Holiday spending expected to grow in 2019
Shoppers are expected to spend on average about 4% more on holiday gifts than they did last year.
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Taxable Sales Up Across Lafayette Parish
With more than $537 million in sales in June, year-to-date taxable sales have reached $3.09 billion. Year-to-date sales are up 4.6% from 2018 and up 6.9% from 2017.
Unemployment hits 49-year low as US employers step up hiring
Hiring accelerated and pay rose at a solid pace in April, setting the stage for healthy U.S. economic growth to endure despite fears of a slowdown earlier this year.
Payment Manager Explains 'Non-Cash Payment Fee', Restaurant Respo
Are such surcharges illegal in the state of Louisiana?
Non-Cash Payment Fee Divides Lafayette Restaurant Patrons
Where do you stand on the issue?
Report Reveals Fastest Growing Job in Louisiana
If you're looking for a career, this could be for you.
Pedro's Taco + Tequila Bar to Open in Old Logan's Roadhouse
The old Logan's Roadhouse on Ambassador Caffery in Lafayette will soon be inhabited by a new restaurant.
Dr. Loren Scott Previews 2019 Acadiana Economy [FULL VIDEO]
The annual event is presented by OneAcadiana
Personal Income Growth for Louisiana Workers Highest in Country
Personal income figures in Louisiana are among the highest in the country, coming in behind only Texas.
Income Of Lousiania's Top One Percent
When it comes to earning a living in Louisiana, have you ever wondered where your earnings place you in Louisiana? How much does it take to land in the top 1% income-wise in Louisiana? Here's what USA Today has found out...
How Bad Is Louisiana's Economy?
It seems every time I watch the news, they're reporting on the Bayou State's economic woes. Budgets shortfalls, and cutbacks are seemingly reported daily...
Oil Hits $70 A Barrel But La. Oil Industry Still Struggles
Oil prices in the U.S. have climbed over the $70 mark for the first time since 2014.