Tag: Retailers
U.S. January wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month.
The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index, which...
U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December.
The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index – which measures inflation before it hits...
New Year’s Day: Retailers are open but government, banks closed
While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts...
New data shows the U.S. job market was much weaker than...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the...
Ways to avoid AI custom pricing
Recently, Delta Air Lines announced it would expand its use of artificial intelligence to set airfare prices. This move sparked concern among flyers and...
U.S. employers added just 143K jobs last month, jobless rate slips...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate slipped to 4% to start 2025 and the government revised...
U.S. retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to...
Retailers offer big deals for Black Friday but will shoppers spend?
NEW YORK (AP) – Stores stepped up discounts and other enticements on Black Friday to entice shoppers holding out for the best deals. But retailers...
R.I. cannabis commission schedules public ‘listening sessions’
PROVIDENCE - The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission wants to hear from you.
The newly formed, three-person panel has scheduled four public “listening sessions” across the...
Another month of solid U.S. hiring suggests more big Fed hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on...
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