US Business
Bed Bath & Beyond to Close 150 Stores, Sell Shares to Raise Cash
The home-goods chain also plans to cut about 20% of its corporate and supply-chain employees as it confronts plunging sales.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Snap Hits Reverse After Expansion Drive, Cutting 20% of Staff
The Snapchat parent braces for period of low sales growth lasting into 2023.
US Business
Netflix Seeks Top Dollar for Brands to Advertise on Its Service
Some ad buyers said they were told by Netflix that an ad-supported version would be launched on Nov. 1.
US Business
Disney Explores Membership Program Like Amazon Prime to Offer Discounts and Perks
The entertainment giant looks to package streaming, parks and merchandise offerings together. It also aims to add a commerce feature to its Disney+ streaming service.
Government
Widening of West 32nd Street Continues as Closure Shifts for Third Phase
With the installation of a new concrete culvert at 32nd Street and Crane Drive completed, the 32nd Street widening project is now moving on to the next phase of construction. Starting Thursday, September 1 the […]
Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank Hosting Fraud and Cyber Risk Summit on September 20
Arvest Bank is planning a Fraud and Cyber Risk Summit on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Participants will learn how to protect themselves and their businesses from cyber fraud. This event is free to attend, but […]
Events
Joplin Health Department Offering Monthly CPR Classes Monthly Starting September 8
The Joplin Health Department is now offering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes for the community, with the first classes offered on Thursday, September 8. Three different courses, including Friends and Family, Heart Saver, and Heart Code […]
US Business
Starbucks Is Rethinking Almost Everything, Including How to Make Frappuccinos
Changing tastes and frazzled workers have prompted CEO Howard Schultz to press for a reset. Baristas are running experiments inside a technology lab at company headquarters. “We will design new stores from scratch,” said Mr. Schultz.
Chamber Updates
Employee Retention Credit – Are You Eligible?
(Joplin, MO) – To protect area businesses from misleading information about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and the Carthage Chamber of Commerce are offering two different opportunities for […]
US Business
Best Buy Posts Drop in Sales as Shoppers Pull Back on Electronics
Sales declined in almost all product categories, the retailer said, with the biggest drops in computing and home theater.