Forever 21's decision to close its stores signals a significant shift in the fast-fashion landscape, exacerbated by competition from online retailers and recent economic challenges.
In these historic first union contracts, workers at Barnes & Noble have secured essential advancements in workplace safety, wage increases, and healthcare coverage.
Helen Dickinson stated, "While there was a very slight improvement in people's expectations of their personal financial situation, this was offset by declining expectations of the wider economy."