Believe it or not, Black Friday is just around the corner. But why wait? Early sales are already live! Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy have kicked off their Black Friday deals. These sales aren't just about tech; you can find savings on everything from smartphones to kitchen gadge
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently met with small-business owners from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM). She noticed they were worried about the rising cost of health insurance. Their forecast for holiday sales was modest, with only a 1. 5% increase expected. Healey introdu
Walmart and Target, two of America's biggest retailers, recently reported their earnings, and the results couldn't be more different. Target's stock hit a low not seen in a year after missing its earnings forecast by a large margin. The company blamed higher costs due to a port strike last October a
Target's holiday shopping forecast is a bit of a bummer. They think sales will stay the same, and profits might go down. This isn't great news for Target, which saw sales go up by just 0. 3% last quarter. Their shares dropped by as much as 20% in early trading on Wednesday. Target is like a canary
Advance Auto Parts, a big name in the auto parts business, is locking up the doors of more than 700 stores. This decision follows a string of bad earnings reports. Both company-owned and independent stores will shut down across the US. No word yet on exactly where in St. Louis these closures will ha
Let's talk about Advance Auto Parts, a big name in the auto parts world. They've got thousands of stores across the U. S. and Canada. But recently, they've made a big decision: they're shutting down a bunch of stores and distribution centers. Why? They say it's part of a strategy to make their busin
China's biggest shopping day of the year, known as Singles' Day, started earlier this year and ended on a high note. Despite a slow retail environment, consumers spent more than expected, according to consulting executives. This shopping event, similar to Black Friday, kicked off on October 14 and w
As a new administration takes charge, experts like Brittain Ladd are predicting significant shifts in retail and technology. With potential regulatory changes at the Federal Trade Commission, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could see a boost. Retailers might face stiff competition from new entrants l
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug offenses and expands access to drug treatment. The shift in public opinion was driven by visible changes in the state, including a rise in homeless
Did you know Skyrim, the game that started on Xbox 360 over a decade ago, is still very popular? Now, you can build your own Skyrim story with Mega Bloks! The new Alduin the World Eater set just came out and is already selling fast. Amazon is letting people order even if they're temporarily out of s
