Good things are coming in smaller packages as household budgets tighten
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I worked at Sephora for years. Here are 10 beauty products that I swear by for flawless makeup.
As a former Sephora employee, I say some of the best things to buy for a flawless look include products from Glow Recipe, Fenty Beauty, and Benefit.
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DoorDash's CEO worried a Taco Bell partnership wouldn't work. Instead, it revealed a truth about food delivery
Tony Xu, DoorDash CEO, discusses Taco Bell delivery partnership, highlighting unexpected consumer readiness to pay for food delivery convenience.
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Starbucks is betting bubbles will give sales some sparkle
Starbuck is testing new carbonated versions of its popular Refresher drinks as the coffee chain continues to look for sustainable sales growth.
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Ukraine's long-range drones have a new war target: Russia's version of the Amazon warehouse
Nearly a dozen drone strikes in recent days have wiped out merchants' inventory stock and forced hundreds of companies to ask for loan restructurings.
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Whatnot is in talks to raise a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation
Whatnot, a live shopping startup, aims for $20 billion valuation in financing talks, driven by livestream sales in fashion and collectibles.
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Jersey Mike's is going public. Here are 4 takeaways from its IPO filing, from a $41 million jet to big expansion plans
Jersey Mike's is going public Thursday and has plans to expand globally. Its prospectus highlights growth potential and the founder's private jet.
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A $150 handheld fan became Europe's hottest status symbol
Europe's heat waves and lack of air conditioning helped turn Shark's $150 ChillPill handheld fan into the summer's hottest status symbol.
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DoorDash is launching a competing drone delivery service
DoorDash is a launching an in-house drone delivery service, DoorDash Air, that would put the company in competition with several drone operators.
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Haribo is using mystery bags and pick-and-mix walls to turn its first US stores into Instagrammable marketing machines
Haribo of America CEO Jon Hughes said the brand is trying to recreate "the feeling you had as a kid walking into the candy store for the first time."
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I went to Cracker Barrel for a late lunch and have some advice for the new CEO on what should change
I went to Cracker Barrel and little has changed under the outgoing CEO. Maybe the new boss will freshen up the menu.
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The 5 most interesting takeaways from Bernard Arnault's rare podcast interview
"Why give out information?" joked Bernard Arnault, LVMH CEO, in a rare interview on the "LEGEND" podcast.
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Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Visa — see the list
Layoffs have hit over 35 companies in 2026, including Meta, Walmart, and Visa, as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.
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Tiffany & Co. is proving to be LVMH's crown jewel
LVMH reported a 9% growth in its watches and jewelry division, led by Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari.
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I shop for Trader Joe's tote bags whenever I'm in the US — then sell them for nearly 10 times the price
When I'm in the US, I look for Trader Joe's viral canvas tote bags so I can buy them cheap and sell them for a profit when I'm back home in Australia.
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States want to tax the rich less. They're taxing your purchases more.
Since 1990, states have opted to rely on sales taxes and slash income taxes, which can hit lower earners harder.
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What AI? Chili's spends big on WiFi and tablets instead of tokens
Chris Caldwell, CIO of Brinker, focuses on upgrading Chili's tech infrastructure instead of AI, enhancing service and financial performance.
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TikTok is testing a rival to Amazon Prime as it looks to create a US e-commerce giant
TikTok is testing a new membership program for shoppers called TikTok Shop Plus that includes free shipping and exclusive discounts.
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I shopped for school supplies at Walmart and Target. One had better prices for nearly everything on my list.
I did back-to-school shopping for basic supplies, like backpacks and pencils, at Walmart and. Target. One retailer had better prices for most items.
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What DoorDash's new fee structure means for your next order
DoorDash is rolling out an updated fee structure that varies service fees by order size and distance to better reflect delivery costs.
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South Korean Gen Z's answer to corporate despair: tiny turtle charms on phones
Each colored turtle represents different things: pink for love, green for health, and yellow for money.
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Taco Bell dropped the price on one of its menu items to $1 for a day. And yes, it was lettuce-free.
Lettuce served at Taco Bell in five Midwestern states, supplied by Taylor Farms, has been linked to an outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite that causes diarrhea.
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I work at a food bank. We're getting more produce because of the cyclospora outbreak.
Taylor Farms pulled its iceberg lettuce amid the cyclospora outbreak. A Seattle food bank saw increase in produce due to consumer fear.
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Americans are swapping steak dinners for egg breakfasts
In an America obsessed with cost management and hitting protein goals, breakfast is an unlikely hero.
