Business and Economic News

Zoom burnout is real: How to escape the rut
So many people who are working from home are feeling burnt out these days. Shaking things up and finding moments of joy could help us put energy back into our work.
Why is the Amazon union vote count taking so long?
It's a really large mail-in election. (Yes, this one, too.) The tally of yes and no votes has finally begun.
How the Spokesman-Recorder is covering the Chauvin trial from the Black perspective
The Spokesman-Recorder was founded on the mission of telling stories from the Black perspective in Minnesota. Now its small team of journalists have taken on covering the Derek Chauvin trial.
Saks says no to fur, the latest fashion seller to go fur-free
Saks Fifth Avenue will phase out sales of animal-fur products, joining other retailers such as Macy's that are responding to growing anti-fur sentiment among shoppers.
Target to spend more than $2B on Black-owned businesses
The Minneapolis retailer will add a broad spectrum of products from more than 500 Black-owned businesses and will increase its spending at more Black-owned companies, from marketing to construction.