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Black and Hispanic Employees Often Get Stuck at the Lowest Rung of the Workplace

A new comprehensive survey by McKinsey suggests that companies’ diversity efforts have largely missed the employees…

Amazon Posts Net Loss for the Second Straight Quarter as It Manages Slower Demand

Amazon.com reported slowing sales and a net loss for the second straight quarter, as strength in…

Inventory wreaks havoc on economic data, business planning

Inventory volatility related to the pandemic poses challenges for economists and, more importantly, for many companies.

What retailers need to do well in their back-to-school season

After a brutal calculation in its first quarter, retailers could really use a good back-to-school shopping…

Stock market faces next test as inflation eases in earnings season

listen to the article (two minutes) Investors are expected to worry hot inflation And as consumers…

Levi Strauss sales growth as retail grapples with rising inventories

Levi Strauss & Co. posted higher sales in the latest quarter, thanks to issues related to…

WSJ News Exclusive | Walmart Tells Suppliers New Fuel and Pickup Fees Are Coming

walmart Inc. said it would charge some of its suppliers a new fee for transporting goods…

Target galore, a boon for Walmart liquidators

accumulation of excess inventory at large retailers such as target And walmart It is proving to…

China’s slowdown could dampen global inflation

China’s slowdown could be a glimmer of hope for the rest of the world: weak inflation.…