November 29, 2009
A strong turnout for the after Thanksgiving shopping day proved encouraging for retailers.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A strong turnout for Black Friday has left many retailers feeling more hopeful for the holiday shopping season. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the early numbers for shopping crowds during the after Thanksgiving sales day reveal that peoples’ […]
May 14, 2009
Worries increase as retail sales continue to fall.
Wired PR News – A second consecutive month of falling retail sales has led to increased worries about the recession. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), consumer spending was shown to still be down after reports on retail sales for the month of April reveal decreases for […]
March 13, 2009
The workshop of the hit children’s program is cutting workers due to the recession.
Wired PR News – Sunny days have not managed to chase all clouds away on “Sesame Street.” As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the recession has led to Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization who produces the hit PBS children’s program, being […]
February 3, 2009
Consumer spending reaches new lows pulling the economy into deeper recession.
Wired PR News.com – Consumer spending has continued to drop as the economy digs deeper into financial distress. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), consumer spending reached unprecedented levels in December with six consecutive declines as companies continue to announce mass layoffs.
Consumer spending is […]
December 11, 2008
With Yahoo Inc. recently having to layoff 10 percent of their work force, shareholders have been urging the company to make drastic changes to improve their financial situation. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Ivory Investment Management sent the company a letter on Wednesday requesting that they make the initiative to close a deal […]
June 9, 2008
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) — The recent economic downturn will likely lead to layoffs, however, proper preparation may help an employee secure a new job quickly and avoid prolonged unemployment. Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse suggests that an employee concerned about a potential layoff consider the following advice.
• Get organized: Take personal files, work product samples, […]
