Cash talks when overbooked hotel guests walk
Cash bonuses can help hotel operators lure back disappointed customers who were displaced during overbooking snags, according to Penn State researchers.
Economics & Business
Jun 7, 2011
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Senate shows support for Internet sales taxes
(AP)—Advocates of a move to help states collect sales taxes on Internet transactions have won a Senate victory.
Business
Mar 23, 2013
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Larger-scale recycling collections of currently neglected plastic types can deliver economic viability
A pioneering cost-benefit study could transform the way local authorities handle non-household plastic waste, such as polyethene terephthalate (PET) trays and low-density polyethene (LDPE) wrapping film.
Environment
Oct 20, 2023
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Proposed rules would allow metric only labeling for some products
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued two publications calling for the amendment of labeling laws to allow the voluntary use of only metric units on some consumer products. NIST researchers suggest ...
Other
Jun 25, 2010
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How self-driving cars will make our cities more charming
Everyone's trying to get ready for roads that will be filled with more and more self-driving cars. But just as the first cars were imagined to be like horse-drawn carriages without the horses, it's easy to fall into the trap ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 11, 2018
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Amazon's two-day shipping is more like 13, thanks to Hurricane Irma
Amazon, which has trained all of us to expect packages delivered in two days or fewer, has finally met its match—Hurricane Irma.
Business
Sep 9, 2017
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Farmers' markets offer different strokes for different folks
Farmers' markets are not created equal. Some sell only fresh produce while others offer entertainment and a wide variety of vendors. And each market's unique personality attracts some people while repelling others. A University ...
Other
Feb 19, 2010
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Walmart closing online music store
American retail giant Walmart will close its online digital music store, Walmart MP3 Downloads, at the end of the month, a spokesman for the company said.
Internet
Aug 10, 2011
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Smartphone shoppers see app-y holiday season
When Georgia Benjamin goes holiday shopping this year, her smartphone will be her guide, pointing her to the items she is seeking and the best deals.
Business
Nov 24, 2013
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Apple's 'most ambitious' retail store set for US capital
Half store, half museum, Apple's new location in the US capital within a historic landmark is being described as the "most ambitious" project for its retail operations.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 9, 2019
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