US Business
Amazon Wants You to ‘Buy Again’
A new feature tested in the company’s app encourages repeat purchases in a bid for more revenue from existing customers.
Month: October 2023
US Business
Sales Slow at Louis Vuitton’s Owner as China Sputters
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury-goods company, struggled to lure big-spending Chinese consumers back to its boutiques after the end of China’s pandemic restrictions.
US Business
U.S., in Chip War With China, Extends Some Allowances for Asian Allies
Chip makers Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC can maintain their operations in China for the foreseeable future, but significant tech upgrades could prove difficult.
US Business
Exxon to Buy Pioneer for $60 Billion to Create Shale Giant
The deal is Exxon’s largest since its merger with Mobil in the late 1990s and is the biggest corporate transaction so far this year.
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host October Third Thursday Event, ‘Fall Harvest Festival’
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and Leggett & Platt are partnering for the Fall Harvest Festival during the last Third Thursday of the year, which will be held on October 19! Come enjoy an evening […]
US Business
Walgreens Names Tim Wentworth as CEO
The incoming chief executive faces a tough challenge, with a core business under pressure due to pharmacy-benefit managers such as his former employer Express Scripts.
Events
Joplin Police Department to Dedicate the Officer Timothy Nielson Memorial Bridge on October 13
The Joplin Police Department would like to formally invite members of the media and the general public to the Officer Timothy Nielson Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony that will be held on Friday, October 13, at […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: How to Effectively Manage Conflict Resolution Between Employees
Feeling like the parent of your office is not a fun position to find yourself in as the owner of a small business. It does happen, though. Team members have disagreements, and finding solutions for settling […]
US Business
Why Nelson Peltz Grew Impatient With Disney’s Turnaround Efforts
The activist adds shares, while the company plans changes to ESPN, Hulu and its streaming business.
US Business
No, You Aren’t Getting a Bonus. Your Company Is Just Testing You.
Companies are getting creative with phishing tests. Employees are getting annoyed.