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This Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings
Moving On Up: Here's Where NYC Ranks Among World's Best Cities New York City has made significant progress in a new list of the world's best cities. The 2024 Top 100 City Destinations Index, published by Euromonitor International, ranks global cities based on tourism performance, sustainability, and economic strength. While Paris retained its crown as the top city, New York City climbed higher on the list, continuing to cement its place as a top global destination. It was ranked 10th last year, and is now at No. 6. The Top 10 cities in the rankings include: No. 1: Paris. No. 2: Ma…
Business
Covid-
19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores
The dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant is exacerbating issues supermarkets are experiencing with keeping shelves stocked, according to multiple reports. A chief executive of supply-chain consultant told Bloomberg that stores are currently having issues stocking shelves, and the highly-transmissible variant will cause even more issues due to labor shortages. The news outlet reported that stores have already had trouble keeping products stocked due to supply chain issues and product shortages throughout the pandemic. As cases continue to climb across the country, so …
Lifestyle
On The Table For Thanksgiving: Higher Prices, Fewer Options Due To Supply-Chain Issues
The COVID-19 related supply chain issues and price increases are continuing to impact consumers across the United States ahead of the holidays. The Seattle Times reported that many are having to spend more in preparation for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25, as the prices of many products have increased. The news outlet said supply chain issues including transportation expenses, bad weather and labor shortages have all factored into the ballooning prices, along with inflation. According to a report from Texas A&M Today, AgriLife Extension livestock economist Davi…
Business
Covid-
19: Dollar Tree Will Sell Items Over $1 Amid Supply-Chain Issues, Freight Costs
Discount chain Dollar Tree is poised to start selling some merchandise at prices above $1 amid COVID-19 pandemic-related global supply chain issues. The discount chain said it wants to begin adding price points above $1 in selected legacy Dollar Tree stores, in addition to offering $1, $3, and $5 products across its Dollar Tree Plus stores. "Our brand promise is that customers get great value for what they spend at Dollar Tree," CEO Michael Witynski said in a statement. "We will continue to be fiercely protective of that promise, regardless of the price point, whether it is $…
Business
Covid-
19: Cargo Ships Piling Up At US Ports Amid Supply Shortages For Businesses
Scores of cargo ships have recently gotten stuck waiting to dock at United States ports as the country continues to face COVID-19 supply-chain-related product shortages. The Daily Mail reported on Saturday, Sept. 25, dozens of ships were stuck at the three busiest ports in the US, including more than two dozen ships off the Long Island shore. The news outlet added that the Port of New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles faced similar issues caused by an increase in imports. Related - COVID-19: Supply-Chain Issues Causing Shortages Of Items At Supermarkets, Other Retailers Stores …
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