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Retailers may find it harder to find workers for holidays because of the gig economy

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 18, 2016
We’re coming up on the holiday shopping season. And you can be sure retail and delivery companies know that. They’re trying to hire temporary seasonal workers. Target, UPS, Amazon, the list goes on — they’re all competing to staff their sales counters and get orders out the door — and it’s tough because unemployment’s even […]
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Makeover of landmark urban mall in Philadelphia brings mixed reviews

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 26, 2016
One critic says the changes are "almost like retail gentrification."
Pedestrians pass by advertising for the Fashion Outlets of Philadelphia, which will replace the old Gallery at Market East shopping mall. 
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Dispatch, Ep 15: Hate shopping? Just disrupt it!

by Molly Wood
May 12, 2016
Is retail dead, or just needing a reboot? Molly's about to find out.
A mannequin stands in a fairly empty department store December 23, 2009 at Tyson's Corner mall in McLean, Virginia.
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"Bitcoin Boulevard" no longer booming

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 8, 2016
When businesses in a Cleveland suburb began accepting bitcoin, the response was huge
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We're spending a lot more on gifts this year

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 11, 2015
According to Gallup, the average cost has gone up.
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Malls are urging stores to stay open on Thanksgiving

by Molly Wood
Nov 25, 2015
Some mall managers are urging smaller businesses to stay open on Thanksgiving.
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FAA working towards drone rules ahead of holidays

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 25, 2015
Recommendations would require registration for recreational drone owners.
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Ever wonder why you bought that ugly sweater?

by Molly Wood , Mukta Mohan and Bridget Bodnar
Nov 24, 2015
The way a store looks, sounds, and even smells has a major impact on your spending.
Stores and malls make a conscious effort to create an aesthetic that draws in customers.
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Google's data on when not to shop this Black Friday

by Molly Wood
Nov 24, 2015
Google put together an infographic from smartphone data on Christmas shopping.
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Retailers are competing — for holiday workers

by Andy Uhler
Nov 5, 2015
More of them work in shipping rather than in the store.
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