6 Reasons That Pay Has Lagged Behind U.S. Job Growth

Average hourly earnings were 2.9 percent higher in January than a year earlier, a hopeful sign that wages might be gaining traction in a tight labor market. Their stubborn failure to do so is one of the mysteries of a recovery now in its ninth year. These are factors that may be playing a part.

Food retail stocks poised for gains in 2018

Food retailers are poised to see significant earnings gains thanks to the recently passed tax legislation, according to analysts, and that could translate into a better performance for publicly traded stocks in the year ahead.

Many consumers are skeptical about Amazon Go — first-day lines aside

By Troy Wolverton, Monday, January 22, 2018 - Amazon Go could be model for future retail stores. The new convenience store concept from e-commerce giant Amazon relies on cameras and sensors to detect when you enter and leave and what items you grab from shelves.

A robotics startup called 'Robomart' wants to replace Postmates and Instacart with self-driving grocery stores

A robot grocery called Robotmart is coming for the humble delivery worker in California.

Mid-Missouri Dollar General store agrees to unionize

December 12th, 2017 - AUXVASSE, Mo. — While the upcoming right-to-work vote looms over Missouri, employees at the Auxvasse Dollar General store have agreed to unionize.