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Report: US Retailers Anticipate Lowest Holiday Hiring Levels Since 2008

US retailers are set to hire the fewest seasonal workers for this year’s holiday season since the final quarter of 2008. This decline is attributed to increased labor costs and wavering consumer confidence, according to a report exclusively shared with Reuters by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Based on an analysis of non-seasonally adjusted data from…

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McDonald’s is phasing out self-serve soda machines at its U.S. branches.

McDonald’s is set to bid farewell to self-serve soda dispensers at its U.S. outlets, as confirmed by the company on Tuesday. By 2032, the fast-food giant plans to eliminate these self-service “beverage stations” across its American locations, aiming to ensure a uniform experience for both customers and employees, whether they dine in, visit the drive-through,…

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