Lowe's Cos. Inc. has joined a growing list of Charlotte-area companies throwing support behind communities affected by Superstorm Sandy. The Mooresville-based retail chain says it will donate $1 million through the American Red Cross and other national nonprofit partners for…
It’s official – customers have the holidays on their mind. Halloween has passed us and Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away, which means consumers are in a holiday state of mind. In addition to the many things on your…
These companies include supermarkets, department stores, pharmacies, discounters, and specialty stores. Some of the world’s largest retailers are addressing their environmental impacts by setting long-term quantitative targets and deadlines to reduce carbon emissions, as well as companywide programs to improve…
The 2012 Independent Grocers Financial Survey, from the National Grocers Association (NGA), is out, and it says that “independent grocers express a great level of concern over the financial impact of the changes to healthcare insurance mandated by the Patient…
Halloween spending is expected to increase 10.7% this year compared to 2011, reaching a record $8 billion, finds IBISWorld. "Halloween spending fully recovered in 2011 when it surpassed its 2008 peak of $6.1 billion," said Olivia Tang, analyst for the…
SC Employment Agency Takes Steps to Control Expenses, Cuts Positions The downsizing starts this month and will be implemented in two phases through next June. The agency in a statement said it hopes many of the cutbacks can be managed…
Study says mobile searches for restaurants convert to food orders 90 percent of the time. Full story.