Americans Are Sick of High Prices. Companies Are Finally Doing Something About It
Companies are finally seeing how sick of high prices American's are. Sarah Nassauer from the Wall Street Journal breaks down what they are doing.
He's Been a Costco Cashier for 40 Years. Now He's a Millionaire.
Costco pays its hourly wage workers more than most retailers. The company says that this keeps turnover low and ultimately, is good for its business. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer explains how this approach helps the company’s bottom line, and speaks to one Costco cashier who's been working there for 40 y...
What’s News in Earnings: Weak Housing Market Weighs on Home Depot and Lowe’s
Bonus Episode for Aug. 20. Home-improvement retailers are feeling it as homeowners put off big renovation projects. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses how the housing market influenced results this past quarter at Home Depot and Lowe’s, and how the companies are trying to grab market share in ...
Colleges Try to Head Off a Coming Enrollment Crisis
P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. Colleges are facing a demographic cliff—lower birth rates means fewer 18-year-olds. WSJ higher education reporter Doug Belkin explains what impact that’s likely to have on colleges–and why it might not make it any easier to get into top-tier schools. Plus, Walmart was th...
The Bankruptcy That's Ruining Dinner
Customers of the meal kit company Blue Apron have been complaining about canceled orders, missing ingredients and incomplete recipes. The company even acknowledged in a social media post that "recent orders have fallen short." What's behind this mess? WSJ's Sarah Nassauer breaks down the chaos at...
Target vs Walmart | 'Target' Demographics | 5
Is your house team Target or team Walmart? Depending on where you live, or what you’re trying to buy, the answer might be one, or both. Even though these stores sell a lot of the same merchandise, shoppers have very different perceptions — and allegiances.Here to explore the ‘target’ demographics...
Episode 54 – The State of the Economy before the Midterms
Every election cycle we hear it again: “It’s the economy, stupid!” But while the state of the economy is often decisive for voter decisions, voters currently have diverging opinions on how the US economy is doing. According to YouGov, over 60% of voters believe that the state of the economy is wo...
Why Digital Price Tags Are Spooking Shoppers
American shoppers are worried that businesses are using artificial intelligence and other tech to inflate prices. WSJ retail reporter Sarah Nassauer says that’s driven by data privacy concerns, rising costs of living, and AI anxiety. But is it actually becoming more common? Danny Lewis hosts.
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Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices
Are you paying the same price as your neighbors for that latest Walmart purchase? Sarah Nassauer from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
