Major corporate brands continue to announce new and more robust paid leave policies, according to weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments.
Off-price chains, which lure customers away from department stores with prices up to 70% lower than traditional retail, are one of a few bright spots in a seemingly bleak retail environment.
Amazon's third quarter blew past market expectations as the online giant benefited from a $1 billion-plus sales infusion from Whole Foods Market and a revenue surge in its cloud computing business.
