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T.J. Maxx Parent Launches Online Platform as Coronavirus Persists

November 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on T.J. Maxx Parent Launches Online Platform as Coronavirus Persists
TJX Cos. said it would launch an e-commerce platform for the HomeGoods chain in 2021—an about-face from its longtime resolve to resist ramping up online operations.

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Target Maintains Its Torrid Pace

November 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Target Maintains Its Torrid Pace
Target said sales rose steadily in its most recent quarter, as demand for household goods and home office supplies continued to grow during the pandemic, while shopping shifted online.

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Express Rx Adds Walk-In Clinic, Specialty Compounding Services in Webb City

November 18, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Webb City, MO) – Express Rx is leading the industry by rolling out a new, advanced pharmacy model at its Webb City store. In partnership with Advance Family Medicine & Wellness Center, the location now […]

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Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy

November 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy
Amazon.com said customers can buy prescription medications through a new store on its platform, a move that weighed on shares of drugstore chains and drug distributors.

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Retail Sales Climbed at a Slower Pace in October

November 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Retail Sales Climbed at a Slower Pace in October
Retail sales rose 0.3% in October as consumers increased their purchases modestly in the early weeks of the holiday season.

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November Events from Joplin Parks and Recreation

November 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Parks and Recreation Department has a lot of great events coming up over the next couple of weeks! If you are interested or have any questions, give them a call […]

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – November 16

November 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO)  – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus. And please note that all campuses will be closed from November 25 to 27 for Thanksgiving. Academics […]

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Zuckerberg, Dorsey Tout Progress in Combating Political Misinformation

November 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Zuckerberg, Dorsey Tout Progress in Combating Political Misinformation
The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter hailed their companies’ efforts to fend off election interference, but skeptical senators warned them that tougher regulation of social media could be coming.

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Home Depot Plans Workforce Investment as Pandemic Brings Another Strong Quarter

November 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Home Depot Plans Workforce Investment as Pandemic Brings Another Strong Quarter
Home Depot reported strong sales growth as the retailer continues to thrive from people spending more time on home-improvement projects during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Walmart’s Sales Gains Slow as Pandemic Drags On

November 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart’s Sales Gains Slow as Pandemic Drags On
The retailer’s comparable sales rose at a slower pace than earlier in the coronavirus pandemic even as shoppers continued to buy up food and cleaning supplies and the company pushed early holiday deals.

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