea serviciilor de încasări persoane juridice și fizice; operațiuni de schimb valutar; acordarea serviciilor aferente transferului de credit; acordarea serviciilor aferente transferurilor bănești. Directorul sucursalei dl Octavian Buțuleac, dirijează aptitudinile unei echipe mari, care este formată din 3 consilieri pe persoane juridice, 3 consilieri pe persoane fizice și 5 operatori ghișeu universal. László Diósi, Președintele Comitetului Executiv, CEO Mobiasbanca – OTP Group.

Persons: Octavian, László Diósi, Iurie Iurco, Maria Organizations: OTP Group, OTP, Banca Locations: Chișinăului Chișinău, Chișinăului, Ismail

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