US Business
Home Depot’s Sales Growth Flattens After Year of Rapid Gains
The number of customer transactions fell in the retailer’s latest quarter, but an increase in the average transaction boosted sales overall.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Stages of Dementia Discussion at Freeman Caregiver Support Group
(Joplin, MO) – The Freeman Health System Caregiver Support Group will host a guest speaker from College View Manor and the Joplin Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Thursday, August 19. Participants will learn about […]
Law
Why It’s Important to Plan for, and Not Avoid, Probate
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm Probate is the legal term that is used to describe the court process that takes place after an individual’s death to make sure all […]
Nonprofit
Rapha International: Earthquake Update from Haiti
As of Monday, August 16, news reports estimate that more than 1,200 people have lost their lives as a result of the earthquake that impacted Haiti on Saturday. Here is a message from Rapha International […]
US Business
Walmart Earnings Show Sales Rose as Shoppers Returned to Stores
The retail giant logged another quarter of rising U.S. sales even as its online growth slowed, at a time when retailers are navigating rising costs, supply chain snarls and an uptick in Covid-19 cases in many parts of the country.
US Business
Ford Wants More Buyers to Order Online and Wait, Rather Than Pick Off the Lot
The auto maker plans to permanently reduce the number of vehicles carried on dealership lots, hoping to do more sales from buyers who custom order.
Education
Crowder College and Ozark Christian College Sign Exploratory Agreement
(Joplin, MO) – Officials from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri and Ozark Christian College, in Joplin, Missouri are pleased to announce the signing of an exploratory agreement between the two institutions. Through a common goal […]
US Business
Delta Variant Threatens Small Businesses as It Slows Return-to-Office Plans
Many big employers now intend to keep staffers home after Labor Day, in a new blow to the shops, retailers and restaurants that rely on them.
US Business
Axel Springer in Talks to Buy Ownership Stake in Politico
Talks between Politico and Berlin-based Axel Springer also include the possibility of a full buyout.
Entertainment
Final Summer Bash This Week at Third Thursday
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and Ajinomoto Foods welcomes the community to Main Street for August’s Third Thursday! As summer draws to a close, Ajinomoto Foods is sponsoring this month’s event and giving […]