Travel buyers are tightening policies but not making grand cuts to spending, according to a survey of customers by India-based travel management company Itilite. The survey, which Itilite based on data in its platform as well as more than 50 in-depth interviews in November and December with customers and prospective customers, indicated that 70 percent … Read more
The holiday shopping season is always closely followed by a spike in gift returning. But this year, it may be harder to bring things back for free or at a low cost. Roughly 60% of retailers said they’re making changes to existing returns policies, with fewer promising free returns, according to a recent survey of … Read more
A vast majority of travelers say their employers prioritize their health, safety and security on business trips, although a much smaller percentage said they feel supported in remote working situations, according to a recently published BCD Travel study of 674 travelers. In the survey, which BCD conducted in August, 76 percent of traveler respondents said … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 19, 2022 • 26 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation Article content SYDNEY — Australia is talking up its green credentials at the annual U.N. climate summit, but its policies do not match the portrayal as it continues to support new … Read more
Policy adjustments ‘deter the consumer from returning’ With rising costs squeezing margins, many retailers are rethinking their return policies, shortening the return window and even charging a return or restocking fee, according to Spencer Kieboom, founder and CEO of Pollen Returns, a return management company. Stores like Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and J. Crew … Read more
China’s health ministry has said its severe anti-virus controls should be made less disruptive and a city with the world’s biggest iPhone factory has promised to ease restrictions China’s health ministry has said its severe anti-virus controls should be made less disruptive and a city with the world’s biggest iPhone factory has promised to ease … Read more
This section is Partnership Content supplied The content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail Links GlobeNewswire Author of the article: Article content Fall Economic Statement represents a comprehensive, innovative, world-leading response that … Read more
The Republican Party’s regressive policies are not just unpopular, but a new study out Wednesday suggests they are also deadly to those who live under them. Working-age mortality rates have been rising for decades across the United States, but premature deaths are more pronounced in states where “conservative” policies predominate and less common in states that … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Chinese equities fell again on Tuesday following a dramatic selloff, as traders remained unsettled by the prospect of market-unfriendly policies under President Xi Jinping’s third term. Most Read from Bloomberg The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, a gauge of Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong, fell 0.7% as of 10:09 a.m., extending Monday’s … Read more
A sacked staff member reportedly opposed a head teacher’s request to call a girl by a boy’s name A UK primary teacher who was sacked for challenging the school’s transgender policies will take her case to court next week, the Sunday Times has reported. According to the outlet, the teacher, who does not want to … Read more