There are logistical challenges for retailers either doing business or considering doing business in Hawaii that require solutions. Traditionally, the most common ones are shipping, storage, limited local resources and a limited employee base. All of these are legitimate issues and have consistently been part of the obstacle set for retailers to address as they enter the market. While addressing …read more
Creating thriving and resilient communities is an enormous task, and businesses have a critical role in helping communities flourish. Conversely, communities also play a vital role in the success of a business, and even the smallest community can have a significant impact on the businesses in their neighborhood. Both neighborhood associations and neighborhood boards can be influential in their communities, …read more
One of the trends emerging within the food and beverage industry is also one of the most difficult to define or categorize. Fast-casual dining as a category has burst onto the radar of consumers across the country. Generally recognized as a blend between quick-serve and casual dining, fast-casual has very few distinct characteristics beyond the absence of a drive-thru and …read more