Tag: Retail and wholesale

Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?

NEW YORK -- Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas...

CVS workers strike at 7 Southern California stores for better pay and health care

LOS ANGELES -- Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to...

Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria...

NYC officials envision turning Fifth Avenue into a grand boulevard

NEW YORK -- Manhattan’s famed luxury store row Fifth Avenue is in line for a major makeover.New York City officials unveiled a plan...

Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy

WASHINGTON -- It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores...

China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

HONG KONG -- China's economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday, in the latest...