by Mike Duff | Apr 27, 2022 | Retail Articles
As labor remains a critical issue at retail, The Kroger Co. announced a spring hiring event scheduled for Saturday, April 30, to fill 23,000 open roles across all departments including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics,...
by Mike Duff | Feb 8, 2022 | Retail Articles
Growth in the manufacturing sector economy grew at a slightly slower pace in January, but the overall U.S. economy achieved its 20th consecutive month of growth, according to the latest Manufacturing Institute for Supply Management Report On Business. The report,...
by Mike Duff | Feb 4, 2022 | Retail Articles
Amazon posted big profits in the fourth quarter but not from retail sales, which suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain and labor woes that the company is addressing, but in part, by raising the fee it charges for Prime membership. Operating income turned...
by Mike Duff | Jan 26, 2022 | Retail Articles
According to the Deloitte 2022 Retail Industry Outlook, the pandemic has created the chance for a long-overdue retail reset that may help move many companies into a more stable, and profitable position. To achieve that, retailers will have to balance near-term...
by Mike Duff | Jan 5, 2022 | Retail Articles
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in December, but at a slower rate than in November, which some observers believe signals that inflation as it has been affecting the United States economy lately may have peaked. According to the latest Institute for...