US Business
Walmart Revives Plan to Sell Stake in U.K. Grocery Chain
Walmart has relaunched the planned sale of a majority stake in its U.K. grocery-store chain Asda after putting the process on hold in April.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Chamber Updates
Membership Spotlight: Ramsey MediaWorks, LLC
Since 2002, Ramsey MediaWorks has been serving clients across the U.S. and Canada, specializing in recruitment advertising primarily for transportation companies, but also working with other industries like construction, banking, and healthcare. Although their “niche” […]
Accounting
Membership Spotlight: Hardy, Wrestler and Associates, CPAs, P.C.
Although they provide accounting services to individuals, helping local businesses is a major part of the mission of Hardy, Wrestler and Associates, CPAs, P.C. “Businesses looking for ongoing services for their accounting and consulting needs […]
US Business
EBay Nears Deal to Sell Classified-Ads Unit to Adevinta
EBay is in advanced talks to sell its classified-ads business to Norway’s Adevinta, according to people familiar with the matter, as the online auction pioneer seeks to refocus on its core marketplace business.
US Business
Winning Streak of Big Cities Fades With 2020 Crises
Coronavirus, anger over policing and strained budgets pack a triple punch in cities like New York, Los Angeles and Boston. But don’t count cities out, urban experts say. The road to recovery must address longstanding problems, such as housing affordability.
US Business
How to Turn Your Bike Into a Connected Workout Station
The virtual Tour de France showed that riding indoors is actually fun. Here’s how to set up your own stationary internet-connected bike at home.
US Business
Twitter Hack Revives Concerns Over Its Data Security
The hack that exposed Twitter’s longstanding security issues last week started with a process familiar to almost every internet user: the password reset.
US Business
U.S. Companies Lose Hope for Quick Rebound From Covid-19
Business executives who were bracing for a monthslong disruption due to the coronavirus are now thinking in terms of years. Their job has changed from riding it out to reinventing roles and strategies.
US Business
Disney Slashed Ad Spending on Facebook Amid Growing Boycott
Walt Disney has dramatically slashed its advertising spending on Facebook, according to people familiar with the situation, the latest setback for the tech giant as it faces a boycott from companies upset with its handling of hate speech and divisive content.
US Business
Trump Team Faces Major Test Over Extending Pandemic Relief
The White House’s freewheeling approach to policy-making faces a key test next week as negotiations begin with Congress over extending emergency economic relief measures during the coronavirus pandemic.