Protests continue over new 76ers arena in Center City PhiladelphiaResidents of Chinatown pressure the City Council to veto the project. Report: FTC prepares antitrust action against AmazonThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will reportedly file an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon as soon as next month. UPS, Teamsters reach contract agreement to avoid strike The nation’s retailers are breathing a sigh of relief after a tentative agreement was reached to avoid a strike that would have brought more disruption to the nation’s supply chain. Amazon joins Biden effort for AI safety Amazon has joined six other high-tech companies in committing to the safe, secure and transparent development of artificial intelligence (AI). Credit card ‘swipe’ fees could account for $3 billion of back-to-school costs Credit card fees could drive up the price of school and college supplies this year. Walmart offers loyalty discount for assistance recipients Walmart is making membership in its paid loyalty program more affordable for those on government assistance. Expert Opinion: UPS strike would cost U.S. economy billions —per day The UPS Teamsters negotiations process has certainly drawn a lot of attention with theatrics on both sides as the deadline is now just two weeks away. Sales of private-label goods hit new record Consumers continue to gravitate toward store brands. Deloitte: Supply chain execs out of touch with customers New survey data reveals supply chain executives incorrectly estimate the level of consumer trust in their operations. Cuts in SNAP benefits likely to impact food and beverage spending The end of the COVID-era boost to SNAP benefits is having a significant impact on discretionary retail spending by the affected households. First Previous 28 29 30 31 32 Next Last
