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Consumers Are Still Spending on Fun

August 13, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Consumers Are Still Spending on Fun
Americans are splurging on summer travel and entertainment, putting their money toward experiences outside of the homes where they spent the early years of the pandemic.

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Victoria’s Secret Is Trying a New Look. Can Customers Be Convinced?

August 12, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Victoria’s Secret Is Trying a New Look. Can Customers Be Convinced?
The lingerie retailer hopes to reverse decades of marketing that showcased provocative images of supermodels. Many shoppers aren’t aware of the changes.

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Facebook Marketplace, DoorDash Team Up for Local Deliveries

August 12, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Marketplace, DoorDash Team Up for Local Deliveries
The service will deliver items that fit in a car trunk to destinations up to 15 miles away.

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Relaxed CDC Covid Guidelines Seen as Boost for Return to the Workplace

August 12, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Relaxed CDC Covid Guidelines Seen as Boost for Return to the Workplace
Though many companies had already loosened policies, some say previous guidance made office policies harder to enforce.

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Best Buy Cuts Store Jobs to Help Boost Profits

August 12, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Best Buy Cuts Store Jobs to Help Boost Profits
The retailer cut hundreds of jobs in stores as its customers change their spending habits.

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Peloton to Shed About 800 Jobs

August 12, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Peloton to Shed About 800 Jobs
The fitness equipment maker is working to cut costs in a bid to reset the business after a pandemic-fueled boom in sales.

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Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin to Host Joplin RiteCare Event on August 27

August 12, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

The Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin will host Joplin RiteCare 2022, a fundraiser for the Rite’s charity division, on Saturday August 27 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral (505 S. Byers). All proceeds from the event […]

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Connect2Culture’s 7th Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview to Feature 40 Local Arts and Cultural Organizations

August 12, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin arts and cultural community will convene in-person for Connect2Culture’s 7th Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10:00 am at the Joplin Public Library, Community Room West. The […]

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Disney+ Price Increase Shows Limits of Subscriber-Growth Push

August 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney+ Price Increase Shows Limits of Subscriber-Growth Push
Streamers such as Disney, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery are less focused on adding users at any costs and looking more at growing profits.

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Rivian’s Losses Nearly Triple to $1.7 Billion

August 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rivian’s Losses Nearly Triple to $1.7 Billion
The electric-vehicle maker said its operating loss is expected to grow to $5.45 billion, from its previous projection of $4.75 billion for the full year, further pressuring the startup to conserve cash and move quickly to fill customer orders.

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  • Life-Size Gingerbread House to Debut at Downstream Casino Resort
  • City of Joplin Developing Plans for Public Transportation, Seeking Feedback from Employers by December 12
  • Joplin History & Mineral Museum to Host Several Contests, Christmas Open House on December 13
  • Stronghold Data to Host Voices of the Industry: A Dual Panel Lunch & Learn on December 18
  • Freeman Health System Announces Winners of 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade
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