Wholesale inflation in the United States shot up 10% last month from a year earlier — another sign that inflationary pressures remain intense at all levels of the economy. The Labor Department said Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — ...

NEW YORK — After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February on gadgets, home furnishings and other discretionary items as higher prices for food, gasoline, and shelter are eating up more of their wallet. Retail sales increased 0.3% after registering a ...

Steve Swanson has been promoted to senior vice president, New York commercial market executive, for Northwest Bank. Mark Worthy, head of commercial and industrial lending, made the announcement. Prior to being named market executive, he served as vice president, commercial lending for ...

Blue Apron was struggling at the start of 2020. The meal kit company was trying to boost sales with new options like premium meals, but it was also considering putting itself up for sale. Then the pandemic happened. Almost overnight, New York-based Blue Apron gained thousands of customers as ...

If you’re eagerly anticipating a tax refund in the coming weeks, you have good reason to be optimistic: The IRS reports that about 77% of tax returns filed last year generated a refund, and the average refund was $2,815. Even though what can feel like a gift from the government is actually ...

WESTFIELD — Community Bank recently donated $500 to the Westfield Development Corporation to help support economic development in the Westfield area. The Westfield Development Corporation’s mission is to increase the prosperity of the Westfield community and promote economic development ...