Employment Industry

Most U.S. workers feel confident about their job security amid low unemployment, but satisfaction with pay has dropped to 30%, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. The findings, based on over 5,200 employed adults, shed light on the tension between workplace stability and growing dissatisfaction with compensation.

Supermarkets

A new report by Friends of the Earth and Profundo estimates $219 billion in financial, climate and biodiversity risks for U.S. food retailers tied to pesticide use on corn, soy, apples and almonds by 2050. While some retailers — including Whole Foods and Kroger — have advanced pesticide policies, most have made insufficient progress in reducing toxic pesticide use.

Retail Market

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is surging in popularity, with holiday sales volume expected to reach $18.5 billion this year, up 27.6% from 2022, according to Adobe. As younger, lower-income shoppers drive adoption, BNPL is poised to surpass $100 billion in annual U.S. payment value by 2025, signaling major opportunities for retailers.

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