Here’s a business story that hits close to home. President Trump’s trade war with China has increased the prices of homebuilding and home renovation materials
Americans with disabilities are often overlooked for their purchasing power. According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, one in five Americans have
This is a continuation of last week’s post. Retail Workers Compared to other industries, the Center for American Progress found that retail workers filed 13.44
While children’s birthday parties used to be modest affairs with grocery store cakes and homemade party favors, some parents now splurge on elaborate birthday celebrations,
Science fiction once imagined a world with self-driving cars and robot-powered assembly lines. While robots have yet to replace humans entirely, automation has far-reaching impacts
Last time you walked through the supermarket, you may have noticed that the pharmacy expanded with some sort of clinic. There are more doc-in-the-boxes in
Summer is coming. Although it’s only spring, swimming pool owners across the country are working to get their pools ready for the inevitable influx of
With Amazon opening more physical bookstores and Barnes & Noble recently announcing a round of layoffs, how are smaller, independent bookstores staying open? It’s a tricky
Specialty coffee consumption continues to rise and nearly half of coffee consumed in 2017 (46 percent) was consumed out of the house, finds a report
Menstruation may be a taboo topic in some circles, but the companies selling tampons, pads and now even period panties know it’s a lucrative business—and there
Pets are big business. The American Pet Products Association estimates that U.S. pet owners spent $69.36 billion on their animals last year, including food, vet
January is when many people resolve to lose weight or get active, so this is a good time to explore food and fitness trends and
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