US Business
Chanel Tests Purse Lovers With $3,000 Price Hikes
The luxury brand is citing higher materials costs for raising handbag prices three times in a year.
Month: February 2022
US Business
The U.S. Race for Lithium Runs Beneath a California Lake
Energy companies hope to extract enough “white gold” from a geothermal reservoir to meet the demand for a material that helps power smartphones and electric cars.
US Business
Cyberattack on News Corp, Believed Linked to China, Targeted Emails of Journalists, Others
News Corp was the target of a hack that accessed emails and documents of some employees, an incursion a cybersecurity consultant said was likely meant to gather intelligence to benefit China’s interests.
Transportation
CFI Announces 2022 Fleet Purchases Plans, Driver Pay Increase
(Joplin, MO) – CFI, an operating company of TFI International Inc. (NYSE and TSX: TFII), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced its plans for fleet equipment upgrades and driver pay […]
Government
Public Meeting Set for February 10 for Stormwater Project Near Canterbury Lane
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will complete stormwater improvements in the area of Canterbury Lane near East 4th Street. An open house public meeting with City engineers and representatives of the City’s design engineer […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Key Strategies for Rising About About Your Competition
Small business owners in 2022 are facing more competition than ever before. With approximately 31.7 million small businesses in Canada, it can be challenging to stand out and attract new customers. By using the right […]
US Business
Biden Extends Trump’s Solar Tariffs, but Allows More Solar Cells to Enter Duty-Free
The decision is a victory for solar installers who oppose the levies, but deals a blow to U.S. solar manufacturers who say the duties help them compete with the Chinese companies dominating the industry’s supply chain.
US Business
How to Boost the Price of Your Tesla? Drive It Off the Lot
Used models can sell for more than new ones. But parting with a used Tesla comes with side-effects: marital tension, a sense of loss.
Construction
Continental Siding Supply Now Hiring
Continental Siding Supply is now hiring experienced siding installers! This is the largest Midwest-based siding company and they are looking for year-round siding installers in the Columbia, Springfield, and Kansas City, Missouri areas. They offer […]
US Business
Hertz Names Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive as CEO
The rental-car operator has tapped Stephen Scherr to succeed interim chief Mark Fields, with the banking executive taking over a company that has had a wild ride in the pandemic economy.