Erin Slifka – Joplin Business Outlook

Hot Links 2022 – September Edition!

September 30, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 24 teams compete in their bi-annual golf tournament on September 30. Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn darts while they played. Teams […]

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Losses Widen as Sales Drop 28%

September 29, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The company’s net loss ballooned to $366 million, and gross margin declined to 27.7% of sales as it cleared inventory it was unable to sell at full price.

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Twitter Co-Founder Dorsey Tried to Smooth the Way for Musk, Agrawal, Messages Show

September 29, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

“At least it became clear that you can’t work together,” Dorsey told Musk after a call, according to texts made public in court filings.

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Mark Zuckerberg Freezes Hiring at Facebook-Parent Meta

September 29, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Meta employees were told that the company will be implementing a hiring freeze and will be taking more steps to reduce costs.

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Peloton to Sell Exercise Bikes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Expanding Retail Push

September 29, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The fitness-gear company has been expanding where consumers can buy their products amid a drop in demand as people return to the gym.

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Why Are Companies Still Hiring When GDP Is Shrinking?

September 29, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

A persistent economic puzzle is why the labor market is still strong amid slowing growth and high inflation. Many employers say they continue to struggle with staffing shortages and are reluctant to cut head count.

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Small Business/Startups

America’s Car-Mart Hosts 6th Annual Drive Away Cancer Campaign

September 29, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and America’s Car-Mart of Joplin, for the sixth consecutive year, will be promoting their “Drive Away Cancer” campaign throughout the month. Car-Mart dealerships promote this initiative through various local […]

Cerebral Treated a 17-Year-Old Without Parents’ Consent. They Found Out the Day He Died.

September 28, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Telehealth startup Cerebral treated a 17-year-old and prescribed him an antidepressant without parental consent. The company said the treatment was appropriate and the case was an outlier.

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Tyson Overhauls Management as Meat Giant’s Profits Are Pressured

September 28, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

As beef profit margins come off high levels, Tyson changes executives heading finance, prepared foods and international operations.

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Chevron Sells Global Headquarters in California Amid Texas Expansion

September 28, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The oil company closed the sale of its Chevron Park campus in San Ramon, Calif., its global headquarters for two decades, and plans to move into a nearby leased space about one-third of the size.

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Articles by Erin Slifka

Hot Links 2022 – September Edition!

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Losses Widen as Sales Drop 28%

Twitter Co-Founder Dorsey Tried to Smooth the Way for Musk, Agrawal, Messages Show

Mark Zuckerberg Freezes Hiring at Facebook-Parent Meta

Peloton to Sell Exercise Bikes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Expanding Retail Push

Why Are Companies Still Hiring When GDP Is Shrinking?

America’s Car-Mart Hosts 6th Annual Drive Away Cancer Campaign

Cerebral Treated a 17-Year-Old Without Parents’ Consent. They Found Out the Day He Died.

Tyson Overhauls Management as Meat Giant’s Profits Are Pressured

Chevron Sells Global Headquarters in California Amid Texas Expansion

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