2022 – Page 96 – Joplin Business Outlook

New Legislation Expands Role of Government in Private Markets

August 14, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Adam Smith’s invisible hand has been replaced by a muscular government arm, in which Washington uses tax credits, spending programs and other tools to nudge a market-driven economy.

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U.K. Economy Shrinks as Inflation Hits Households

August 14, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

GDP figures offer a fresh indication that the British economy is struggling under the weight of soaring gas bills and rising interest rates, with the Bank of England projecting a lengthy recession.

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Consumers Are Still Spending on Fun

August 13, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

Year: 2022

New Legislation Expands Role of Government in Private Markets

U.K. Economy Shrinks as Inflation Hits Households

Consumers Are Still Spending on Fun

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

Facebook Marketplace, DoorDash Team Up for Local Deliveries

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

Best Buy Cuts Store Jobs to Help Boost Profits

Peloton to Shed About 800 Jobs

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

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

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