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Retail Trends to Watch For in 2023
Retail trends are changing faster than ever before; however, there are still ways to capitalize on the trends, especially at brick-and-mortar locations which have undergone numerous changes in the last three years. As we look to the upcoming holiday season,...
Vinyl Art of Plymouth, Minnesota Celebrates Earth Day 2023 – Announces New Sustainable Vinyl Packaging Material
AdVantageVinyl(TM) is a breakthrough product in the packaging industry that is fully recyclable and biodegradable. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Vinyl Art, a leading manufacturer of custom packaging solutions, is proud to...

Make Sure You’re Ready to Go Fishing!
Fishing is consistently one of the top outdoor activities in the United States — usually second only to running/jogging. And, from 2007-2009, it was the most popular outdoor activity in the country. Although fishing is a great full-body workout, it’s also a low-impact...

Although Some Shopping Trends Have Changed, Others Remain the Same
We have yet to completely understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In many instances, as a response to the last three years, individuals have changed the way they work, live, and play. They have also come to realize how much their environment — whether at home...

Putting it Together: Lessons from the Meal Kit Industry
Everything you think you know about meal kits is probably wrong. They’re not always more expensive than shopping for the ingredients yourself. They’re not just popular with lazy people or those who lack cooking skills. And, they’re not boring or limited in variety....

The Relationship Between Clutter and Disorganization
Throw “top 2023 New Year’s resolutions” into your favorite search engine, and you’ll find that getting more organized is in the top five of most lists. There’s a good reason. But first, what causes disorganization? For most of us, it’s clutter. Clutter is a...

The Art of Making Good Decisions
There are plenty of definitions out there, but generally, optimization refers to finding the best alternative. And that alternative rewards you with the best cost-effective result. They say that practice makes perfect, so the pursuit of optimization moves you toward...

Inflation Isn’t the Only Reason Your Thanksgiving Turkey Will Cost a Fortune This Year (If You Can Find One)
The New York Times tells us that Thanksgiving this year is shaping up to be a tough time for turkey, the star of your holiday meal. Fresh or frozen—it doesn’t really matter. You're only partially correct if you guess the culprit is inflation or supply chain...

It’s Okay to Be Old School
Here’s Why the Smartphone Didn’t (and Maybe Shouldn’t) Kill the Printed Calendar There are hundreds of apps that will keep track of appointments and help you stay organized, but a growing number of people are returning to the printed desk calendar. Sales of...
September is National Service Dog Month
We’ve all heard a story or two (or three) about dogs doing heroic things. No surprise there. They’ve been companions to us humans for the past 30,000 years. We’ve got a history, and any relationship which has lasted that long has got to reward us with some amazing...