Here’s another reason for the labor market crunch…old-fashioned entrepreneurship. Through September, Americans filed a record 1.4 million applications to start new businesses, according to an analysis of Census data by the Economic Innovation Group.
And most of the startups were in fields like manufacturing or retail that are likely to create jobs, versus freelancers, who typically operate independently.
You can get your Thanksgiving turkey, Black Friday selections and Christmas tree delivered from Walmart this holiday season.
The world’s largest retailer says it’s "delivering added convenience” with extended store delivery hours, more delivery windows and increased selection for same-day and next-day orders coming from local stores.
Oversized items, including 70-inch televisions and bicycles, can also be delivered locally from more than 2,800 stores as soon as same day.
