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Business
The clock's striking midnight on some federal pandemic relief loans for small businesses
by
Justin Ho
Mar 22, 2023
Businesses that received some federal pandemic loans could defer paying for two years, meaning most are coming due this year.
Holding excess inventory keeps getting pricier for this manufacturer
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Livi Burdette
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 9, 2023
As the global supply chain smooths out its kinks, warehouse costs are top of mind for the Legacy Companies.
Extra fees have conquered the airline industry. But there may be fewer going forward.
Feb 22, 2023
Customer and airlines like them better than higher airfares.
Valentine's Day chocolate sales were strong ... but it'd be helpful if you shopped earlier
by
Sarah Leeson
Feb 17, 2023
"It's fun but it's difficult to know how much to make when everyone comes in on the same day," said Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean's Sweets in Portland, Maine.
A 118-year-old department store perseveres in a tenuous economy
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Feb 17, 2023
How a department store more than a century old has survived two pandemics, the Great Depression, and multiple recessions.
The retail sector sees signs of a cautious consumer
by
Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2023
Most executives predict that consumers will continue to be more selective this year.
Disney “leans in” to existing franchises
Feb 9, 2023
Because if people liked a "Frozen 2," wouldn’t they like a "Frozen 3?"
For public good, not for profit.
Business inventories are finally rebounding, a sign of a healing supply chain
by
Justin Ho
Feb 8, 2023
In January, business inventories expanded. That's a positive sign about the economy's health.
Businesses keep close watch on Blinken China visit
by
Jennifer Pak
Feb 3, 2023
U.S.-China tensions have put Chinese businesses on edge.
How New Year's resolutions boost the wellness business
Jan 31, 2023
Lots of people make New Year's resolutions about wellness, but how does that affect businesses?