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Retail industry
Amazon desperately seeks seasonal workers while other retailers hold back
Sep 20, 2023
That could mean that holiday hiring will be slower this season, says Andy Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Walmart’s store closures in Chicago highlight the challenges of urban big box retail
Apr 13, 2023
Walmart says that, collectively, its Chicago stores aren’t profitable. But academics point out they’ll still leave a hole when they’re gone.
Restaurant, retail recoveries diverge in downtown Boston
Apr 10, 2023
Downtown Boston has more restaurants and bars now than it did before the pandemic. Retail stores, meanwhile, are still struggling.
Reverse stock splits explained through a battle against bankruptcy
Mar 22, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking a reverse split, a sign that a company is not confident that its stock will rise on its own, one expert says.
Two booksellers searching for used books and a storefront
by
Anais Amin
Aug 10, 2022
"We actually love the physical retail experience," says Chris Capizzi, who co-owns A Good Used Book with his wife, Jenny Yang.
Paying more for plus-size clothes? Experts poke holes in the policy
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 2, 2022
Retailers are emerging from a tough period. Embracing inclusive sizes at the same price is one way to reach more women.
How are consumers feeling about the economy?
Jul 30, 2021
There have been signs of robust economic growth, but consumer concerns are rising ... along with the surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
For public good, not for profit.
Manufacturing delays mean retailers may consider raising prices
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Justin Ho
Jun 3, 2021
While delays and shortages could be just short-term disruptions, tariffs, which also push up prices, are expected to remain.
Retailers try to hire tens of thousands of workers
Apr 14, 2021
One way retailers and restaurants can attract workers is to offer higher pay, though that's easier for larger businesses.
Full retail recovery hinges on women getting back to work
Mar 5, 2021
Whether or not women recover economically from this pandemic is everybody’s problem.