Mastercard Study: Retail Sales Grew 26% in March 2021
U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive and gasoline) increased 26.3% in March compared to the the same period a year ago.
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AL: Amazon Workers Vote Not to Unionize at Bessemer Warehouse
Workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Ala., warehouse have voted not to unionize, a major victory for the e-commerce giant, The Hill reports.
New Report Predicts China to be Chief U.S. Competitor in Space by 2040
In a report released last week, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence projects that by 2040 China will be the most significant rival to ...
6th Annual ‘Western Hemisphere Ports Day’ Slated for April 5
The American Association of Port Authorities, the unified voice of seaports in the Americas, will commemorate Western Hemisphere Ports Day on April 5.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Announces Efforts to Advance Offshore Wind Power
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced two new initiatives that will advance clean energy goals by harnessing offshore wind power.
U.S. Economy Adds 916,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Rate Down to 6%
The U.S. economy added 916,000 jobs in March, the highest level in months, as rising vaccination rates and declining caseloads helped accelerate recov...
Number of Women-Owned Employer Firms Increased 0.6% From 2017 to 2018
Women-owned firms made up only 19.9% of all firms that employed people in the United States in 2018 but their numbers are growing.
Bed, Bath & Beyond to Upgrade Inventory Management System
Bed, Bath & Beyond is deploying cloud-based inventory management software from Relex Solutions.
FL: JAXPORT, Volusia County Create Relationship to Promote Business
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Northeast Florida and Volusia County in Central Florida have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Consumer Fitness Category Drives Overall Sports Industry Market Growth
Despite an economic recession in 2020, the U.S. sports and fitness market, including footwear, apparel and equipment, grew by 0.6 percent in 2020.