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Here’s Why a US Downturn is More Likely to Hit in 2021
A Deloitte survey of CFOs says an economic slowdown could happen by the end of 2020, and there's already a…
Consumers Will Dictate Where the Economy Goes in 2020
Continued consumer spending will keep U.S. economic growth on track, and a look at the economy mid-year can…
Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report Could Tilt Holiday Sales in Retail’s Favor: the Week Ahead
A strong jobs report could put to rest any fears around the holiday shopping frame, as consumers are expected…
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The Week Ahead: Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowed in August
The jobs report suggests that the economy might be slowing, but is it enough for the Fed to lower interest…
Robots May Displace 20 Million Manufacturing Jobs by 2030
Robots are on track to wipe out almost a tenth of the world's manufacturing jobs with the brunt borne by…
Things You Need to Know for the Week Ahead
Tariffs remain the top concern for the retail and apparel sector, while the jobs report suggests an economic…
Trump’s New Tariff Threat Comes Amid Signs Job Gains Peaking
The strong headline in Friday's non-farm payrolls report masked weaker data related to sectors that had…
US Payrolls Rebound Reassures on Growth But Comes With Caveats
The U.S. labor market sprang back to hit the Federal Reserve's sweet spot, alleviating some concern about a…
US Jobs Report Shock Suggests Dawn of a Long-Forecast Slowdown
The U.S. labor market may not be as weak as February's payrolls number suggested, but the report proves a…
Is Automation Destroying Jobs? Not Exactly.
For the time being, at least, American workers are being spared the much-feared job losses from automation.
Meeting Demand, US Logistics Sector Job Growth Continued in July
The logistics sector, buoyed by e-commerce and the trend toward on-demand delivery, continues to serve up…
Walmart Promises Jobs 34,000 New Jobs in 2017
Donald Trump may have to take a number behind Walmart.
Macy’s to Cut 10,000 Jobs, Close Stores Amid Brick-and-Mortar Woes
The make-or-break fourth quarter wasn’t kind to a couple of large retailers. Both Macy’s and Kohl’s were…
<b>Rocky Brands</b> Cuts Jobs as Wholesale Lag Continues in Q3
Wholesale continued to be a problem for Rocky Brands in its most recent earnings report, released Tuesday…
Americans Spent Almost $380B on <em>Fashion</em> Last Year
The fashion industry is a catalyst for economic prosperity in the U.S. According to a recent report titled…