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Retail

November Retail Sales Put Holiday Season On Track To Set Records

Retail sales continued to grow in November, putting the 2021 holiday season on track for record spending, the National Retail Federation said.

Software

Forecast: 4.6% Growth in Equipment, Software Investment and 3.5% GDP Growth

Low financial stress, an expanding housing sector, and increased federal spending on infrastructure are expected to propel equipment and software inve...

Logistics

$12.6 Million in Federal Grants Designated for America’s Marine Highways

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration awarded $12.6 million in grants to nine marine highway projects across the nation.

Inflation

Annual Inflation Rises 6.8 Percent, Highest Rate Since 1982

Consumer prices surged 6.8 percent in the year leading into November, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department.

Ports

Registration Open for February's 2022 AAPA Smart Ports Seminar

AAPA’s Smart Ports Seminar, Feb. 8 to 10 in-person in San Pedro, Calif., is hosted by the association’s Information Technology Committee.

Technology

Five Business Trends Driving Technology Decision for 2022

As the landscape continues to shift, increased cyber threats and supply chain issues will impact IT.

business strategy

FL: Enterprise Florida Board OKs $10M to Support Bids for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Enterprise Florida's board voted to make $10 million in funds available to support Miami and Orlando’s ongoing bids to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup to...

IEDC

OK: OKC Convention Center to Host Major 2022 Econ Dev Conference

The International Economic Development Council recently selected Oklahoma City as the site for its 2022 annual conference Sept. 18-21.

STEM

DE: Delaware Launches First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM Education

The three-year partnership program directly supports the Delaware Pathways initiative.

Technology

Shortage of Qualified IT Workers May Leave Firms Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Critical infrastructure increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, as global shortage of skilled IT workers intensify the risks, says GlobalData.