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Calif. fast-food chains slash workers as $20-an-hour minimum wage looms: A California state law taking effect on April 1 will raise fast-food workers' ...
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California fast food joints are laying off workers before a new law hikes pay: The new law will increase the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 an hour
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McDonald's Workers Land Pay Rise—But Customers Warned: Starting April 1, the minimum wage for fast food workers in California will go up to $20—but chains are ...
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Two bidders in talks to buy German retail giant Galeria: The insolvency manager of German department store giant Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof said on Tuesday it will ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/two-bidders-talks-buy-german-retail-giant-galeria-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Sheffield United season tickets: Prices confirmed and why fans will have to use smartphones to gain entry
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-season-tickets-prices-confirmed-and-why-fans-will-have-to-use-smartphones-to-gain-entry-4570800
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‘Under every rock, we found a lie’: How the bid to be English football’s first black owner unravelled
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Dollar Tree to increase max price in stores to $7, reports higher income shoppers
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Quick Glance: Dollar Tree Increases Max Price to $7, Attracts Higher Income Shoppers
- Dollar Tree plans to raise the price cap in its stores to $7 as announced in a quarterly report in March.
- The demographics of Dollar Tree customers trend towards higher income brackets, with an increasing proportion of individuals earning over $125,000 per year.
- The company intends to close approximately 600 locations under the Family Dollar brand this year, as well as an additional 400 locations over the coming years.
- Dollar Tree opened 641 new stores in the previous fiscal year and currently operates 16,774 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces.
German retail sales fall unexpectedly in February: German retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, data showed on Thursday, quashing hopes that private ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/german-retail-sales-fall-unexpectedly-february-2024-03-28/
Liverpool FC to mark 35th anniversary of Hillsborough: Liverpool FC’s tributes to the 97 supporters who lost their lives in the Hillsborough tragedy ...
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Ocado Retail sales rise as sharper prices win more customers: British online supermarket Ocado Retail said a focus on sharper prices helped it win more customers ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/ocado-retail-quarterly-sales-up-106-it-wins-more-customers-2024-03-26/
Nordstrom, Macy's deals could put private ownership back in vogue for US retailers
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/nordstrom-macys-deals-could-put-private-ownership-back-vogue-us-retailers-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Nordstrom's Founding Family Seeks to Privatize US Retailer
- The Nordstroms are considering taking the US retail company private.
- Nordstrom has tasked investment banks to assess private equity firms' interest.
- Nordstrom's stock price surged 12% on the news.
- Investment firms are also pursuing the privatization of Macy's.
America's retailers are dealing with a tangled mess: A slew of quarterly earnings reports have highlighted too many stores, too much product ...
qz.com/target-walmart-best-buy-retail-inflation-stores-closing-1851340095
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‘Goosebump moments’, Greasy Chip Butties & Ange’s Angels – how clubs soundtrack their victories
theathletic.com/5043468/2024/03/24/post-match-music-football/
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Shell is quadrupling the size of its EV charging network while getting rid of 1,000 retail locations
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Best Buy and other retailers started 2024 by closing stores. They're not done, analysts say
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Quick Glance: Retailers Strategize Closures and Adaptations Amid Inventory Challenges
- Retailers are facing the need to close physical stores due to excess inventory to ensure success. Analysts predict ongoing closures in various retail categories.
- Best Buy, Macy's, and Foot Locker are among the retailers announcing store closures to realign their strategic focus. Best Buy shifts towards smaller stores, Macy's focuses on upscale locations, and Foot Locker reacts to profit setbacks.
- Retailers are optimizing operations with fewer stores. Best Buy introduces smaller-format stores, Macy's emphasizes upscale locations, and Foot Locker responds to financial losses.
- Retailers like Dollar Tree and Dollar General adjust strategies based on customer needs, tackling challenges such as labor shortages and theft. Adaptations are made to stay competitive in the evolving retail landscape.
