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The Narcotic Pleasures of #Cleantok
Why is it so calming to watch someone organizing a fridge?
For the Climate, Biden Must Be More Aggressive in Ending New Truck and Bus Emissions
To meet his climate goals, the president must clean up these carbon-spewing vehicles.
Woman Who Sued Walmart Over Shoplifting Arrest Is Awarded $2.1 Million
Lesleigh Nurse said she was wrongfully accused of stealing groceries from the Walmart in Semmes, Ala., in 2016. The retailer said it would appeal the verdict.
CVS, Walgreens and Walmart Fueled Opioid Crisis, Jury Finds
This is the first jury verdict in an opioid case. The decision embraced a key legal argument that judges in other opioid cases had recently rejected.
CVS, Walgreens and Walmart Perpetuated Opioid Crisis, Jury Finds
This is the first jury verdict in an opioids case. The decision embraced a key legal argument that judges in other opioids cases had recently rejected.
Target Makes Thanksgiving Closings Permanent
“What started as a temporary measure driven by the pandemic is now our new standard,” Brian Cornell, Target’s C.E.O., said.
Retailers Scramble to Attract Workers Ahead of the Holidays
Signing bonuses, higher wages, even college tuition. Companies are using perks to entice new employees in an industry that has been battered by the pandemic.
Corporate Climate Pledges Often Ignore a Key Component: Supply Chains
Many companies do not account for the emissions from their supply chains, which can be a significant majority of their contributions to greenhouse gases.
Global Shipping Delays Loom Over Retailers for the Holidays
The travails of a Chicago fishing company’s advent calendar highlight the supply chain hurdles for businesses trying to deliver items in time for the holidays.
The Great Supply Chain Disruption
The supply chain crisis triggered by the pandemic was supposed to be over by now. It’s not.
‘Every Day Is Frightening’: Working For Walmart Amid Covid
As offices debate the merits and logistics of reopening, a parallel sphere of workers like Peter Naughton, a Walmart cashier, seem to inhabit another world. Often their jobs just got really hard.
No, Walmart and Litecoin Are Not Partnering
Litecoin and other digital currencies jumped by as much as 30 percent after the announcement, which was republished as legitimate by media companies.
How Amazon Won Shopping
Amazon might not be the best shopping site, but using it can feel like magic.
Companies Are Still Grappling With Their Vaccination Policies
Companies are sending surveys, offering cash rewards and requiring disclosures to find out how much of their work force is vaccinated.
Why Arkansas Is a Test Case for a Post-Trump Republican Party
Sarah Huckabee Sanders seems likely to bring the Trump brand to Arkansas politics in a big way. But the state is a testing ground for different possible futures for the party.
Pharmacies Are Entering the Mental Health Market
Call it the ultimate in ‘retail therapy.’ Now you can shop for mental health services at CVS, Rite Aid and other national chains.
Video Shows Police Laughing at Footage of Arrest of Woman With Dementia
The woman, who walked out of a Walmart in Loveland, Colo., without paying for $13.88 worth of items, said in a lawsuit that the police had broken a bone in her arm and dislocated her shoulder.
These C.E.O.s Didn’t Sign Onto a Letter Defending Voting Rights
Hundreds of leaders and companies signed a letter opposing strict limits. They did not.
As Mask Mandates Lift, Retail Workers Again Feel Vulnerable
“It’s no different now than it was a year ago,” one Kroger employee said, as states like Texas and Mississippi end mask requirements.
A List of Recent Mass Shootings in the United States
In the last five years, there have been at least 29 shootings with four or more fatalities, according to a database compiled by the Violence Project.
Sam’s Club C.E.O. on the Company’s High Sales and Low Wages
Kathryn McLay, an Australian who worked for years in finance, wants employees to know “how valued they are.”
Amazon Expands in N.Y.C. as Pandemic Sends Shoppers Online
The e-commerce giant added at least nine new warehouses in the city over the past year as 2.4 million packages a day strained the nation’s largest urban delivery system.
Winter Storm Disrupts Automakers, Retailers and Delivery Services
Power outages, natural gas shortages and icy conditions made it hard for automakers, retailers and delivery carriers to operate across much of the South and Midwest.
