American workforce shrinks, Tesla milestone and more: Monday's 5 things to know
Businesses continue to struggle to find employees for their openings, CEO Elon Musk reveals a new milestone for Tesla and a look at this week’s economic and earnings reports.
Best Buy cuts store jobs to help boost profits
The largest consumer electronics chain is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs in home-entertainment as online shopper grows.
Walgreens is offering up to $75,000 to recruit pharmacists amid shortage
Walgreens typically offers signing bonus for pharmacists near $30,000 or $50,000, but due to staffing shortages, it is offering up to $75,000.
Johnson & Johnson to end sale of talc-based baby powder globally in 2023
Johnson & Johnson announced on Thursday that it will end global sales of talc-based baby powder and transition to an all cornstarch-based portfolio by 2023.
How inflation is hitting back-to-school essentials
School supplies are a necessary expense for many families. However, with surging inflation, the most popular items are going to make a bigger dent in consumers' wallets.
Inflation has shoppers fearing back-to-school items will strain budgets
Inflation-conscious shoppers are worried back-to-school shopping will further strain their wallets and are turning to different money-saving tactics to get by.
Bed Bath & Beyond downgrade slams stock
Investment firm Baird has placed an underperform rating and $4 price target on Bed Bath & Beyond's stock. The retailer's shares are down more than 36%.
Karns Foods CEO: 'Acceleration coming' to food, grocery inflation
Karns Foods CEO Scott Karns warns he doesn't see food prices deflating due to multiple market disruptions.
Zales parent Signet Jewelers to buy online jewelry platform Blue Nile
The $360 million deal comes as Signet is looking to widen its portfolio and customer base following a sales slowdown in July.
Online prices fall for the first time in 2 years
Online prices have declined for the first time in two years, providing consumers some relief after 25 consecutive months of persistent inflation online, according to Adobe.
Bed, Bath & Beyond stock on best nine day stretch on record
Meme investors are driving Bed, Bath & Beyond to its best nine-day stretch on record. The interest is also lifting other meme members, including AMC Entertainment and GameStop.
Can you shop at Costco without a membership? A breakdown of the retail giant's membership plans
Costco is a retail warehouse that allows customers to purchase items at discounted prices as long as they sign up for an annual membership.
Toys R Us reopens in 9 states, more locations 'coming soon'
Toys R Us, the beloved children's toy store, is officially back inside Macy's locations in 9 states, with more "coming soon."
Procter & Gamble responds to woman's viral claim of mystery object in tampon
A woman claimed in a now-viral TikTok video that she uncovered a small object inside of a strange-looking Tampax brand applicator tampon that left her flabbergasted.
Ketchup, mayo, baked beans ice cream flavors being offered to London consumers
The Ice Cream Project created by Anya Hindmarsh features a number of unique ice cream flavors, including ketchup, mayonnaise, baked beans and Quaker Rolled Oats.
Crocs CEO reveals hot fall and winter trends
Crocs director and CEO Andrew Rees discusses the company's Q2 performance and weighs in on the 'Crocs with socks' trend on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Wayfair sales dip in second quarter, loses customers
E-commerce company Wayfair Inc. reported on Thursday a second-quarter sales decline of 14.9% year-on-year to $3.28 billion.
Amazon, Walmart, Target among companies offering ways to save on groceries
Major grocery stores and retailers offer a range of loyalty programs or credit cards that can help offset the rising cost of groceries, which rose over 12% in June.
Parents and teachers seek out retailer back-to-school sales amid high inflation
Parents and teachers are hitting stores for back-to-school supplies as inflation remains at a record high. Several companies are trying to lift the financial burden off customers.
Missouri Sam's Club worker hailed for added service amid shortages, supply chain woes
Longtime Sam's Club employee Chris Bell has been hailed by his community for providing daily updates of what is in stock ever since COVID hit the U.S.



















