Customers Holiday Season

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

These Budget-Friendly Arcade Cabinets Are Perfect Holiday Gifts

Everybody loves arcade cabinets, but many people simply don’t have space in their home--or cash in their wallet--to dedicate to a full-size machine. If that’s the case, it’s worth checking out the ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

One analyst says customers are in a “prisoner’s dilemma” that will keep them spending, while another was encouraged by recent Nvidia commentary on the company’s “moat.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers

Inflation is down after three long years, but some companies are trying further price cuts to recharge sluggish sales.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing

The brokerage said it is seeing increased inflows into its wealth-management offerings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Black Ops 6 Gets Custom Xbox Wrap, Controllers, Hoodie, And Joggers

Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 's launch on October 25, Microsoft has announced "the Black Ops 6 collection" of accessories, including a custom Xbox Series X wrap, Elite controller, and even ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell

Wealth managers say speculation over UK tax changes is changing customer behaviour

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Google’s NotebookLM Now Lets You Customize Its AI Podcasts

The NotebookLM tool generates AI-hosted audio podcasts on any topic. Its latest update allows users to enter prompts to personalize the output. I tried it out.

Tech - Wired - October 17

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" resort in upstate New York. Onsens are bath houses where patrons relax naked together in mineral-rich water of various temperatures.

Schlumberger’s stock slumps as falling oil prices turn customers cautious

Schlumberger’s stock slumps after revenue misses expectations amid “cautious spending” by some international customers as oil prices fell.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live

Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers

Business - Financial Times - October 21

RH spooked customers with price hikes. These moves could be luring them back.

Art Deco-era designs, along with reclining furniture — an area RH long shied from — are resonating with shoppers, Wedbush analysts said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle

Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the end of January.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton has been working to grow sales and stem its losses and has had to work harder to accomplish both of those goals as customer acquisition costs rise.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton’s stationary bikes will soon sell at Costco’s stores and on its website as the beleaguered fitness company looks for new ways to reach younger and affluent customers, Peloton is set to ...

Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers

The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks

Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigated

McDonald’s is working to reassure U.S. customers that its restaurants are safe even as federal investigators try to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E

Health - ABC News - October 23

10 Universal Truths You Must Remember to Boost Customer Sales

Your business success requires a pervasive focus on the customer decision process.

Business - Inc. - October 24

How "Pair Eyewear" brings affordable customization to prescription glasses

Sophia Edelstein, co-founder and co-CEO of eyewear company "Pair," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share how her brand is transforming the eyewear industry.

5 Signals From Customers That Your Brand Relationship Is Healthy

Brand perception is more dependent on customer relationships than products and services.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Netflix Just Announced Its Smartest Idea Yet. Customers Are Going to Love It

The streaming giant is making it easier for customers to share what they love.

Business - Inc. - October 28

JP Morgan sues customers over viral TikTok cheque fraud

“Infinite money glitch” allowed the withdrawal of funds from cheques before they were cleared by the bank.

JPMorgan Chase Sues Four Customers for Bank Fraud Seen in Viral TikToks

The people deposited fake checks and withdrew large sums from Chase ATMs, the lawsuits said.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Wayfair customers are more price conscious, have cut spending as election nears

Wayfair’s stock turned lower as some downbeat comments about the home-goods seller’s customers followed an earnings beat.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why

Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.

Business - Inc. - October 13

National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales

Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday

On a rail trip to Spain from the UK via Paris, our writer discovers a great way of travelling happily with children …. Street lights strobed through the window, sending shadows sweeping across our ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Latest in Customers Holiday Season

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

These Budget-Friendly Arcade Cabinets Are Perfect Holiday Gifts

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers

Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing

Black Ops 6 Gets Custom Xbox Wrap, Controllers, Hoodie, And Joggers

Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell

Google’s NotebookLM Now Lets You Customize Its AI Podcasts

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

Schlumberger’s stock slumps as falling oil prices turn customers cautious

Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

RH spooked customers with price hikes. These moves could be luring them back.

Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers

Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigated

10 Universal Truths You Must Remember to Boost Customer Sales

How "Pair Eyewear" brings affordable customization to prescription glasses

5 Signals From Customers That Your Brand Relationship Is Healthy

Netflix Just Announced Its Smartest Idea Yet. Customers Are Going to Love It

JP Morgan sues customers over viral TikTok cheque fraud

JPMorgan Chase Sues Four Customers for Bank Fraud Seen in Viral TikToks

Wayfair customers are more price conscious, have cut spending as election nears

Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why

National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales

Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday

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