Employers posted 3.9 million job openings in February, more than any other month since June 2009, according to the Labor Department. There are now about three jobless Americans for every opening, compared with about seven per opening in 2009. Fully…
The push for a vote on a federal sales tax fairness solution is gaining momentum in Washington, with reports indicating that a vote could come in the Senate as early as next week. Kim Williams, owner of the Polka Dot…
FMI, in concert with the National Grocers Association and the Food Industry Executives Association, held its annual Day in Washington congressional fly-in this week. The government relations team hosted supermarket executives from more than 30 states. The purpose of the…
Though consumers have quickly adopted smartphones and social media, loss prevention teams are still in the early stages of identifying the risks and challenges of new technologies. In the wrong hands, these new and powerful tools bring new challenges for…
Shoppers are more receptive to ads when they are actively looking for something to buy, even ads that are somewhat unrelated to what they're looking to buy, according to a Shopzilla-Aisle A survey. Sixty-two percent of those surveyed agreed that…
About 49% of consumers say they want to make purchases just as easily online and on their mobile devices as they do in the store, illustrating the need for retailers to have a strong omnichannel presence, according to a survey…
More grocers are adding dietitians to advise shoppers on healthful food choices. The experts, who offer services such as nutrition consultation and supermarket tours, often appear on television and radio shows, helping grocery chains bolster their brand and differentiate themselves…
Demand for shorts and sandals fell sharply in the last week of March, compared to the same month last year, as colder-than-average days had consumers putting off warm-weather purchases. The cold weather leading into Easter proved positive for some retail…
After two months of negative factors weighing against consumers, spending growth seen this year is expected to pick up. Reduced debt, rising employment and declining energy costs also are seen as stimulants. "Headwinds in February were temporary. They are going…