The Big Picture Inflation cooled last month, and the job market picked up steam. But

Inventory planning breaks down when retailers plan for products instead of planning for people. Customer

The Big Picture Retail closed out the holiday season on a strong note. Overall sales

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The Big Picture The latest government data tells a cautiously optimistic story. Third-quarter GDP came

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The Big Picture With the government shutdown finally behind us, economists are sorting through the