Economy

Inland Empire manufacturing rose sharply in October, despite a labor shortage and other issues that continue to plague the economy. The two-county region’s purchasing managers index last month was 62.3, up from 54.7 in September, according to data released Monday by the Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis at …

Despite a few clouds, most notably a labor shortage and dysfunctional supply chains, sales are expected to rise at least seven percent compared with last year. Online shopping and discount cards are expected to get even more popular, but consumers are being told to shop early or risk not getting …

The Inland Empire’s industrial market stayed strong during the third quarter, recording a one percent vacancy rate, .2 percent lower than Los Angeles County’s, according to data released Tuesday. The market is performing so well that most tenants agree to a lease extension without negotiating, and logistics buildings in good locations …

Business activity in the Inland Empire grew eight percent in the second quarter, outperforming the 6.6 percent growth in the U.S. gross domestic product and its own seven percent increase during the first quarter. “The Inland Empire’s better performance [is because] many parts of the local economy have shed the …

Despite the pandemic, seasonal hiring prospects appear good as Black Friday approaches. Incentives, including bonuses and flexible hours, are being offered, and some businesses are making permanent hires.   U.S. retailers are expected to hire about 700,000 workers during the upcoming holiday season, according to a recent study. That would …

Inland Empire manufacturing continued to grow in September, according to data released Friday. The region’s purchasing managers index last month was 54.7, the 13th consecutive month that number has been above the 50 percent benchmark that determines growth, according to the Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis at Cal …