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Meatpacking Plant Closures Cut Deep for Small-Town Economies

Tyson Foods and other meat processors are closing plants amid high costs and falling demand, spelling economic turbulence for the…

1 year ago

UAW Poised to Expand Strike to More Auto Plants

The union would identify the factories Friday morning, barring any last-minute signs of significant movement in labor-contract talks with GM,…

1 year ago

Why the Twinkie Is Now Worth Billions

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1 year ago

Tyson Foods Couldn't Produce Enough Chicken. Now It Has Too Much.

The company is closing chicken plants after some say it went too far in building up the business, which produces…

1 year ago

UAW Says Costly EV Transition Won't Change Union's Demands

Union leader Shawn Fain outlines labor’s priorities in talks with carmakers, indicating a widening gulf between the two sides Source…

2 years ago

The Battle to Save Anchor Brewing, the Oldest Craft Brewer in the U.S.

Listen to article(1 minute)Workers at Anchor Brewing Company, the oldest craft brewer in the U.S., hope to prevent the company…

2 years ago

H&M Now Wants to Sell You Makeup, Sofas and Crocs

The retailer is moving further beyond its clothing label, doubling down on beauty products, housewares and selling other brands to…

2 years ago

Walmart Closing Four Stores in Chicago, Citing Years of Losses

The country’s largest retailer by revenue signals some pullback from large cities. Source link

2 years ago

McDonald’s Cuts Pay Packages, Closes Offices Alongside Layoffs Across Chain

WSJ News ExclusiveBusinessFast-food chain offered some employees a chance to remain with reduced compensation Source link

2 years ago