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Retail
Unpredictable schedules are part of the retail gig but new policies could change that
Jun 13, 2019
But there are budding efforts to give hourly workers in those fields more dependable hours.
Walmart wants to deliver groceries straight into your fridge
by
Jack Stewart
Jun 10, 2019
The retailer says its associates will do the shopping for you, from its aisles to your kitchen.
Cash-back shopping savings, but at what price?
May 24, 2019
Between the tendency to spend what’s recouped and the surrender of personal data, it’s worth thinking about the quid pro quo.
Urban Outfitters enters the clothing rental business
by
Renata Sago
May 22, 2019
It's the latest company to join this fast-growing retail market, but why?
Nordstrom goes small with "Local" stores
by
Renata Sago
May 20, 2019
It's about square feet and making moves away from malls.
The party balloon business rises, even without helium
by
Amy Scott
May 10, 2019
After all, air is free.
Walmart wants your pets to be customers
by
Erika Beras
May 7, 2019
The retailer probably already has your business.
For public good, not for profit.
In Texas, immigrant businesses breathe new life into old units
by
Miguel Perez
May 6, 2019
There are a lot of empty retail spaces across the United States looking for fresh ideas to lure in shoppers. Urban designers say it’s all about offering something you can’t get online. In some cases, immigrant business owners in Texas are helping transform brick-and-mortar spaces — long abandoned by regional retailers — into marketplaces that […]
Amazon sweetens Prime deal with one-day shipping
by
Scott Tong
Apr 29, 2019
The company is trying to retain its competitive edge.
Maybe a recession is not as imminent as we think
Apr 23, 2019
Retails sales are up, wages are rising and economists are beginning to revise their thinking.