After scrambling to fill out work forces in recent years, many companies are reporting more modest goals for temporary employment.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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At U-Mall in NYC, Vintage Treasures Are Sold Out of a Moving Truck
Colorful glassware, a chrome-legged couch and Japanese pants were some of the items being resold at U-Mall, a sort of outdoor-market-meets-stoop-sale.
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From LSD to I.P.O.
Once the symbol of the counter culture, lately the darlings of the fashion world, Birkenstock went public in New York.
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In China Businesses Cut Prices as Consumers Spend Less
Beijing hopes spending can spur growth, which has been dragged down by slowing real estate sales and exports. But shoppers are gravitating to discounts.
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Lewis the Ghoul is Taking Over Halloween Décor
The towering decoration from Target, which has become a must-have among Halloween fans, will sass you.
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Behind the Closing of Shen Beauty, a Brooklyn Boutique
An airy boutique for salves and cosmetics was a Brooklyn hot spot for more than a decade. But many employees described an ugly workplace.
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Toys ‘R’ Us Plans New Flagship Stores
WHP Global, the parent company of Toys “R” Us, said on Friday it would open up to two dozen flagship stores starting next year, along with shops in airport and cruise ships.
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Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown
Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs are bracing for an economic blow.
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Lina Khan vs. Jeff Bezos: This Is Big Tech’s Real Cage Match
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission wants to disrupt Amazon, whose founder built a trillion-dollar firm by disrupting retail.
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Clare V.’s Annual Sale Draws Thousands of Shoppers to Los Angeles Mall
An annual sample sale for the accessories brand Clare V. drew thousands of shoppers to downtown Los Angeles. For some fans, it’s the “Super Bowl. The best day of the whole year.”
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Target, Citing Theft, to Close Nine Stores
The retailer will close locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, saying its business had been hurt and the safety of employees and customers was at risk.