Wal-Mart To Buy Bonobos In Challenge To Amazon
Wal-Mart is purchasing men's clothing seller Bonobos as the giant retailer looks to stay competitive with Amazon.
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Tourism Industry Disappointed In New Cuba Policies
President Trump's plan to roll back diplomatic and trade openings to Cuba has some business leaders upset. They had positioned their businesses to benefit; now strict limitations are back in place.
Despite Trump's Push, Obstacles Remain For Return Of Apprenticeships
President Trump is on a campaign to promote apprenticeships at U.S. companies, but high costs and workplace regulations are just some of the challenges keeping these programs from catching on widely.
After The Amazon Deal: What Will Shopping At Whole Foods Feel Like?
Analysts say Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods could hasten the growth of online grocery shopping. So, where does this leave brick-and-mortar stores? The store of the future may look very different.
Oneida Highlights How Unconventional Lifestyles Can Lead To Success
Oneida was an iconic American brand, known for elegant but affordable flatware. But the Oneida company had its roots in an unusual Christian community that combined free love and capitalism.
Amazon Announces Plan To Buy Whole Foods For $13.7 Billion
Amazon announced it will buy Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at $13.7 billion. This is by far the largest acquisition Amazon has made, promising a massive change of pace for both the organic food chain and its competitors.
Southern Lawmakers Push For Easement Of Trade Barriers With Cuba
Lawmakers in southern states are pushing hard to lift remaining trade barriers with Cuba, so they can sell crops like rice, corn and soybeans to the island. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain about U.S. exports to Cuba and whether President Trump's new Cuba policy will be a setback.
How The White Establishment Waged A 'War' On Chinese Restaurants In The U.S.
Though Chinese restaurants are now an American staple, during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some Americans staged a multipronged effort to shut them down.
Amazon Will Buy Whole Foods In $13.7 Billion Deal
Web giant Amazon has announced it will buy the Whole Foods grocery chain for more than $13 billion. The deal is indicative of big changes in the grocery and food business.
At Yale, Protests Mark A Fight To Recognize Union For Grad Students
The dispute pits graduate student teachers who voted to unionize against an administration that refuses to bargain and disputes the election's validity. Yale says it's awaiting a federal review.