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Uneven churn
Dec 3, 2024

Uneven churn

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Job churn is higher in some parts of the country than others. Plus, we hear from three retailers prepping for the holidays.

Correction

Correction (Dec. 4, 2024): The Numbers segment in this episode has been corrected to remove the misattributed ownership of a restaurant chain.

Segments From this episode

More people quit their jobs in October

Dec 3, 2024
But those job quitters aren’t evenly distributed around the country.
The current job churn isn't as strong as it was in 2021. That's a sign of a stabilizing labor market.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

For this Northern Michigan retailer, weather is a challenge

“We had a decent sized storm come through, so in-person shopping took a while to pick up this weekend,” said Annie Lang Hartman, owner of Wild Lettie in Leelanau County, Michigan.”

TikTok Shop drives $100 million in Black Friday sales after a year in the U.S.

Dec 3, 2024
It’s a small but growing piece of the billions spent online on Black Friday, a report says, as brands try to reach consumers on social media.
Social media shopping is expected to grow as consumers get more comfortable with it.
Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Why it feels like so many restaurants are declaring bankruptcy

Dec 3, 2024
Restaurant foot traffic has declined in the U.S. by 3%-3.5%. And expenses are way up.
More than a dozen restaurant chains have declared bankruptcy this year.
Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

Road construction is scratching up this record store's holiday

For Phillip Rollins, owner of OffBeat in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, a successful Black Friday is butting up against persistent road construction in front of his store. “We were down 70% on sales,” he said.

Renewable diesel finds a growing market

Dec 3, 2024
The biofuel made of vegetable oil and animal fat is primarily used on the West Coast. But it's more expensive to produce than regular diesel.
Renewable diesel, made of old cooking oil and animal fat, is increasingly fueling big rigs and heavy-duty vehicles.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

More renters want to charge EVs at home. Some landlords want to help them do it.

Dec 3, 2024
Charging stations could become a sought-after amenity, though structural and cost issues may come into play.
Demand for EV chargers has increased among apartment dwellers. Some experts say managers should provide them to "future proof" their properties.
Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

This fly fishing store is already looking ahead to a rosy 2025

The holiday period has been slow for She’s Fly, a fly fishing gear shop in Fort Collins, Colorado. But owner Dylan Demery is undeterred. “It has been our most successful year on record,” she said. “So I think anything that happens during the holiday season is just going to help us go even further.”

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer
Nicholas Guiang Assistant Producer