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In The Age Of Amazon And Uber, More Companies Jump On Bandwagon
Posted on · In a time where brick-and-mortar stores are losing customers, what does it mean for the future of the shopping economy?
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What’s The Business Case For Plastic Bags?
Posted on · Retailer groups cheered the Texas Supreme Court decision to invalidate cities’ bag ban, but why do they like to give out free plastic bags?
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New Two-Story HEB May Kick Off Multi-Level Retail Development Trend In Houston
Posted on · Amid denser urban development, the Texas grocery chain opened its first two-level store in the Houston area
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Consumers See Many Brands Through Political Lens
Posted on · A study by a Rice Business professor reveals consumers pay more attention to the politics of companies, which affects their perception according to party affiliation
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What Will Happen To All Those Empty Toys ‘R’ Us Stores In Houston?
Posted on · There is already plenty of demand for the spaces the bankrupt toy giant is set to leave
Business
Iconic Midtown Store Not The Only Sears To Close Doors For Good
Posted on · Houston’s first Sears store is closing after 79 years
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Retail Gasoline Prices In Texas Up Nickel This Week
Posted on · Retail gasoline in Texas has increased
Business
Houston’s Grocery Market Growing Fast, But Not Equally Across The Region
Posted on · Suburban Houston is seeing more new openings than the inner loop
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Stores Hoping People Keep Shopping Offer Cyber Monday Deals
Posted on · More people will be picking up their phones to shop.
Business
Houstonians Spend More On Back-To-School Shopping
Posted on · Deloitte’s 2017 back-to-school survey finds Houston shoppers start sooner than the rest of the nation.
Business
Expert: Amazon’s Houston Expansion Good For Competition, Consumers
Posted on · Amazon continues its expansion in Houston – most recently with grocery delivery service AmazonFresh, according to reports.
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Houston-Wide Shopping Cart Retrieval Program Proves To Be Uphill Battle For Supporters
Posted on · Two council members are on a mission to convince the mayor and retailers to buy in.
Business
What’s The State Of Houston’s Warehouse Industry?
Posted on · Cereal maker Kellogg is getting ready to close its Houston distribution center just as Amazon is in the process of building two new ones.
Business
Houston Commercial Real Estate Market ‘Slower But Not Sluggish’
Posted on · CBRE releases its quarterly report for Greater Houston.
Business
Amazon’s Houston Distribution Centers ‘Not Good News’ For Traditional Retailers
Posted on · The online retailer’s planned new fulfillment center means stronger competition for brick-and-mortar stores.