Walmart Tests Body Cameras on Store Employees to Improve Safety Amid Rising Retail Crime
Walmart has begun testing body-worn cameras on its store associates. The retailer launched a pilot program in late 2024 at select Supercenters in the Denton, Texas area (north of Dallas). Signs at those locations now warn customers that “body-worn cameras” are in use during shopping interactions. Pilot Program Focuses on Employee Safety Walmart describes the […]
Morrisons to Close Century-old Bakery, 115 Jobs at Risk
Wakefield plant to shut as retailer cites ongoing losses and lost contracts. Morrisons has announced it will close its Rathbones Bakery factory in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, putting around 115 staff at risk of redundancy. The 28,000 sq ft site – operated by Morrisons’ Myton Food Group manufacturing arm – has been loss-making despite a major […]
Macy’s Confirms Major Store Closures Amid Bold New Chapter Overhaul
Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship store in New York City. The retailer confirmed it will shutter 66 Macy’s stores in 2025 as part of its new “Bold New Chapter” turnaround plan. These planned closures follow a round of five store shutdowns announced for early 2024 (including locations in San Leandro, CA; Simi Valley, CA; Tallahassee, […]
BlackRock Stock Analysis: Revenue Drivers, ETF Dominance & Valuation
Overview of BlackRock as a Company BlackRock, Inc. is the world’s largest asset manager, offering a broad range of investment solutions to institutional and individual investors. Its businesses include active and index portfolio management, iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs), fixed income, multi-asset, real estate and private equity, cash management, and retirement products. BlackRock is also known […]
Avelo Airlines Charts Growth with New Routes and Jet Orders Despite Early Losses
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has been aggressively expanding its network and upgrading its fleet even as it battles early-2025 financial setbacks. The airline announced multiple route expansions – from new domestic city pairs to Caribbean destinations – and secured major investment funding this year. These moves have coincided with mixed financial results: Avelo posted losses […]
Rivian Shares Hit Multi-Year High on EV Tech Push and Analyst Upgrades
Electric-truck maker Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) has seen its stock surge to its highest levels in nearly two years amid a flurry of positive news. The shares closed at about $22.45 on Dec. 19, 2025, roughly double their mid-2025 levels. For example, on Dec. 18 the stock closed at $20.28, up 15.0% on the day, […]
Toyota and Tariffs: Price, Production, and Demand Impacts
Global auto tariffs have surged under recent U.S., Chinese, and EU trade policies. Toyota – the world’s largest automaker – is being closely watched for how these levies will affect its vehicle pricing, manufacturing footprint, and sales. In the U.S., new 25% duties on imported cars (later trimmed to 15% for Japan and Europe under […]