1. Uncategorized

Cancer-Causing Chemical Can Form in Popular Acne Treatment Products

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read

Benzene is a cancer-causing chemical that can form in acne treatment products.

View Original Article
Member since
RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional headline reporting. Each business morning, our editors post timely topics worthy of commentary by the RetailWire BrainTrust panel of industry experts and general readership. The results are virtual round tables of industry opinion and advice covering the most dynamic trends and issues affecting the retailing industry. https://retailwire.com/
Do you like RetailWire's articles? Follow on social!

More from RetailWire

  1. Uncategorized

National Pretzel Day Deals Await

April 26 marks National Pretzel Day, honoring one of America’s cherished snacks. View Original Article RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional headline reporting. Each business […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Associates & Employees

Walmart Changes Starting Pay Structure for Entry-Level Store Workers

Walmart is implementing changes to its hourly starting wage structure for entry-level store workers in an effort to manage costs in a slowing job market. The alteration means that various store positions, including cashiers, personal shoppers, and stockers, will now have the same starting wages based on the store’s location. However, higher-skilled roles like deli,… […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Food

Major Layoffs Loom at the Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times is gearing up for another wave of layoffs, sparking fresh apprehension among its staff. View Original Article Associates Dept. Fresh RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Survey says nearly 92 percent of Americans have cut spending for inflation relief

Nearly 92 percent of consumers have reduced their spending on nonessential goods like apparel, appliances and home decor, according to a new CNBC and Morning Consult survey. Ninety-two percent of Americans with household incomes between $50,000 ad $100,000 said they were “somewhat” or “very worried” about the price of goods. Inflation Relief By Spending Less… […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Regional Banks Face Unrest and Warn of Possible Crisis

About a year ago, the collapse of three midsized American banks sent shockwaves through the industry. Now, it seems we’re heading back toward uncertain territory, as the specter of commercial mortgage defaults looms over regional banks. View Original Article RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Media & Marketing

TikTok adds staff as Meta and Twitter slash employees

TikTok is looking to add nearly 1,000 engineers at its Mountain View, CA, office at a time when other major tech companies are laying off workers. “We have always been more cautious in terms of recruitment,” said TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. “At this stage of our growth, I think that our pace, our cadence, […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Media & Marketing

Buybuy Baby auction being split into two parts

Bed Bath & Beyond will only accept bids on Buybuy Baby’s intellectual property, including its domain name, at an auction scheduled for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. A second auction is planned for Thursday, where bidders can make offers to keep the chain’s stores operating. The decision to split the auctions appears to indicate that… […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

FTC says GoodRX shared users’ health info with ad firms

GoodRx shared information with ad firms about its users’ medical conditions and medicines, according to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission. Doing so violated GoodRx’s own information-sharing practices and violated a federal rule that requires companies tracking health information to notify consumers of data breaches. GoodRx settled the suit without admitting wrongdoing. View […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Restaurants

Wendy’s To Introduce Surge Pricing Similar to Uber

Wendy’s is gearing up to roll out a new pricing strategy that mimics the surge pricing model used by ride-sharing services like Uber. This means that the cost of your favorite Wendy’s items could fluctuate throughout the day depending on demand. View Original Article Strategy Restaurants RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Specialty & Other

Bed Bath & Beyond came very close to going out of business

Bed Bath & Beyond was on the verge of liquidating its business before it struck a deal with a hedge fund to avoid bankruptcy. Lenders to the chain were reported to be in favor of liquidating the business but were convinced to hold back when told of the human cost — 30,000 people out of […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Family Dollar Fined $41M Over Rat-Infested West Memphis Warehouse

Family Dollar has been fined a staggering $41 million over a rat-infested warehouse in West Memphis, Arkansas. This warehouse distributes food, cosmetics, and medical devices to more than 400 stores across the South. View Original Article Family Dollar Dept. Grocery Operations & Supply Chain Brick and Mortar RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Mass

Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

Walmart has reached a deal to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits brought by states and municipalities for its role in the nation’s opioid crisis. The retailer maintains that the settlement is not an admission of guilt. Walmart intends to pay the settlement almost immediately unlike CVS and Walgreens, which will spread payments out […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Media & Marketing

Meta gets hit with a record $1.3 billion GDPR violation fine

The European Union has hit Meta with a fine of $1.3 billion for transferring the personal data of people within its member states to servers in the U.S. Meta has been ordered by the EU to stop the practice, violating General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law. “Facebook has millions of users in Europe, so the… […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. International

Zellers banks on nostalgia to attract curious Canadian shoppers

Zellers closed down most of its stores in Canada a decade ago, shuttering the last of them in 2020. The retailer is planning a comeback and hoping that memories of what it once was will be enough to get Canadians to give it another try. View Original Article Brick and Mortar Shoppers International - North […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Allbirds’ stock plummets as losses soar

Allbirds’ stock price fell more than 19 percent after it reported a $101 million loss for the year. The sustainable footwear brand said it would dial back new store openings and “reignite product and demand” to achieve profitability. View Original Article Sustainability Dept. Apparel RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Associates & Employees

IBM Implements Staff Reductions in Marketing and Communications

IBM recently conveyed to its employees within its marketing and communications division that a reduction in the workforce is imminent, as reported by an insider familiar with the situation. View Original Article Associates RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. ESG

J.Crew Partners With SuperCircle for New Recycling Program

American fashion retailer J.Crew is providing a better option for those who have swimsuits they no longer want through its fiber-to-fiber (F2F) recycling program. View Original Article Partnerships Sustainability Dept. Apparel RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

USDA’s Cattle on Feed Numbers Stir Up Market Expectations

There have been some interesting developments from the most recent cattle market report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). View Original Article RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Retail credit card holders are paying record high interest rates

The average retail credit card rate has risen to a record 26.72 percent, according to a study by Creditcards.com. There are 24 cards on the market that now charge 30 percent interest on purchases. Retailers including Burlington, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Wayfair all have cards charging 30 percent. View Original Article Dept. Nonfood Dept. Sporting […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon fought net-zero emissions bill in Oregon

Amazon.com lobbied against a bill in Oregon that would have required data center operators in the state to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The retail and technology giant fought the legislation despite pledging to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Amazon spokesperson David Ward said the company opposed the bill because it did “not address […]
< 1 min read
0
Next