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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is no stranger to disputes over its massive workforce. A lawsuit filed earlier this month has put that part of the business back under scrutiny, with four former warehouse employees seeking to represent thousands of workers in a proposed nationwide class action alleging systematic discrimination against pregnant employees. READ ALSO: Walmart Settles […]

The US Justice Department expanded its antitrust inquiry of the meatpacking industry by demanding information on surging beef prices from eight major food retailers, including Amazon.com Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Walmart Inc.

The Justice Department once threatened Walmart's pharmacies with billions in civil penalties over opioid prescriptions. What prosecutors actually walked away with tells a very different story about who held the leverage.

Enjoying a serving of frozen dessert on a hot summer day, or at any time for that matter, has grown in popularity as ice cream store industry growth rose by 5.8% to $7.4 billion in the five years through 2025, according to IBISWorld. The industry grew by 0.9% in 2025 alone. Ice cream company ...

Walmart stock has delivered a strong 151.4% return over the past five years, yet the latest Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate points to the shares trading at a premium to intrinsic value, while market based multiples suggest pricing that is closer to fair. Over the past five years, a 151.4% total return highlights how much of Walmart's long term value story may already be reflected in the share price. Walmart's dominant grocery position and partnerships that support better inventory...

Most shoppers do not expect something as simple as a bakery roll to carry a safety risk. But food recalls can sometimes involve products consumers never see in their original packaging. This is especially true of products, which are shipped in bulk to grocery-store bakeries, restaurants, or other ...

A parasite outbreak tied to Taylor Farms sends Walmart and Yum Brands shares lower while Sweetgreen rallies on relief.

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A mom is suing Campbell and Walmart, alleging SpaghettiOs contained worms or parasites that caused illness in her and her child, court filings state.

A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that Walmart’s hiring practices in Massachusetts unlawfully require applicants to disclose criminal records and complete honesty tests. The complaint claims these practices conflict with state employment and privacy laws, creating legal and compliance questions for Walmart. The case focuses on how Walmart screens job candidates and the potential impact on affected applicants in Massachusetts. For investors watching NasdaqGS:WMT, the lawsuit...

Reg Wydeven is a partner with the Appleton-based law firm of McCarty Law LLP. He writes a weekly column for The Post-Crescent.