Walgreens closing 5 more San Francisco stores over shoplifting fears
"Retail theft across our San Francisco stores has continued to increase in the past few months to five times our chain average," a store spokesman said.
Business
Small-business owners say Biden plan will help shipping logjam — but major issues remain
Larger companies with more buying power tend to flex their muscles to make sure their shipping needs get taken care of first, small businesses say.
John Deere workers on strike after deal fails
The vast majority of the union rejected a contract offer this week that would have delivered 5 percent raises to some workers and 6 percent to others.
Stores offering Black Friday deals now to encourage early holiday shopping
With growing concerns over supply chain problems, retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Target and Sam’s Club are offering Black Friday bargains now to encourage customers to start holiday shopping early.
Thousands of John Deere workers go on strike
More than 10,000 union members at John Deere kicked off the nation’s largest private-sector strike in two years. Employees at 14 plants across five states rejected a deal that included 5 to 6 percent wage hikes. The workers argue they deserve more since the company reported record profits this year. A John Deere spokesperson says the company will work to “understand our employees' priorities and resolve this strike.”
As 'striketober' momentum builds, what's behind the recent spate of worker strikes?
"A lot of these workers have been on the front line of a global pandemic for the past 19 months and were touted as heroes, which has given them lots of leverage,” said one labor expert.
Money Makeovers
How one family is working to get out of an attic and own a home of their own
Valeena Campos, her husband, and two kids are currently living in her in-laws’ attic due to the pandemic. With Valeena hoping to return to work soon, she wants a solid plan to help pay down her debts and buy a home for her family.
How one woman aims to cash in on her savings and travel the world
Sharell Macklin's finances are in decent shape, but she is ready to take a financial risk to invest her money and boost savings so she can one day travel the world. Sponsored by Principal Financial Group.
