businesses

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Summer jobs for teens are evaporating, as rising inflation and higher fuel prices squeeze the small businesses and restaurants that typically hire them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Helen said businesses had little choice but to pass costs on to customers, recalling paying £4.75 for an ice cream in Llandudno.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Bianco and Hilton spoke about their plans to improve public safety, small businesses, homeowner’s insurance and water management, a crucial issue for the conservative-leaning owners of vast swaths of California’s agricultural heartland.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“I think the correct way to think about it is all these businesses have a core competency which still brings in material cash flow,” Morningstar’s Khan said.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Shops and businesses were closing, and the streets became moving rivers of people pushing against one another.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan