As retailer REI’s troubles with employees continue, consumers back off | Labour Rights News

As retailer REI’s troubles with employees continue, consumers back off | Labour Rights News

ByNews Polite

Claire Chang, a visual merchandiser at sports goods retailer REI’s flagship location in New York City, was drawn to the company because of her then-blossoming love of the outdoors. After working in an office setting, she said she looked for something a little less stressful. That’s what brought her to…

Delhi LG Permits 55 More E-Commerce, Retail Outlets to Operate Round-the-Clock

Delhi LG Permits 55 More E-Commerce, Retail Outlets to Operate Round-the-Clock

ByNews Polite

Delhi LG VK Saxena has approved the operation of 55 more e-commerce and retail outlets round-the-clock in the national capital, months after he gave a nod to over 300 establishments to operate 24×7, Raj Niwas officials said on Monday. The proposal, given by the Labour Department and endorsed by Chief…

US companies dictate minimum prices on goods to retailers, shoppers left with fewer discounts
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US companies dictate minimum prices on goods to retailers, shoppers left with fewer discounts

ByNews Polite

Shoppers will find fewer discounts on everything from toys to tortillas as companies increasingly set minimum prices on their goods to maintain profits and limit price cutting by retailers like Walmart and Amazon. For many years, manufacturers set the lowest price at which retailers could advertise certain big-ticket items like TVs. They…