NPA This Week in Pawn

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A FedEx worker from Cincinnati is facing theft charges for allegedly stealing and pawning jewelry he was supposed to deliver.

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Bad review? Owners should address online reviewers’ concerns

AP News

With negative reviews becoming more common online, experts say the best way to deal with unhappy customers is to acknowledge their concerns and take the conversation offline.

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Beware of bogus bargains this holiday season and verify your purchase

KTNV Las Vegas

A free, on-demand authentication process is making sure that the brand-name items pawn shop customers buy are the real deal.

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‘Pawn Stars’ expanding show time next year

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Popular TV Show Pawn Stars will be receiving more airtime in 2019. When Season 14 premieres in January, each episode will be one hour, up from 30 minutes.

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Counterfeits: The nightmare before Christmas

Retail Dive

The buying and selling of fake products is becoming more common, and the holiday season only increases the chance consumers will come across counterfeit goods.

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US brick-and-mortar retailers poised for strong 2019: Study

FOX Business

New survey results suggests shoppers will return to brick-and-mortar stores in 2019, increasing sales by more than three percent.

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