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Why The Louisiana Purchase Was The Greatest Fourth Of July Sale Ever

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According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), that would be food, mostly — Americans will spend about $6.7 Since we are already spending several billion dollars preparing for the Fourth of July, retailers nationwide want to make sure we don’t forget to throw a little spend their way. What A Louisiana Purchase Will Buy Today.

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Simon Properties Earnings Show Positive Trends For Brick-And-Mortar Retail

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The mall and outlet center real estate investment trust managed to post a profit despite a 91 percent occupancy rate and collecting on only 85 percent of its rents. We have withstood fires in Northern California, hurricanes in Louisiana and elsewhere and civil unrest. We have withstood government shutdowns.

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‘Ship-ageddon 2020’ Just Keeps Getting Worse

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UPS imposed shipping restrictions on some large retailers such as Gap, Nike, L.L. To manage capacity, the company has increased holiday hiring and weekend deliveries. “We The reports of potential delays and earlier-than-average shipping windows for Christmas delivery rolled in right on time in early December. Hot Topic Inc.,

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Retailers Look To Digital Technologies After Beating The Street

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Retailers and retail landlords are reporting strong first-quarter earnings results, beating analysts’ expectations in many cases. Management noted on the conference call with analysts following the earnings report that there was a “positive comp gap” between the company and quick-service restaurant peers of as much as 270 basis points.

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A ‘Diaper’ By Any Other Tax Code: The Complexities Of Selling Across State Tax Laws

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Even the ways retailers package their items can make a difference in their taxes. This month’s Next-Gen Sales Tax Tracker examines these compliance complexities and their impact, as well as ongoing efforts to streamline how retailers can fulfill their obligations. Easing tax compliance helps governments and retailers alike.

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How Online Sales Tax Impacts Different eCommerce Models

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Since 1992, when eCommerce was still in its infancy, online retailers have not had to collect sales tax. In fact, the 75 largest online retail marketplaces in the world were responsible for nearly half of all global eCommerce sales in 2017. Mathradas characterized this challenge as a data management issue. and globally.

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When One State’s Tax-Exempt Necessity Is Another’s High-Tax Discretionary Purchase

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Louisiana exempts most food purchased outside restaurants, for example, while Missouri exempts clay pigeons and targets used in skeet shooting. This policy change has refocused legislative action advocates and retailers to address the impact of sales taxes on individuals struggling to afford necessities. Managing compliance.

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