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Here's how to claim the Amazon Prime FTC lawsuit payout before the deadline
Amazon must pay $1.5 billion in refunds after its FTC settlement. Here's how to know if you're eligible to claim a share of the class action lawsuit.
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Unique watches to buy if you want a luxury timepiece that stands out from the crowd
Some of the most popular watches come from Cartier and Patek Philippe, but in-the-know fans are also shopping Daniel Roth, Gérald Genta, and Breguet.
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For Hershey, the battle for Halloween starts now
Hershey is conjuring up a new Halloween playbook, carving the holiday into distinct micro-seasons that start months before October 31.
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The Chipotle COO's job involves taste-testing guacamole. He has a simple hack for finding your dream job.
Chipotle COO Jason Kidd said he volunteered to take overnight shifts early in his career — and it made an impact.
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Jersey Mike's is already a juggernaut. Now it's ready to take on the stock market.
Public offerings are a path less traveled for sandwich chains. Jersey Mike's is bucking the trend.
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Salad bowl chains are flexing that they don't serve iceberg lettuce anyway
Developments in the cyclospora outbreak have been confusing to follow, but some salad bowl brands can agree on one thing: iceberg lettuce is over.
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What to know about Taylor Farms, the Taco Bell lettuce supplier under scrutiny amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms, a lettuce supplier for Taco Bell, has faced scrutiny amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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Celebrities showed up to the World Cup final in style. From a $500,000 watch to designer shades, here's what they wore.
On the red carpet and in the audience of the 2026 World Cup final, A-listers brought their fashion A-games and their most valuable luxury pieces.
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I went on Walmart's last World Cup store tour. It was peak America.
International World Cup fans fell in love with Walmart. I attended one of the tours the company organized to seize on the attention.
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I pay my employees $1,000 a month per child for day care. It's one of my ice cream company's best investments.
Molly Moon Neitzel reimburses company employees for childcare up to $1,000 per month per child. She says the move has a 128% ROI.
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Why stadium food is so expensive
Food and drinks at most sports stadiums cost significantly more than they do outside the venue, but new laws could make concessions more affordable.
A small-business mecca in Philadelphia is leaning into World Cup fandom
World Cup boosts East Passyunk businesses in Philadelphia, leading to creative block parties despite denied city permits and limited support.
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Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce, says it's 'deeply concerned' after cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms said it's removing iceberg lettuce from Mexico due to the cyclospora outbreak, which has affected at least 1,644 people across 34 states.
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I tried on linen pants at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. There was only one pair I wouldn't consider buying.
I tried on pairs of linen pants at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. I compared them based on fit, comfortability, fabric quality, and price.
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Taco Bell and other major chains are taking a hit from the cyclospora outbreak, early foot traffic data shows
Foot traffic at Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Chopt has fallen as fresh produce concerns grow across the US during a cyclospora outbreak.
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Walmart's people chief says these 10 jobs are still hot in the age of AI
Walmart's Donna Morris says large employers should demonstrate optimism about the continued need for people, even as tech disrupts all sorts of jobs.
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Robot dogs could soon leave packages at your doorstep — automating delivery's 'final frontier'
Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dog is being tested for package delivery, tackling the last 50 feet from truck to doorstep.
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How a glove factory in Pakistan keeps up with World Cup demand
From cutting and stitching to custom fitting, Matrix Sports manufactures half a million gloves each year for one of soccer's crucial positions.
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How a buzzy luggage brand turned TikTok hate comments into a product road map
BÉIS is rolling out major redesigns to many of its core products, including its much-reviewed and much-duped Weekender bag.
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Load up on this fan-favorite Costco craft beer while you still can
Oregon's Deschutes brewery says it is winding down the cobranded Kirkland Signature Lager with the end of its production contract with Costco.
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Walmart delivery workers say a new app feature has them running around stores — and wasting precious time
Walmart's Spark app update is frustrating some delivery workers, who say an item mapping feature is slowing them down and impacting their income.
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Women in the workplace are putting a new twist on L.L.Bean's famous tote bags
L.L.Bean is known for its classic canvas bags. Women are now using Boat and Totes as work bags with embroidery that nods to their professions.
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20 of the highest-paid entry-level retail jobs in the US, from Aldi to Zara
Entry-level jobs at these 20 retail chains start at $17.25 an hour, according to Glassdoor data on hourly wages of companies in the US.
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The World Cup is turning Erling Haaland's style into big business
Erling Haaland is known for his style both on and off the pitch, whether that's matching his hair ties to his jersey or traveling with Hermès bags.
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I took the same grocery list to Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to compare prices. After filling my carts, I found a winner.
I brought the same shopping list to Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to see which has the best grocery prices, especially amid Walmart's rollbacks.
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