During periods of high volatility in the Foreign Exchange (FX) market, businesses often feel helpless at the hands of currency fluctuations.
During periods of high volatility in the Foreign Exchange (FX) market, businesses often feel helpless at the hands of currency fluctuations.
The COVID19 crisis has impacted many industries – but restaurants have been hit extremely hard. According to a recent Restaurant Industry Impact Survey by the National Restaurant Association, the industry in the U.S. is expected to lose $240 billion by the end of 2020.
Generation Z, people born from the mid-1990s to early 2000s, is emerging as the next consumer force. The oldest of the 68 million Americans who are part of Gen Z are now completing their education, entering the workforce, and building wealth. Gen Z’s estimated spending power in the U.S. is as much as $143 billion, with indirect spending power of $600 billion. Just as when millennials became a predominant consumer force and ignited changes throughout the industry, ISVs and VARs will see changes triggered by the rise of Gen Z.
The COVID19 health crisis has had a big impact on the economy as many businesses have been shut for a few months. Some merchants had to close shop completely, while others operated in limited capacity. Many of our partners have been discussing innovative ways to help deal with this crisis. From highlighting benefits of technological solutions to changing consumer behavior, we have listed a few posts from some of our partners and insights they have to offer:
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses in the US, every industry has seen different outcomes. With many states now reopening businesses, strict social distancing guidelines are being recommended. While transportation, hotel and lodging have seen very little traffic, restaurants in a lot of states are still only allowed to offer takeout or delivery. The retail industry has also seen its share of unpredictable outcomes from grocery stores being open with strict guidelines to online sales for many retail brands going through the roof.
