Mixed drinks, beer and cider volumes slip as wine grows slightly

Liquid consumption of beer, cider and mixed drinks was down last year in the U.S., and lower-priced brands faced a tougher time with consumers, according to a new report. At the same time, tequila posted record volumes for the year and its growth beat most other...

Walmart Is Accused of Punishing Workers for Sick Days

By RACHEL ABRAMS June 1, 2017 A report released Thursday by a workers’ advocacy group says Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, routinely refuses to accept doctors’ notes, penalizes workers who need to take care of a sick family...