US Business
Walgreens Turns to Prescription-Filling Robots to Free Up Pharmacists
The chain says automated drug-filling centers cut pharmacist workloads by 25% and ease pressure on understaffed stores.
Articles by Erin Slifka
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Tesla Deliveries Bounce Back to Record, Though Dented by Distribution Delays
Elon Musk’s auto maker requires another boost in quarterly deliveries to meet its annual target.
US Business
Apple’s Fall 2022 Event Products: Reviews of iPhone 14, iOS 16, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro 2 and More
The company’s busy season brought new phones, watches and earbuds—plus a free iPhone makeover for existing owners. Our reviewers tested it all.
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Supermarket Discounts Are Harder to Find as Food Prices Rise
Grocery promotions remain below prepandemic levels as markets reduce circulars and take losses to put some items on sale.
US Business
Underlying Inflation Gained Steam in August
The pace of consumer-price gains remained near a four-decade high, according to the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure.
US Business
Consumers Boosted Spending in August
U.S. consumers are digging deeper into their wallets to cover rising costs of essentials such as rent and utilities as inflation spreads.
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you for renewing! And thank you to our presenting sponsor, Show Me the Ozarks. 2020 Active Health Chiropractic 2003 Advance Family Eyecare 2020 aliceCBD 2005 American Family Insurance – Nathan Eddy 2020 Anderson’s Car & […]
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FTC Probes Market Power of One of Country’s Biggest Anesthesia Providers
The federal antitrust enforcer is investigating U.S. Anesthesia Partners, a private-equity-owned company that has built a large presence in Texas, Colorado and Florida.
Chamber Updates
September 2022 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! ServiceMaster of Southwest Missouri Emily Tluscik, President 204 East 15th Street Celebrating Their New Membership Ledford Construction & Development Lance and James […]
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S&P Lowers Outlook on U.K. Debt
The ratings company revised its outlook to negative from stable, saying recent tax-cutting plans could weaken the U.K.’s fiscal position.