Who Cares About Calendars? The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Here, Which Means Fall Has Begun
Love it or hate it, the PSL gods have spoken. The flavored coffee beverage — and all of the iterations it has spawned — is upon us.
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Families Splurge On Clothes And Electronics In Likely Record Back-To-School Spree
Last year it was all about chairs and headphones. This year it's time for T-shirts and sneakers — and more laptops. Back-to-school shopping in the U.S. is expected to top $37 billion.
New Housing, Retail Part Of East Winston Redevelopment Project
Winston-Salem City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request this week that pushes forward a significant redevelopment project in the East Ward.
Costco To Raise Minimum Wage To $16 An Hour: 'This Isn't Altruism'
Next week's pay increase would put Costco ahead of much of the industry. CEO W. Craig Jelinek said higher pay reduces turnover and boosts productivity.
How A Retail Chain Without A Website Powered Through The Pandemic
Burlington shut down online sales in March right before coronavirus lockdowns. But it's among the discount retailers that have endured the pandemic surprisingly well, even opening new stores.
Shoppers Splurged In January As New Stimulus Checks Arrived
Retail sales soared 5.3% last month compared to December, much more than anticipated, as U.S. families began receiving new federal coronavirus relief checks.
Retail Spending Dips For 3rd Straight Month As Infections Surge
Restaurants and bars are reeling from spikes of coronavirus cases in their communities. Earlier holiday sales meant online shopping and electronics sales dipped in December. Retail sales fell 0.7%.
U.S. Retail Spending Declined The Most Since Historic Plunge In April
Retail sales dipped 1.1% in November compared with a month earlier as new coronavirus surges restricted outings to stores and especially restaurants.
Amazon Warehouse Workers In Alabama Petition To Unionize
Warehouse workers in Bessemer, Ala., notify federal labor authorities of plans to hold a unionization vote, teeing up a major labor battle at the retail giant known for its opposition to unionizing.
Shoppers Snap Up Electronics, Aren't Splurging Elsewhere
Shoppers kept buying electronics and home improvement supplies, but sales overall rose only 0.3% in October.