Retail experts are now saying that this year's holiday buying season for consumers will be focused on doing their shopping online as a first choice, rather than supplementing with online purchases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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20 million US workers working from home means more lunch at home, with 62% of the food dollar now spent on options purchased at the grocery store. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Consumer sentiment remains strong about the upcoming holidays and the gift buying season focusing on the best deals and promotions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Forty-six Michigan colleges ranked among the best higher institutions across various categories on the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings. Rankings focused on academic quality, graduation and retention rates, as well as graduate indebtedness and social mobility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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On this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Lauren Winans about the forward momentum of companies adopting a four-day workweek. Is it a win-win? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Michigan ranks No. 1 in searches for "sell my car," a potential harbinger of tough times continuing, Jeff says in this Business Beat.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jeff has good news to report on the Business Beat, with funding for female-led startups on the upswing, at least in certain areas of the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jeff Sloan talks with Paul W. Smith about the allure of finding a deal with a new study showing consumers aren't afraid of being viewed as cheapskates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Employees working from home results in a breakdown in the ability to innovate effectively and stay ahead of the competition, an MIT study shows. Jeff has the details on the impact of remote work in this Business Beat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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