Inflation
Sen. Warren Calls Out Ocean Carriers for ‘Driving Inflation’ Through High Profits
The Democrat claimed ocean lines were exacerbating shipping cost increases and supply chain problems, and…
Will Global Economy Grow in 2022?
Russia's war against Ukraine is likely to reinforce the monetary tightening trend in advanced countries that…
Why Dollar General Could Thrive in Inflation’s ‘Retail Ice Age’
Inflation is "much too high," Fed chair Jerome Powell said Monday, confirming fears that rising prices…
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Is Inflation Behind Slowing Retail Sales Growth?
As U.S. retail sales improved just 0.3 percent in February, one economist talks about what could "erode…
7.9% Inflation Marks 40-Year High. What About Online Prices?
Rising inflation continues to hamper retailers faced with "thinning margins and extremely price-conscious…
Retail Added 37K Jobs. What Does it Mean for Inflation? Week Ahead
Average hourly earnings remained unchanged in February, easing some concerns that wage growth and inflation…
Costco Has 7 Ocean Charters for Next 3 Years
The more than half-dozen ocean vessels handle "about a quarter of our annual transpacific containers and…
Biden’s State of the Union: ‘Emotionally Appealing Cocktail of Solutions’
"The problem was that he got his economics caught in the blender," said David French, NRF's senior vice…
Inflation Inequality: 4 Brands Raised Prices 27%-32% in Just 6 Months
A new Dataweave report shows that inflation's up but prices in certain apparel and footwear categories are…
Kohl’s CEO Slams ‘Uninformed and Inaccurate’ Board Attacks
Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass pushed back on activist investors Tuesday as she talked up the department store…
The ‘Good Ole Days’ of the Supply Chain are Gone
As inflation creeps up, one industry executive fears a slow down in spending will have a ripple effect.
Russian Ukraine Attack Another Blow to Fragile Economic Recovery
Russia's invasion has implications not only for Ukraine but also for global energy prices and output—with…
Gildan: Price Hikes and Production Prowess Fueled Record Sales, Earnings
Net earnings in the quarter hit $174 million, or 89 cents per diluted share, compared to $67 million, or 34…