/tags/retail retail en-US WLRN Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:43 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-16/desantis-mixes-up-retail-theft-data-in-bill-rollout Data shows the governor and politicians across the political spectrum may be overselling the frequency of retail theft. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:43 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-16/desantis-mixes-up-retail-theft-data-in-bill-rollout Tristan Wood | WFSU /government-politics/2024-02-14/retail-theft-florida-ron-desantis Citing theft issues in other states, specifically California and New York, DeSantis proposed legislative action to try to curb retail theft and porch piracy of delivered goods. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:12:09 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-14/retail-theft-florida-ron-desantis WGCU Staff /business/2023-11-24/peta-h-m-black-friday-protest-feather-free PETA activists dressed as giant ducks and geese outside the H&M store on Lincoln Road want to call attention to the retailer’s alleged “use of cruelly produced down” clothing. A H&M spokesperson rejected the allegations. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:50:07 GMT /business/2023-11-24/peta-h-m-black-friday-protest-feather-free �۰����²�News Staff /news/2022-06-03/a-usf-study-shows-retail-and-service-workers-have-higher-covid-19-death-rates People who worked in labor and service jobs were a lot more likely to die from COVID-19. Researchers say improving ventilation and offering paid sick leave are some ways to protect workers in the future. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:40:15 GMT /news/2022-06-03/a-usf-study-shows-retail-and-service-workers-have-higher-covid-19-death-rates Stephanie Colombini /2022-04-21/apple-workers-in-atlanta-become-companys-1st-retail-workers-to-file-to-unionize Communications Workers of America, the retail workers' union, said big tech companies like Apple fail to give employees who don't work in an office equal standing and respect. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:21:54 GMT /2022-04-21/apple-workers-in-atlanta-become-companys-1st-retail-workers-to-file-to-unionize Ayana Archie /2021-09-23/a-new-law-in-california-aims-to-protect-workers-at-retail-warehouses-like-amazons California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 701 on Wednesday. It aims to address the impact of speed quotas on warehouse worker injuries and health. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:15:25 GMT /2021-09-23/a-new-law-in-california-aims-to-protect-workers-at-retail-warehouses-like-amazons Jaclyn Diaz /news/2021-01-15/retail-spending-dips-for-3rd-straight-month-as-infections-surge Restaurants and bars are reeling from persistent spikes of coronavirus cases. Earlier holiday sales also meant online shopping and electronics sales dipped in December. Retail sales fell 0.7%. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:57:55 GMT /news/2021-01-15/retail-spending-dips-for-3rd-straight-month-as-infections-surge Alina Selyukh /2020-11-27/state-retailers-hope-consumers-find-it-in-florida-this-year Florida retailers hope local holiday shoppers can help offset some of the losses caused by the coronavirus. Fri, 27 Nov 2020 18:00:58 GMT /2020-11-27/state-retailers-hope-consumers-find-it-in-florida-this-year Denise Royal /2020-11-19/florida-retailers-expect-dip-in-holiday-sales-due-to-coronavirus More people are expected to shop online this year instead of at stores. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:26:59 GMT /2020-11-19/florida-retailers-expect-dip-in-holiday-sales-due-to-coronavirus News Service of Florida Staff /2020-10-16/shoppers-came-back-to-department-stores-in-september-lifting-retail-sales U.S. retail spending grew 1.9% last month, delivering a slight boost of confidence to a recent spate of signs that the U.S. economic recovery has lost momentum from the pandemic's toll. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:02:43 GMT /2020-10-16/shoppers-came-back-to-department-stores-in-september-lifting-retail-sales Alina Selyukh