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Best Buy’s Comeback: Real Or a Mirage?

Finally, some really good retail news! Yesterday, Best Buy’s stock set an all-time high. What does that signify — a long-term comeback for Best Buy or a short-term mirage? Let’s begin with some background. As with many mostly store-driven retailers, … Continue reading

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Video Clips for When You Feel Unconfident!

Be motivated and confident. LEARN from and enjoy these video clips! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ This first video has been viewed more than 9 million times. And don’t miss the funny last video!!!              

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Financial Data for the Leading U.S. Restaurants

In the chart below from eMarketer,Β financial data from the most recent fiscal year are shown for the top-twelve PUBLIC restaurant revenue leaders: total revenue, total revenue growth, number of restaurants, average revenue per restaurant, and average revenue per square foot.Β [Some … Continue reading

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