UK retail sales show no change in February - ONS: British retail sales unexpectedly held steady in February after rising by a revised 3.6% January ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-retail-sales-stagnated-february-ons-2024-03-22/
440,500 Starbucks mugs recalled after a dozen people hurt: List of recalled mugs: The mugs were sold in the United States at Target, Walmart and military retail ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/21/starbucks-mugs-recalled/73051711007/
Walmart wants more wealthy shoppers: The retail giant is making renovations to its sales floors and its assortment of brands
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Dan Robinson: Mother whose son died after being hit by van in Hillsborough, Sheffield in organ donation plea
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Sheffield United's relegation rivals announce move that could hit Blades' survival bid
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Climbing Inflation: The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-14/climbing-inflation-the-bloomberg-close-americas-edition
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Cheerios maker General Mills tops quarterly estimates on higher product prices: General Mills topped market expectations for third-quarter sales and profit on ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/general-mills-posts-smaller-than-expected-drop-quarterly-sales-2024-03-20/
China's upbeat industrial output, retail sales tempered by frail property: China's factory output and retail sales beat expectations in the January-February ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/china-jan-feb-industrial-output-retail-sales-beat-expectations-2024-03-18/
Dollar General flags margin hit as consumers shift to essentials: Dollar General said on Thursday it expects its margins to come under pressure as shoppers ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/dollar-general-projects-2024-profit-below-estimates-costs-pinch-2024-03-14/
Quick Glance: Dollar General Closes Briefly as Entire Staff Quits Over Overwork, Lack of Appreciation
- A Dollar General store in Wisconsin was forced to briefly shut down after its entire workforce quit, citing seven-day workweeks and a “lack of appreciation.”
- The store manager and six other employees left, leaving a sign on the door thanking customers and explaining the reasons for their departure.
- Issues of food waste and donation policies were also raised by the former staff, highlighting discrepancies between company policies and actual practices.
- Despite a three-hour closure, Dollar General swiftly addressed staffing issues and reopened the store, emphasizing a commitment to employee well-being and customer service.
South African rand flat ahead of inflation, retail sales data: South Africa's rand was flat early on Wednesday as investors awaited inflation and retail sales ...
reuters.com/markets/south-african-rand-flat-ahead-inflation-retail-sales-data-2024-03-20/
5 ways McDonald's, Walmart, and other retailers are getting creative to reach consumers
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Man United fan who made sick 'fence' and 'push' gestures mocking the Hillsborough disaster is...
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Sheffield United's survival picture changes again after rivals Nottingham Forest discover financial breach punishment
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-uniteds-relegation-picture-changes-again-after-rivals-nottingham-forest-discover-financial-breach-punishment-4559564
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Quick Glance: Penalty Imposed on Nottingham Forest for Financial Rule Violation
- Nottingham Forest faced a penalty of four points for violating the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.
- The immediate deduction of points resulted in Forest slipping below Luton Town into the Premier League's relegation zone.
- Following Everton's loss of 10 points in November, reduced to six after an appeal, Forest became the second top-flight team penalized for PSR breaches.
- The hearing for Forest took place on March 7 and 8, with an anticipated appeal against the decision.
42% of under 25 grads unemployed
300 mln workers earn below minimum wage1 in 3 households struggle to make ends meet
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Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more
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Quick Glance: Uber and Lyft's Potential Departure from Minneapolis Over Driver Earnings
- The conversation around ride-hailing driver pay has been intensifying in Minneapolis over the past year.
- The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance requiring ride-hailing companies to pay drivers $1.40 per mile and $0.51 per minute.
- Uber and Lyft have threatened to shut down operations in Minneapolis if the ordinance takes effect.
- The debate over minimum pay for ride-hailing drivers has been escalating in Minneapolis, with differing perspectives between companies and drivers.
Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it's another story
omaha.com/news/nation-world/business/tiktok-future-business-owners/article_fbaad095-c0c2-5256-ab64-aed3f5804bd4.html
I earn £1,568 a month but rely on benefits - even they're not enough: A single parent explains how working full time still isn't enough to make ends meet – ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/earn-1-568-a-month-rely-benefits-even-not-enough-20524186/
REVEALED: The Premier League goalkeepers who have prevented the most expected goals this season......
dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13228773/The-Premier-League-goalkeepers-prevented-expected-goals-season-Man-United-shot-stopper-Andre-Onana-ranks-two-rivals-one-title-contender-finishes-18th.html
Sheffield United game rearranged: Our Old Trafford meeting with the Blades has been given a new date by the Premier League.
manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-premier-league-home-game-v-sheffield-united-rearranged-for-april-2024
China’s new retail and industrial data beat expectations — but signs still point to trouble ahead
qz.com/china-retail-industrial-data-economy-real-estate-1851343586
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Sheffield United's most valuable players including Hamer, Norwood, McBurnie & more as Blades consider summer business - gallery
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Sheffield United accounts: A huge loss, £80m loans, £10k a day interest and the Dozy Mmobuosi takeover money
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-accounts-a-huge-loss-ps80m-loans-ps10k-a-day-interest-and-the-dozy-mmobuosi-takeover-money-as-importance-of-premier-league-riches-laid-bare-4562037
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Nine players likely to leave Sheffield United this summer, and eight that probably won't ahead of big rebuild: gallery
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/nine-players-likely-to-leave-sheffield-united-this-summer-and-eight-that-probably-wont-ahead-of-big-rebuild-gallery-4561610
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Dollar General is rolling back self-checkout in thousands of stores: Dollar General is the latest retailer to backtrack on self-checkout.
richmond.com/news/nation-world/business/dollar-general-self-checkout/article_9003e0b2-0bb3-5716-848f-986ea9704f63.html
Australia to recommend minimum wage rise in line with inflation: Australia's government will support a minimum wage increase in line with inflation this year as ...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Shanghai amid a slowdown in China iPhone sales: Apple's Tim Cook is on a visit to Shanghai ahead of the opening of a new retail store ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/20/apple-ceo-tim-cook-visits-shanghai-amid-a-slowdown-in-china-iphone-sales.html
Fast food workers are losing their jobs in California as new minimum wage law takes effect
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/03/26/california-minimum-wage-jobs/73107149007/
Sheffield retro: 25 nostalgic photos capturing mid-50s life in the city, including Redgates and Cole Brothers
thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-retro-25-nostalgic-photos-capturing-mid-50s-life-in-the-city-including-redgates-and-cole-brothers-4562827
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Marks & Spencer confirms closure of Doncaster city centre store with expanded outlet set to open
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Sheffield United's highest earners as per popular game as relegation battle continues
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-uniteds-highest-earners-as-per-fm2024-as-relegation-battle-continues-4565701
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Podcast - Successfully implementing self-checkout systems in food retail - with Patrick Kruschinski from Snabble
lebensmittelpraxis.de/zentrale-management/39686-podcast-selfcheckout-systeme-im-leh-erfolgreich-umsetzen-mit-patrick-kruschinski-von-snabble.html
Senate Democrats release ad targeting Ohio GOP candidate Moreno: ‘Even Republicans don’t trust him’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4544846-ohio-senate-race-2024-election-moreno-senate-democrats-ad/
Zara owner Inditex climbs to all-time high as 2023 sales jump 10%: Shares of Zara owner Inditex rose to an all-time high on Wednesday after the company announced ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/13/zara-owner-inditex-climbs-to-all-time-high-as-2023-sales-jump-10percent.html
'Madness': Trader Joe's mini tote bags reselling for up to $500 amid social media craze
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/11/trader-joes-mini-tote-bags/72930134007/
Quick Glance: 'Craze': Trader Joe's Mini Tote Bags Fetching Up to $500 Due to Social Media Frenzy
- The viral Trader Joe's mini tote bags are being resold online for up to $500 due to social media hype causing the low-priced item's market value to soar.
- The mini tote bag retails for $2.99 and is 'made of the same heavy-duty, 65% cotton/35% polyester blend' as Trader Joe's larger classic canvas bags.
- Trader Joe's released a statement about their products being sold by third-party resellers.
- Customers who missed out on getting a bag initially will have another opportunity as they return to stores in late summer.
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Owls under further FA investigation: The Owls are extremely disappointed to report that once again, we are the subject of a further FA investigation ...
swfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/owls-under-further-fa-investigation/
Pat Kirk Nissan adds van centre to site: The Pat Kirk Nissan dealership in Omagh, County Tyrone, has added a van centre to its site. This addition is the ...
motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/pat-kirk-nissan-adds-van-centre-site-12-03-2024
Big change for Centrelink payments in 7 days: Welfare payments for pensioners, jobseekers and students are set to increase next week when indexation on payments ...
news.com.au/finance/money/budgeting/how-much-pension-jobseeker-payments-are-set-to-rise/news-story/111fa966ab123b45c467daaf6a44573d
Sheffield United boss Wilder hits back following Carragher's "disgrace" remarks
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chris-wilder-sheffutd-jamie-carragher-32322194
Sheffield United confirm significant Bramall Lane hotel development as guests timescale revealed
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-confirm-significant-bramall-lane-hotel-development-after-long-wait-4553906
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Mum's chat with son at the age of nine helped save the lives of three people: Debbie is urging other parents to speak to their children about organ donation
examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/sheffield-mums-chat-son-age-28849001
Is the $139 Amazon Prime Subscription Still Worth It?: Over the past half decade, fees have crept up—while perks have gone away.
wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/is-the-139-amazon-prime-subscription-still-worth-it-83a597c7
Sheffield United's new training ground timescale confirmed as chief executive speaks of pride at breakthrough
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-uniteds-new-training-ground-timescale-confirmed-as-chief-executive-speaks-of-pride-at-breakthrough-4562892
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Uncertainty for youth teams as Sheffield United get set to take over new training ground
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Retailers turn to steep discounts to lure shoppers as consumer spending underwhelms
straitstimes.com/business/retailers-turn-to-extreme-bargains-to-lure-shoppers-as-consumer-spending-underwhelms
Dollar Tree to Close About 1,000 Stores, Books Over $2 Billion in Charges: The dollar-store operator’s earnings in the holiday quarter were wiped out by billions ...
wsj.com/business/retail/dollar-tree-books-more-than-2-billion-in-charges-plans-to-close-about-600-stores-in-first-half-47ae9b94
Man City star Kyle Walker doubles down on Sheffield United return dream amid damning verdict on current season
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/man-city-star-kyle-walker-reiterates-his-sheffield-united-return-dream-amid-damning-verdict-on-current-season-4550178
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The best photos of Sheffield United fans on the road this season as Blades pack out away ends despite struggle
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A finger-lickin’ problem: In my January 23, 2024, column, while I did anticipate price rises to KFC, and by extension other Prestige Holdings franchises ...
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Sheffield United's summer transfer plan if relegation happens amid supporters' fire-sale fears
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-uniteds-summer-transfer-plan-if-relegation-happens-amid-supporters-fire-sale-fears-4563016
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The numbers show Walmart is America's grocery king: Walmart is the biggest grocery retailer in the US by a long shot. Americans spent $264 billion on Walmart ...
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Ings rescues West Ham with late equaliser in 2-2 draw with Burnley: West Ham United's Danny Ings scored a stoppage-time equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Burnley ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/ings-rescues-west-ham-with-late-equaliser-2-2-draw-with-burnley-2024-03-10/
Retail sales flatline as wet weather dampens demand: Online spending was up last month as heavy rainfall put off many from heading out to the high street ...
news.sky.com/story/retail-sales-flatline-as-wet-weather-dampens-demand-13099657
Jarvis Cocker Will Never Give Up on Pop: Jarvis Cocker talks to 'Rolling Stone' about life in quarantine, his new solo LP, and how nightclubs have ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jarvis-cocker-interview-beyond-the-pale-pulp-962245/
You can still buy a sofa for $399 — here’s why you may not want to: Over time, home furnishings have experienced a decline in quality. Here's how to find pieces ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/11/you-can-still-buy-a-sofa-for-399-heres-why-you-may-not-want-to.html
Heads up and go forward: The Owls’ winning run in the Championship came to end on Friday night at Hillsborough and Danny Röhl is now looking for his side to ...
swfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/heads-up-and-go-forward/
drugstore chain - DM tests unpackaged stations: Nuts, lentils, spelled pasta, muesli or coffee: In 15 selected DM stores in Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia and ...
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Spot a Sheffield United fan you know in our fan gallery v Bournemouth amid support praise, boss's rallying cry
thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/spot-a-sheffield-united-fan-you-know-in-our-fan-gallery-v-bournemouth-as-newest-hero-hails-support-4550874
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Ings denies Burnley rare win with late equaliser: West Ham substitute Danny Ings stops his former club Burnley earning a rare win as the home side bravely fought ...
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Apple is opening a new store in China after iPhone sales tanked to start 2024: The new location in Shanghai, Apple Jing'an, will be the tech giant's 47th in the ...
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How Liverpool vs Man City became English football's most TOXIC rivalry: Bad blood on the pitch has...
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Minimum wage is UK’s ‘most successful economic policy in a generation’: Resolution Foundation study suggests lowest earners are £6,000 a year better off due to ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/27/minimum-wage-is-uks-most-successful-economic-policy-in-a-generation
Listen live: AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield United: Listen to our free live stream of commentary for the Premier League match with AFC Bournemouth and Sheffield ...
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VA to cover IVF for single veterans, same-sex couples after lawsuits: VA announced Monday that in the coming weeks, it would cover IVF costs for qualifying ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/12/va-ivf-same-sex-veterans/
Limited hospitality for final four!: .
swfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/limited-hospitality-for-final-four/
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