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How large retailers are avoiding supply chain woes
artran/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Walmart, Target and Macy's say they are finding ways to bring products to shelves in time for the holiday season even though supply chain issues are still impacting the econ...
Nov 19, 2021
Thanksgiving travel might be messy amid shortages and storms, experts say
baona/iStock(NEW YORK) -- The number of fliers this year will approach pre-pandemic levels, according to the Transportation Security Administration. However, experts said staffing shortages and a stor...
Nov 19, 2021
Amazon and Starbucks team up for cashier-less cafe in New York City
4kodiak/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Amazon and Starbucks teamed up to launch a new cashier-less cafe in midtown Manhattan that opens to the public on Thursday. The new concept store combines a traditional Sta...
Nov 18, 2021
Campbell's CEO says shelves will be stocked for holidays, but prices will rise into 2022
VelhoJunior/iStock(NEW YORK) -- The pandemic has slowed down the supply chain in many sectors, but Campbell's CEO says he expects the company's products to be fully available this holiday season. Mark...
Nov 18, 2021
Women turn to app-based delivery platforms for work flexibility amid pandemic
lechatnoir/iStock(NEW YORK) -- When Kara Moore, a mom of three, returned to the workforce last year after nine years as a stay-at-home mom, she struggled to find a job. Moore, 42, who holds a bachelor...
Nov 18, 2021
Iconic Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena in reflection of changing times
stevezmina1/iStock(LOS ANGELES) -- The iconic Staples Center in Los Angeles will change its name to the Crypto.com Arena this Christmas, marking the end of an era for the stadium and becoming perhaps ...
Nov 17, 2021
Staples Center to change name to Crypto.com Arena
stevezmina1/iStock(LOS ANGELES) -- The Staples Center is getting a new name before the new year. Arena owner AEG announced Tuesday a new 20-year partnership with Singapore-based cryptocurrency platfor...
Nov 17, 2021
Louisiana to require textured hair training for cosmetologists
Delmaine Donson/iStock(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- While laws against natural hair discrimination continue to be introduced in states and localities around the country, there are also big changes being made ...
Nov 17, 2021
Amazon to pay $500,000 to California regulators after allegations of failing to properly notify workers of COVID-19 case numbers
iStock(NEW YORK) -- Amazon will pay a $500,000 settlement related to California's "right-to-know" labor law after state regulators alleged the retail giant failed to adequately notify warehouse worker...
Nov 16, 2021
Nike delays Travis Scott Air Max sneaker collaboration following Astroworld tragedy
Thank you for your assistant/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Nike is pressing pause on the release of its collaboration with Travis Scott "out of respect" for the victims of Astroworld. The footwear company sent ...
Nov 16, 2021
