Beverage Products & Services
Job openings declined slightly in March 2013
May 9, 2013
New figures from the BLS indicate that jobs picture in March 2013 was relatively static.
Retail sales fall in March
April 12, 2013
Lower than expected sales number in March 2013 have some wondering about the direction of the U.S. economy in 2013.
Low-wage workers pessimistic about the future
April 9, 2013
Despite lower-income workers showing the largest job gains during the economic recovery, the majority of those earning less than $35,000 a year are reported a negative outlook.
Coca-Cola to cut American manufacturing operation
March 25, 2013
The world's largest soda maker, Coca-Cola Corporation, announced plans to cut 750 jobs in the United States and Canada in 2013
Beverage products industry experts predict profitable 2013 for U.S. suppliers
February 25, 2013
The U.S. economy fluctuates regularly, but several beverage products industry analysts recently predicted gains for this segment in 2013.
BLS Employment Situation Report: July 2012
August 3, 2012
Total employment in the U.S. grew by 163,000 positions in July as the unemployment rate grew from 8.2 to 8.3 percent, according to the Labor Department. Forecasts by economists estimated only 100,000 jobs would be added during the month. Job growth was at its highest level in five months, and if trends hold, could signal the beginning of a more robust period of job growth going into the end of the year.
Whiskey maker to set up shop in Alabama
June 20, 2012
In Alabama, those looking for jobs may have better luck thanks to a recent announcement from one of the most prominent hard alcohol manufacturers in the country.
Employment Situation Report, March 2012
April 6, 2012
The Labor Department reported that the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 8.2 percent in March and total employment rose by 120,000 positions.
PepsiCo announces jobs cuts, plans to increase marketing efforts
February 9, 2012
PepsiCo Incorporated has announced plans to slash as many as 8,700 jobs worldwide as the beverage giant increases its marketing spending by $600 million to offset declining sales.
Analysis of January 2012 Employment Report
February 3, 2012
In January, total employment in the United States grew in excess of 200,000 jobs for the second consecutive month. The Labor Department reports 243,000 positions were added in the month and revisions show 203,000 were added in December. The U.S. unemployment rate fell from 8.5 to 8.3 percent despite an influx of more than 500,000 workers into the civilian labor market.