Amazon Algorithm Makes Decision about WOLF STREET, Hilarity Ensues by Wolf Richter • Sep 19, 2016 • 96 Comments If the broader ramifications weren’t so serious!
That 5.2% Jump in Household Income? Nope, People Aren’t Suddenly Getting Big-Fat Paychecks by Wolf Richter • Sep 14, 2016 • 68 Comments If soothsayers want to know why men are frustrated, and more than frustrated, they can just look at the chart.
Household Discretionary Spending Stuck in 4-Year Quagmire by Wolf Richter • Sep 6, 2016 • 46 Comments Spending the same to end up getting less.
What the Heck Happened to Pokémon Go? by Wolf Richter • Aug 23, 2016 • 38 Comments The “augmented reality” hype just died.
Are Big Health Insurers Screwing with Consumers, Businesses? by Wolf Richter • Aug 16, 2016 • 56 Comments Health insurers just can’t stand competition.
Nightmare at the Mall: Brick-and-Mortar Retail Totally Loses it by Wolf Richter • Aug 12, 2016 • 71 Comments Stunning acceleration of a trend.
Profits Plunge, Sales Drop at Macy’s. Slashes Jobs, Closes Stores. Stock Jumps 18% by Wolf Richter • Aug 11, 2016 • 63 Comments Brick-and-mortar retail sinks artfully into coma.
Wendy’s CEO Blames Rising Inflation, Falling Wages, Election Mayhem for Restaurant Sector “Slowdown” by Wolf Richter • Aug 10, 2016 • 62 Comments Restaurants are a leading indicator of the economy into a downturn.
Another Retailer Leveraged Buyout Bites the Dust by Wolf Richter • Jul 28, 2016 • 27 Comments PE Firm Apollo Schemes to Get Unstuck as Claire’s Stores Goes over the Cliff.
The American Dream Plunges to Record Low by Wolf Richter • Jul 28, 2016 • 101 Comments Consequence of turning “home” into a financialized “asset class.”
