March 2016 – COUPONSDIGEST.COM

It started with 112 can openers

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By the mid 1980s, the Home Shopping Network was broadcasting nationwide 24 hours a day out of studios in the Levitz Shopping Center in Clearwater, top, and it had 300 employees. Today, it has a 1.4-million-square-foot facility in St. Petersburg, below, and employs more than 4,400. Today, 25 years later, the Home Shopping Network is the oldest of TV’s 24-hour... Read More

UPS Struggles to Keep Up With Surge in Web Orders

29/03/2016 COUPONSDIGEST

On-time delivery rates are strained as more shoppers buy online United Parcel Service Inc. is straining to handle a surge in online sales that has resulted in more holiday volume than it had expected, causing a wave of disruptions that could spell trouble for the holiday season. On-time delivery rates for UPS ground packages based on their normal shipping transit times last week... Read More

The Best Things You Can Do at Costco Without a Membership

29/03/2016 COUPONSDIGEST

For those willing to pay the membership fee, Costco is a great place to buy in bulk and access a number of services. However, If you don’t want to pony up the cash, Wise Bread suggests plenty of things you can take advantage of without a card. Get Your Eyes Checked: Costco stores have an optometrist on site and you... Read More

Kohl’s Revamped Marketing Goes for the Heartstrings

29/03/2016 COUPONSDIGEST

Michelle Gass is putting her stamp on Kohl’s. The former Starbucks executive joined the retailer just 10 months ago as chief customer officer, overseeing marketing, e-commerce and omnichannel experiences. In the absence of a chief marketing officer — a role Kohl’s has had previously — Ms. Gass is leading the charge. She’s overhauling the retailer’s marketing, showing a preference for... Read More

Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Stores to Open in Abu Dhabi in 2018

29/03/2016 COUPONSDIGEST

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 28, 2014– Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores plan to open in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2018 as part of a strategic partnership with Al Tayer Group LLC, a leading UAE-based company with diversified businesses. This will be Macy’s first international store location and the second for Bloomingdale’s. The Macy’s and... Read More

Why don’t places take American Express?

29/03/2016 COUPONSDIGEST

I recently took out an American Express card for its membership rewards. Amex card: Why do some places accept them and some don’t? However, when I go to pay in shops I often get a strange look from the cashier who will say ‘unfortunately we don’t take American Express.’ When I ask why, they always shrug their shoulders and I... Read More

American Express Company Profile

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American Express Facts American Express is a diversified global financial services company headquartered in the United States. The company is mainly known to the general public for its credit card, charge card and Traveler’s cheque business. It is also a large player in the travel services, mutual fund, brokerage, financial advisor, and insurance businesses. Company headquarters are in New York City.... Read More

United Parcel Service(UPS) Company Profile

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UPS Facts United Parcel Service (UPS) is the world’s largest package delivery company, delivering over 14 million packages a day to over 200 countries around the world. It has recently expanded its operations to include logistics and other transportation-related areas. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. UPS is well-known for its brown trucks, also known as package cars (hence the company... Read More

Comcast Company Profile

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Comcast Facts Comcast Corporation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the largest cable company in the United States. They develop broadband cable networks and are involved in electronic retailing and television programming content. Comcast History Comcast was founded in 1963 by Ralph J. Roberts, Daniel Aaron, and Julian A. Brodsky in Tupelo, Mississippi. The company was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1969,... Read More

Facts About Government Grants

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In the United States Federal grants are economic aid issued by the United States government out of the general federal revenue. Grants may also be issued by private non-profit organizations such as foundations, not-for-profit corporations or charitable trusts which are all collectively referred to as charities. Outside the United States grants, subventions or subsidies are used to in similar fashion... Read More