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Amazon Workers Threaten To Strike On First Day Of Retailer's Summer Sale Event
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Amazon workers in Minnesota are planning a six-hour strike on Monday to coincide with the first day of retailer's summer sale event, Amazon Prime Day.
$15 Minimum Wage Would Boost 17 Million Workers, Cut 1.3 Million Jobs, CBO Says
Monday, July 08, 2019
The Congressional Budget Office analyzed the impact of lifting the $7.25 federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. The House is expected to vote next week on a bill to lift the federal minimum.
Nike Withdraws Its 4th Of July Air Max 1 Sneaker That Featured Betsy Ross Flag
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Nike's choice to nix sneakers with a Betsy Ross flag, over concerns of racist symbolism, reheated online debate about corporate sensitivity. Arizona's governor withdrew incentives for a Nike plant.
Why The American Shoe Disappeared And Why It's So Hard To Bring It Back
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Footwear companies face big costs in potential new tariffs on more Chinese imports. Almost all shoes sold in the U.S. are made overseas. Only about 200 factories remain. One man tried to change that.
Shoppers Dismayed As Technical Problems Strike Target
Monday, June 17, 2019
Technical issues over the weekend left shoppers at Target unable to make purchases. On Saturday, the nationwide checkout system was down, and on Sunday, there was an issue processing credit cards.
Target Cash Registers Back Online After Chaotic Nationwide Tech Failure
Saturday, June 15, 2019
They were reopened after the company resolved a computer problem, but for two hours, shopping carts across the country were stopped in their tracks and Twitter had a field day.
What Mexican Tariffs Would Mean For Retail
Saturday, June 01, 2019
President Trump's proposed tariffs on nearly all goods coming across the border from Mexico escalate quickly and are expected to push up prices on consumer goods in the U.S.
Chinese Tourism To U.S. Is Down After Years Of Booming Growth
Friday, May 31, 2019
Fewer Chinese tourists have been visiting Hawaii, Arizona and other population destinations in recent years. The strong dollar has made travel more expensive, just as political tensions have grown.
Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries
Saturday, May 25, 2019
After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.
Shoe Retailers Warn Trump That Proposed Tariffs Would Have 'Catastrophic' Effect
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Nike, Adidas and other shoe brands told President Trump that proposed tariffs China imports would have a "catastrophic" effect on Americans. This is the latest in the escalating trade war with China.
Most Americans Still Don't Know What The Latest Round Tariffs Mean For Their Pocketbooks
Monday, May 13, 2019
President Trump is considering expanding the latest round of tariffs to virtually all Chinese imports. That's going to be difficult for shoppers to ignore. The retail industry is bracing for impact.
'My Whole Life Is On Hold': As Walmart Eliminates Greeters, A Dream In Limbo
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Justin Kelley was among workers who learned their jobs as greeters would be cut. As the Floridian waited 49 days to hear if he could stay with Walmart, he worried he would have to give up his dream.
Tariffs' Complex Ripple Effects Hit Appliance Shoppers And Makers
Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Prices on appliances are slowly ticking down after posting their biggest increase in about five years. One tariff was a boon to U.S. manufacturers. But other tariffs hiked costs for the industry.
Amazon Will Close Over 80 Small Kiosk Pop-Up Stores
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Amazon is closing more than 80 of its small kiosk pop-up stores, which have been selling Amazon devices and products inside malls and other stores.
Bill Raising Federal Minimum Wage To $15 Heads To U.S. House Floor
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
It's the Democrats' latest attempt to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 from $7.25 by 2024. Amazon and several presidential candidates support the bill, though it faces high hurdles in the Senate.
Walmart Chief Responds To Furor Over Treatment Of Greeters With Disabilities
Friday, March 01, 2019
Store managers are told to make "every effort" to offer new job options as the greeter position goes away. Workers and their families tell NPR about chaos and anxiety of being in limbo.
Gap To Split Into Two Companies, With Old Navy As Separate Firm
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Gap also said it plans to close about 230 stores over the next two years. The moves are the latest signs of turmoil in the retail industry, as Sears and other chains struggle to stay afloat.
Support Pours In For Walmart Workers With Disabilities After Company Announcement
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
News of Walmart's decision to get rid of door greeters continues to rock communities that advocate for workers with disabilities.
Walmart Is Eliminating Greeters. Workers With Disabilities Feel Targeted
Monday, February 25, 2019
NPR has found that Walmart is changing the job requirements for front-door greeters in a way that appears to disproportionately affect workers with disabilities.
Kraft Heinz Shares Down After Disappointing Fourth Quarter Results
Friday, February 22, 2019
Kraft Heinz shares went down nearly 30 percent Friday after an announcement of disappointing fourth quarter results. The company did a $15 billion write down on the value of two marquee brands.