Tag: Consumer
Where’s my Amazon package? It may be late
It’s just a week into the holiday shopping season, and Amazon is already having trouble getting packages to shoppers’ doorsteps on time.
US gains a robust 266,000 jobs; unemployment falls to 3.5%
Hiring in the United States jumped last month to its highest level since January as U.S. employers shrugged off trade conflicts and a global slowdown and added 266,000 jobs.
Hundreds show up for grand opening of Wilmington’s first Lidl
A German grocery store chain has officially opened it's doors in Wilmington.
US may soon face french fry shortage
The US may face a french fry shortage due to a poor potato crop.
Shorter shopping season means a more intense scramble
The mad scramble between Thanksgiving and Christmas has begun — but with six fewer days.
Holiday stress: Amazon, others under gun for 1-day delivery
This year, holiday stress may take on a whole new meaning for online retailers.
Black Friday 2019 deals shopping guide
With Thanksgiving on the 28th, 2019 is the shortest holiday season in six years, and retailers are trying hard to attract shoppers from Black Friday until Cyber Monday.
Papa John’s founder ate 40 pizzas in 30 days and says it’s gotten worse
Papa John's founder and former CEO John Schnatter gave his first major interview since being ousted from the company, and it's safe to say he's not happy with the way things went down.
Toys R Us opens its first new store in the US
Toys R Us is opening its first brick and mortar store since declaring bankruptcy and shuttering them all last year.