Tag: Retail and wholesale
Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in sign that price pressures slowing
WASHINGTON -- Wholesale prices in the United States were unchanged last month in another sign that inflation is returning to something close to...
The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
NEW YORK -- U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down this week when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers went on strike...
Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season
Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season, but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this year to help...
Walmart employees to get expanded cancer treatment options with the Mayo Clinic
NEW YORK -- Walmart's employees and their dependents are being offered expanded cancer treatment with doctors at the Mayo Clinic through the retailer's...
Marketing plans are key for small businesses ahead of a tough holiday shopping season
NEW YORK -- The holidays are the busiest time of year for many small retailers and other businesses.But the holidays this year could...
A dockworkers strike could shut down East and Gulf ports. Will it affect holiday shopping?
NEW YORK -- U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers carries through with...