AT&T, JPMorgan and Coca-Cola Pull Back Political Giving Following Capitol Riots
AT&T and Marriott were among companies that will stop campaign contributions to lawmakers who objected to certifying the election. Other companies, such as JPMorgan, paused all political donations.
Trump Threatens to Reject $900 Billion Stimulus
The president threatened to upend a hard-fought compromise, but he may not get what he wants.
Justice Department Sues Walmart, Saying it Fueled Opioid Crisis
The 160-page civil complaint alleges the retailer knew its system for detecting illegitimate prescriptions was inadequate.
After a Hard Year, Holiday Commercials Get Real
Tear-jerker scenes and reminders of the coronavirus pandemic are part of a not-so-cheery seasonal ad blitz.
As Customers Move Online, So Does the Holiday Shopping Season
Empty stores are turning into fulfillment centers and the market for warehouse space is booming, as the pandemic rockets the retail industry into its e-commerce future.
Virus Cases Rise, but Hazard Pay for Retail Workers Doesn’t
They were hailed as heroes during the first wave of the pandemic, but wage increases were fleeting, and companies, whose businesses are booming, have been slow to pay out more.
Walmart Removes Guns From Sales Floor Citing Unrest
Walmart said the move was motivated by protests and looting that have roiled Philadelphia this week after police killed Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday.
Customers Still Like to Shop in Person, Even if They Get Only to the Curb
Online orders have surged for retailers in the pandemic, as curbside pickup helps Americans satisfy their desire to hop in a car and drive to the store.
TikTok Files for Injunction to Stop Ban of App
While President Trump has blessed a deal for TikTok, the video app filed to stop a ban of its service that is set to go into effect on Sunday.
Beyond TikTok, Walmart Looks to Transform
Away from the political drama of the TikTok deal, Walmart has been taking steps that are already changing the company and, by extension, the broader retail sector.
TikTok and WeChat: What They Tell Us About the Global Internet
Banned apps, nefarious theories, trade wars, voiceless users. The case of TikTok isn’t news to most of the world.
‘There’s No There There’: What the TikTok Deal Achieved
The agreement for the social media app falls short of President Trump’s promises.
Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus On What Makes Their SPAC Different
Silicon Valley stars Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus explain what makes their blank-check company different.
7 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed How We Shop for Food
Oranges and frozen foods are being snapped up. Shelves have fewer choices. And customers are steering their carts in surprising new directions.
Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting of a Black Man in a California Walmart
The Alameda County district attorney said an officer used “unreasonable” deadly force in a confrontation that lasted less than 40 seconds.
Walmart Announces Membership Service in Attempt to Compete With Amazon
Walmart+ will cost $98 a year to receive free shipping for orders over $35. The company hopes to build on the success of its pickup grocery business.
Why Does Walmart Want to Buy TikTok?
The app’s Chinese version, Douyin, is trying to become a mobile marketplace where video stars promote products. That could be a model for the U.S. retail giant if it acquires TikTok.
Walmart Joining Microsoft in TikTok Bid
The retail giant said it was teaming up with Microsoft, which has been negotiating for weeks to buy the popular Chinese-owned video app.
Walmart, Target and Other Big-Box Retailers See Profits Surge During Pandemic
Walmart and Target reported record sales in the second quarter, driven by the convenience of one-stop shopping and their e-commerce operations.
Salmonella Cases Linked to Onions Increase to Nearly 900
Grocery chains, including Publix and Giant Eagle, have recalled onions supplied by Thomson International and products that may contain the onions.
There’s a Wrinkle in Stores’ Mask Policies: Enforcement
A number of large retailers have said that all customers must wear masks, but some employees have been told they cannot force those who refuse.
Meet the New C.D.C. Director: Walmart
Why are big corporations requiring masks when many states still do not?
How to Sell Books in 2020: Put Them Near the Toilet Paper
Book sales jumped this spring at big-box stores, which stayed open and stocked essentials while other shops closed.
Corporate Political Donations Undermine Pledges
A new analysis shows how companies have funded political efforts that undermine their public stances.
Walmart to Require Masks in Stores
The new rule, which goes into effect on Monday, is a strong statement about wearing masks in public spaces at a time when the issue has become politicized.
Washington Redskins to Drop Name
The N.F.L. team in Washington announced the move Monday and will continue its search for a new name and logo.