Finance & Capital Management

Construction input prices jump in October

The cost of building continues to rise, led by increases in steel mill product prices.
Visa: Accelerated consumer spending in October bodes well for rest of year

Spending momentums accelerated in October as consumer confidence rebounded.
Primark to ramp up U.S. store expansion

Primark is expanding around the world — with a big focus on the United States.
Amazon expands supply chain presence in Alabama

Amazon is expanding its fulfillment center footprint in Alabama with four new facilities. and plans to open three more new operations facilities there.
Amazon opens new Midwest sortation center

Amazon’s newest supply chain facility is located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Macy’s hikes minimum wage; to offer debt-free college tuition

Macy’s is increasing wages and benefits as it competes for employees amid the labor shortage.
Ikea raising U.S. minimum wage to $16 per hour; adds more benefits

Another retailer is increasing its minimum wage and adding benefits as it looks to attract workers in a tight labor market.
Panera Bread to go public — again — but this time with help from Danny Meyer

Panera Bread is set to return to the public arena through an initial public offering with an assist from one of the nation’s most high-profile restaurateurs.

Coach parent's earnings, revenue beat Street; predicts no bare shelves