July 9,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the fourth quarter of last year paints a picture of varied growth patterns in labor force participation rates among different age, gender, race and ethnic groups.
July 9,
2018 by Jane Chero in Economic News, Industry
The National Retail Federation says retail industry employment in June increased by 50,200 jobs over the same period last year despite a seasonally adjusted drop from May of 25,800. The numbers exclude auto dealers, gas stations and restaurants. Overall, U.S. businesses added 213,000 jobs over May, according to the Labor Department.
July 5,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Economic News, Industry
Herman Miller, Inc. announced results for its fourth quarter ended June 2, 2018.
July 2,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
Although unemployment is down and an additional 10.5 million people are expected to be employed over the 2016 to 2026 decade, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the projected shifts in the labor force due to an aging population and changing demographics.
June 28,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Economic News, Financial Reports, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ended June 2, 2018.
June 27,
2018 by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, Economic News, Industry
Due to recently imposed tariffs, furniture manufacturers are carefully watching changing prices.
June 25,
2018 by Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the projected shifts in the labor force by sex from 2016 to 2026.