The fate of cardboard boxes in the US rests in the hands of consumers more than it ever has been before. In the past, brick-and-mortar retailers handled much of the leftover packaging from shipments. Malls and grocery stores usually send big bales of used but relatively clean cardboard to recycling programs so that they can be made into new boxes.
The pandemic has only accelerated this shift, which experts expect to continue even after COVID-19 is under control. One of the largest waste collection companies in the US, Republic Services, saw as much as a 25 percent increase in waste it picked up from households last year — after the volume it picked up from commercial customers dropped by up to 30 percent when pandemic-induced lockdowns began.
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Police Investigating Break-ins at Arlington Forest Shopping Center | ARLnow.com
Arlington County police are investigating a series of overnight break-ins at the Arlington Forest Shopping Center.
Thieves smashed windows and forced their way in to three businesses, stealing cash. Another business was reportedly damaged but the thieves — or thief — did not get in.
“At approximately 7:33 a.m. on January 7, police were dispatched to the late report of a breaking and entering in the 4800 block of 1st Street N.,” Arlington County Police Department spokeswoman Ashley Savage tells ARLnow. “Upon arrival, it was determined that unknown suspect(s) forced entry to three businesses, causing damage. The suspect(s) rummaged through items and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Police remain on scene investigating.”
Apple AR ambitions could expand Personal Shopping and tech support sessions | AppleInsider
Using Apple AR hardware, future Apple Store Personal Shoppers could demonstrate devices to users, and show the products interactively within the customer's home.
Apple already uses AR to preview new devices , such as letting a prospective Mac Pro user see just how big that machine will be on their desk . Even Apple doesn't do it for every device, though, and new research about personal shopping suggests that it intends to.
"[However, online] shopping can lack the instantaneous feedback, answers to questions, suggestions, demonstrations of products, and human connection of an in-person shopping experience," they say. "Additionally, the user is unable to fully interact with the online representation of the product and, therefore, cannot truly experience a full demonstration of the product while in a remote environment."
Here's what's ahead for the shrinking shopping mall sector • St Pete Catalyst
The number of shopping malls likely will shrink dramatically in the next few years, and the real estate they occupy is expected to take on new characteristics as consumer buying trends evolve.
"We're at the beginning of what is a massive shift in commercial real estate from retail to industrial," said Rachel Elias Wein, founder and CEO of WeinPlus, a St. Petersburg-based strategy and management consulting firm focused on retail, consumer and real estate sectors.
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Internet Privacy: Online Shopping Browsing History & Ads
We all probably did a lot more online shopping this year during the pandemic than ever before. After online shopping, you will notice that pop-up ads are constant, and continue to pop up even if you continue to "x" them out. Or you might check the weather, and find that the site you access knows exactly which town and state you are in.
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Shopping holiday for gift card holders returns | Chain Store Age
Introduced in 2020, this shopping day follows the holidays when many consumers receive gift cards as presents. According to the data analytics company InMarket, the average shopper spent 17.6% more on gift cards in 2020 compared with 2019.
Retailers and restaurants participating in the 2021 edition of Use Your Gift Card Day, with some offering special deals, include:
• Applebee's;
• Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's;
• Bolay;
• Bonefish Grill;
• Carrabba's Italian Grill;
• Chico's;
• Chipotle;
• Express;
• Macy's;
• Outback Steakhouse;
• PetSmart;
• rue21;
• Saks Fifth Avenue;
• Smashburger;
• Soma;
• Topgolf; and,
• White House Black Market.
China's internet regulator weighs tighter curbs on payment, shopping platforms | Reuters
For the first time, the Cyberspace Administration of China defined "internet information services" within its purview to include offerings by such platforms, as well as those of news information providers and search engines.
The move would "promote the healthy and orderly development of Internet information services," it said on its official WeChat account.
It would protect the rights and interests of citizens and organisations and safeguard national security and public interests, the regulator added.
January 2021 sales: Find the best shopping deals this month
The Echelon Connect Sport Indoor Cycling Bike was an exercise bike bestseller in 2020 overall. It's relatively affordable and includes 32 levels of resistance, slip-resistant handlebars and a cushioned seat. You'll also receive a 90 day free membership, including access to 100 on-demand cycling classes.
If you're looking for a winter coat , consider this parka by Sam Edelman. It's lined with a blend of down-and-feather fill and is made of 100-percent polyester. It also features a removable faux fur detail at the hood, front zip pockets and an inner knit cuff at the sleeve to keep you warm. Plus, you can find it in four colorways, including Black, Loden, Mustard and Shadow.
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