January 11, 2024
“The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell significantly in December, closing out 2023 on a positive note, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black Americans, the group with the highest jobless percentage in the country, saw their unemployment… Continue Reading…
May 17, 2023
“The IRS on Monday said that Black taxpayers are significantly more likely to face an IRS audit, confirming recent findings. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency is weighing changes to address the disparity. A study released in January by economists at Stanford University,… Continue Reading…
December 5, 2022
“A record number of holiday shoppers – 196.7 million – flocked back to stores and hunted for deals from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation, which tracks the figure for in-person and… Continue Reading…
November 29, 2022
“Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year, according to Adobe, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites. Overall online sales for the day after Thanksgiving were up 2.3% year over year, and electronics were a… Continue Reading…
December 4, 2019
“On Black Friday, shoppers spent a record-breaking $7.4 billion, according to preliminary data published by Adobe Analytics, which measures transactions from 80 of the top 100 online retailers. It marks the second-largest online sales day ever, falling slightly short of last year’s Cyber… Continue Reading…
November 29, 2019
“Cyber Monday traditionally comes three days after Black Friday and revolves around online deals. It’s even bigger than Black Friday — retail sales this year are expected to top $10 billion… In short, yes. “When comparing the two days last year,… Continue Reading…
November 29, 2019
“Early November results bode well: Comparable-store retail sales gained 1.3% in the first two weeks of the month, according to Fiserv, a major U.S. processor of credit-card transactions. Cooler weather likely spurred apparel growth for warmer, seasonal clothing, particularly at… Continue Reading…
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