Recent Posts by Amber Trendell

For many people, nearly a year has passed since their last outing to a major live sporting event. And while many major franchises are looking to welcome fans back for in-person experience, social distancing practices aren't going anywhere soon. Many fans now expect these new standards to be available when they return. In anticipation for the changes facing sports and entertainment, Oracle product experts and customers will be joining the conversation at this year’s...

Nothing compares to home cooking when it comes to holiday meals, but meal kits from restaurants exceeded expectations in the US during the 2020 holiday period. Last November we saw a surge in popularity for holiday meal kits and gift cards, as well as direct online ordering for customers looking to make the holidays extra special. Our quick study, polling 500 Americans across the country, revealed some fun facts about holiday meal kits, takeout, and intentions for...

The start of the new year has many sports fans looking ahead to major events across the sports and entertainment spectrum and (hopefully) the start of various seasons. Superbowl Sunday, March Madness, and baseball season are all just around the corner and fans are excited for their return. How we watch and participate in sports certainly varies from season ticket holders that never miss a home game to dedicated fans that love to get out to their local bar and grill with...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. This round of PPP funding includes $284 billion in additional loans for eligible businesses through March 31, 2021 and also allows some previous PPP borrowers the chance to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan. The announcement also included a key...

Much of the magic of food and beverage comes from in-person dining experiences. And while in-person dining will look different for a while, that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead. COVID-19 caused the food and beverage industry to shutdown overnight, with businesses suddenly disconnected from their customers. With many businesses hoping to re-open their doors in 2021, business owners will need a strategy for getting customers in the door. Customer loyalty programs are an easy...