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- 10/1/2024
Strike Update: Prolonged strike could push up rates at East, West Coast ports
The port strike by 45,000 dockworkers halting shipments at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports from Maine to Texas enters its third day on Thursday with no negotiations scheduled (as of late Wednesday afternoon). - 10/1/2024
PwC forecasts 7% increase in average holiday spend; Gen Z ‘rising star’ of season
Shoppers plan to spend an average of $1,638 on gifts, travel and entertainment this holiday season, marking a 7% increase from 2023 and a 15% jump from 2022. - 10/1/2024
Walgreens launches student loan 401(k) match program
With many of its pharmacy associates facing educational debt, Walgreens unveiled a new benefit designed to allow employees to pay down their student loan debt and save for retirement. - 10/1/2024
Cost savings trumps convenience, according to survey
Cost-conscious consumers are prepared to endure inconveniences to save money this holiday season. - 9/30/2024
Report: CVS Health exploring possible break-up; laying off nearly 3,000 employees
CVS Health is reportedly exploring its options. - 9/30/2024
Study: 36% of consumers shop Black Friday; discounts, deals main motivator
Fashion will be most sought-after purchase category during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. - 9/30/2024
NRF urges Biden to use ‘any and all’ authority to immediately end port strike
The National Retail Federation wants the Biden Administation to take action to end the strike at the East and Gulf Coast container ports. - 9/29/2024
RILA: Port strike could cost the economy over $4 billion a day
A port strike by dockworkers at 36 U.S. ports seems all but certain (at least as of late afternoon Monday.) - 9/29/2024
Ann Taylor, Loft set up ‘shop’ — in Hudson’s Bay stores
Ann Taylor and sister brand Loft have returned to Canada. - 9/29/2024
C-Suite Moves: September update
Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during August, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)