LA Business Journal seeks retail, manufacturing and trade reporter
The Los Angeles Business Journal seeks an aggressive and sophisticated reporter for our retail, manufacturing and trade beat. We want someone who can regularly scoop the competition on breaking news and set the pace on analytical coverage that provides readers the context they need to understand a dynamic market driven by both local and global […]
Coverage: Walmart sales grow ahead of the holidays
Walmart reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings amid solid same-store sales and accelerating e-commerce growth even as overall revenues were in line. Elaine Low of Investor’s Business Daily had the news: Estimates: Wall Street had expected Walmart earnings to rise 2% to $1.02 a share on 1.3% revenue growth to $124.856 billion, according to Zacks Investment Research. Some consensus […]
CNBC reporter Thomas named LinkedIn’s top retail voice
CNBC.com retail reporter Lauren Thomas has been named the top voice in retail in 2018 by LinkedIn, reports Joseph Milord of LinkedIn. Milord writes, “What she talks about: Very few major stories within the retail industry pass without Thomas addressing her audience on LinkedIn. From FAO Schwarz making its New York comeback to Amazon testing brick and mortar, Thomas is constantly detailing her […]
S&P Global seeks a retail reporter
Are you a reporter who can dig into the retail industry to deliver engaging, insightful news and features? If so, we have just the opportunity for you! The role involves coverage of some of the biggest names in the industry – from grocers like Walmart to home-improvement retailers including Home Depot and footwear maker Nike. […]
Coverage: Apple warns on holiday sales, sending stock price down
Apple Inc. on Thursday warned that sales for the crucial holiday quarter would likely miss Wall Street expectations, which Chief Executive Tim Cook blamed on weakness in emerging markets and foreign exchange costs. Stephen Nellis of Reuters had the news: The disappointing forecast by the world’s most valuable technology company helped send shares down as much […]
Coverage: Amazon.com’s holiday forecast disappoints investors
Amazon.com Inc. on Thursday forecast holiday season sales that disappointed Wall Street, attributing what would be its lowest growth in years more to accounting issues than to any slowdown in business for the world’s largest online retailer. Jeffrey Dastin and Arjun Panchadar of Reuters had the news: Amazon’s third-quarter sales and its forecast for fourth-quarter operating profit missed analyst […]
Industry Dive continues expansion with restaurant newsletter
Industry Dive, a Washington-based business news operation that delivers its news via email, has started a new newsletter called Restaurant Dive. The new publication covers technology and trends impacting food service, such as delivery innovations, artificial intelligence platforms, menu trends, labor laws, sustainability, restaurant tech, and shifting consumer tastes. The company is currently searching for […]
Coverage: Sears is headed to bankruptcy court
Sears, once the country’s largest retailer, is preparing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to cut its debts and keep operating at least through the holidays. Michael Corkery of The New York Times had the news: As part of the reorganization plan, which is expected to be filed on Sunday night, Sears is to receive a loan […]
Houston Business Journal seeks restaurant/retail reporter
The Houston Business Journal, a thriving and growing news organization, is looking for a full-time reporter to cover general breaking news as well as the restaurant and retail industries. This isn’t a job for the easily overwhelmed. You’ll be tasked with covering Houston’s breaking news as it happens. Part of your job will also entail […]
Albuquerque Journal seeks retail/commercial real estate reporter
The Albuquerque Journal is looking for an aggressive, competitive reporter to cover retail, commercial real estate and the hospitality industry for its business desk. The position involves a mix of stories for daily print and digital products and longer takeouts for our weekly business magazine. We’re looking for someone who knows how to build a […]
