Jordyn Holman
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Walmart Offers Store Managers Company Stock to Make Them Feel Like ‘Owners’
The retailer has been raising wages for store associates. It’s now turning its attention to improving salaries and benefits for their bosses.
Macy’s Plans to Cut 2,350 Jobs and Close 5 Stores
The layoffs, focused on corporate positions, will reduce the retailer’s work force by 3.5 percent as a new chief executive prepares to take the reins.
Holiday Spending Increased, Defying Fears of a Decline
While the pace of growth slowed, spending stayed strong because of robust job growth and strong wage gains.
Shein Accused of ‘Mafia-Style’ Tactics by Rival Temu
The two ultrafast-fashion retailers, which both have roots in China, are fierce rivals, offering low-cost items to U.S. consumers.
U.S. Retailers Say an Old Trade Law Puts Them at a Disadvantage
A nearly century-old rule exempts many packages from foreign e-commerce companies like Shein and Temu from U.S. customs fees. American trade groups want it changed.
Holiday Retail Sales Are Expected to Increase, but at a Slower Pace
Spending in that crucial period is predicted to rise 3 to 4 percent from last year, as the economy cools and demand normalizes.
Goodwill Tries to Figure Out Online Commerce
The nonprofit retailer helps provide jobs and training to those in need. But it needs revenue from online sales to help fund its charitable aims.
Retailers’ Seasonal Hiring Plans Signal a Cooling Labor Market
After scrambling to fill out work forces in recent years, many companies are reporting more modest goals for temporary employment.
The Honey Pot: What’s Behind the Rise of the New Feminine Care Brand
Brands selling feminine care products have dropped the euphemisms to sell to younger consumers. But are they still capitalizing on old stigmas?
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...