Facing pressure, Kruger joins other U.S. companies announcing employment plans.
Category: Retail & Wholesale
September retail sales in U.S. reach highest level since June
Retail sales in September increased by the most in three months.
New Jobs and 95.1% Employment Rate for July
US unemployment held steady at 4.9% for July with 255,000 new jobs added for the month. While we continue to deal with the fallout from the ups and downs of the oil & gas industry, international currency fluctuations, and national…
Macy’s to enhance the shopping experience through artificial intelligence
Macy’s is aiming to enhance the shopping experience through an artificial intelligence-powered shopping tool.
Cautious Optimism Over Lower Unemployment Numbers
“The economy is on track to grow more than 2% in the second quarter, powered by rising home sales and steady consumer spending on an array of other goods and services.” Overall US unemployment is down to 4.7% which is…
April U.S. retail sales see biggest gain since last year
April retail sales, the highest since last year, indicate that consumer spending will help the economy bounce back from a slow start to the year.
‘Pink Tax’ on consumer products spurs backlash
There has been growing attention to securing equal pay for men and women, but all eyes are now on the “pink tax.”
Finance fueling rise of U.S. billionaires
The finance sector is fueling the rise of U.S. billionaires, according to a new study. Findings from a study conducted by researchers at the Peterson Institute for International Economics showed that more than 40 percent of the growth in billionaires…
Unemployment Sneaks Down To 4.9%
While global economic fluctuations sent the stock market on a wild ride in January, the US unemployment rate dropped another 0.1% to 4.9%, which is its lowest level since February 2008. Economists are projecting some more wage and inflation pressure…
Seasonal retail jobs shifting to e-commerce roles
More retailers plan to hire seasonal workers this winter, with many looking to fill roles that support online sales.