Articles by Erin Slifka

Spurred by the pandemic, business changes that normally might have taken years unfolded in months. Now, shifts that began as temporary fixes are likely to become permanent.

The nation’s plan to end sales of gas vehicles by the mid-2030s—combined with moves in China, Europe and California—adds pressure on global auto makers to shift more quickly to electric vehicles.

Coronavirus-case data and employee complaints suggest food-prep workers can face exposure.

Business groups are calling for more time to adjust to Britain’s new trade agreement with the EU, saying new rules risk disrupting the $590 billion-plus annual trade in goods that previously flowed freely.

The American Institute of Architects has established lofty goals for building energy-efficient buildings, but clients often aren’t interested in the structures.

The probe casts a spotlight on longstanding contentions from merchants and rivals that the e-commerce giant pressures some sellers to operate only on its platforms.

Bars try hairdressing to stay afloat, while the world’s oldest profession diversifies into wine and canned sausages.

Personal-injury claims over infections are either too hard to prove or get funneled into the workers’ compensation system.

The U.S. bar industry faces its worst crisis since Prohibition, as a return to Covid-19 restrictions on dining and drinking establishments in many cities threatens to snuff out the holiday glow.

Tucked inside the new $900 billion coronavirus relief package is $200 million in aid for loggers and trucking companies, a coup for the industry that underscores the importance of lobbying and political connections.