Misleading TikTok posts are going viral and driving backlash against brands. They're part of a gift card scheme.
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Employees say Target is MIA in Minneapolis: 'This is not the company I signed up for'
Across Minneapolis, Target employees are marching and volunteering amid the immigration crackdown, while pressing company leadership to do more
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'Clients bring back entire wardrobes': Tailors say Ozempic is reshaping Wall Street
Wall Street tailors say major weight loss transformations were once rare. Now, the "Ozempic effect" is creating a surge in demand for their services.
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Costco and Nike spark a frenzy with surprise sneaker drop
Nike and Costco teamed up to release Kirkland Signature SB Dunk Lows, causing hype at select US stores and sending resale prices soaring.
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Target's problems go much deeper than the national economic blackout brewing in its backyard
Minneapolis-based Target has deep ties to the city and a history of navigating civil unrest. It now has the added challenge of a new CEO.
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Successful women say exercise is a core part of their routines. Their essentials include Alo Yoga clothes and an Oura Ring dupe.
No matter their industries, many successful women swear by incorporating exercise into their daily routines to boost energy and mental health.
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More than 300 stores are set to close across the US in 2026. Here's the list.
Macy's, Kroger, and Sak's Off 5th are leading in 2026 US retail store closures, citing long-term strategy and shifting consumer habits.
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Target's new CEO is thrown into crisis mode on day one
Michael Fiddelke takes over the Target CEO job on Sunday. He must deal with declining sales and civil unrest in the retailer's hometown, Minneapolis.
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Saks is closing dozens of Off 5th and Last Call locations. Here's the full list.
As part of its restructuring, the bankrupt Saks Global is doubling down on luxury and closing down many Off 5th and Last Call locations.
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Starbucks says it has cracked its comeback. The COO, charged with executing the strategy, explains what's coming next.
Starbucks COO Mike Grams spoke with Business Insider to outline the next phase of the company's turnaround, including new AI and staffing initiatives.
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Is Starbucks actually good now?
I visited my local Starbucks, ordered a drink, and took a seat in the store to see for myself if the company's big turnaround plan is working. It is.
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Americans are calling it quits on Dry January
Americans are drinking less alcohol overall, so they don't feel the need to take an entire month off for Dry January. Welcome to Wet Winter.
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Home Depot is laying off 800 employees and bringing staff back to the office 5 days a week
Home Depot cut 800 jobs tied to its store support center near Atlanta. Remaining corporate employees will need to work from an office five days a week.
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Starbucks wants to be your afternoon wellness stop with protein drinks and fiber snacks
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee giant will continue to expand its wellness offerings during the company's latest earnings call.
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Starbucks CEO says the 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround is starting to click — but one key metric still needs work
Starbucks reported global same-store sales growth of 4% in Q1, as its turnaround effort gains momentum.
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Companies laying off staff this year includes Amazon, Citi, and Pinterest — see the list
Layoffs have hit companies including Amazon, Pinterest, and T-Mobile this year as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.
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Amazon says it's closing down its palm-scanning system after not enough people used it
Amazon said it is discontinuing Amazon One, its palm-authentication service, across all retail businesses.
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Revealed: Starbucks org chart shows the most powerful people behind the coffee brand's turnaround
Org charts reveal a company's power structure. A copy of Starbucks' chart shows who's helping CEO Brian Niccol drive the chain's turnaround.
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Billionaire Bernard Arnault kicked off LVMH's earnings call with a dash of dark humor
The LVMH CEO started an earnings call with, "I think we'll make it through the winter."
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Tiffany & Co. is setting its sights on the gold girlies
LVMH is pushing Tiffany toward gold and high jewelry, where it sees higher demand, and away from silver jewelry.
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Lululemon cuts 100 staff as pressure mounts on the brand
Lululemon has laid off 100 part-time employees in its customer service department in an effort to "strengthen" the business.
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Amazon's latest pivot: Bye-bye, automated grocery stores
Amazon is closing its Fresh grocery stores and Go convenience stores, the company said Tuesday. It will convert some stores to Whole Foods locations.
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Apple has a new and improved AirTag. Here's why I'm buying the old ones.
Apple's AirTag is getting an overhaul. They've saved my bacon more than once. But I'm going to buy the older model instead of the new ones.
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Why Starbucks is letting Brian Niccol use the company plane for more personal travel
Starbucks is having its CEO fly its private jet for all his travel — work and personal — and has removed his annual $250,000 travel budget cap.
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Hundreds of Target employees urge the company to keep ICE out of stores. Read the letter to leadership.
More than 275 employees signed a letter to Target leadership that outlined four steps they say the company should take in response to ICE.
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Nike plans to cut 775 employees in a push to accelerate automation
Nike is set to consolidate US distribution and eliminate jobs in Tennessee and Mississippi as it accelerates the use of automation.
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Target's incoming CEO tells staff violence in Minneapolis is 'incredibly painful' — without naming Trump or ICE
Target's Michael Fiddelke told staff in a Monday video message that the "violence and loss of life in our community is incredibly painful."
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Why subscriptions make everything more expensive
Subscriptions are everywhere, and they're getting expensive. But that's not the only problem — they're eroding consumer ownership, too.
Gold is worth more than ever. A metals dealer shares 3 tips to keep your stack safe.
Most gold buyers prefer to start by keeping their stash close at hand, but that can get cumbersome as it grows larger and more valuable.
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4 tips for shopping on eBay, from vintage clothing buyers who shop the marketplace daily
Online resale market expands as eBay users Sydney Frost and Jessamine Black detail their strategies for finding affordable vintage fashion.
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ICE chaos is pushing Minnesota retailers to abandon business as usual: 'We've got to do what we can do right now'
"Retail feels totally different right now," one business owner said. "We've got to do what we can," said another.
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Here's where Costco gas savings can pay for your membership the fastest
Costco sells gas for around $0.20 per gallon less than typical fuel stations charge — savings that can offset the $65 annual membership fee.
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Target is once again caught in a political firestorm. Here's what HR is telling staff.
In a memo to staff, chief human resources officer Melissa Kremer said the company is "listening and working to de-escalate where possible."
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How the guy behind the viral 'MAGA' Greenland hats is using his '5 minutes of fame'
The Danish shop owner whose MAGA parody hat went viral says he's glad Trump backed down on Greenland for now, but still doesn't trust the President.
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Meet one of the most fashionable people at Davos: a CEO bringing minidresses and a Birkin to the World Economic Forum
Jolie Hunt is the CEO of Hunt & Gather, a communications firm. She's also fashionable, bringing her style to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Lululemon says people who buy their sheer leggings should wear skin-toned undies and size up
Lululemon has an interesting fix for its see-through "Get Low" tights problem — wear flesh-colored underwear.
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Bojangles wants New Yorkers to ditch their bagels for biscuits. It could reignite the breakfast wars.
The Southern chicken chain is going after the city's bagel-lovers with its menu of biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
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Chipotle's new PAC signals a change in how the company engages in politics
Ahead of the midterms, Chipotle has filed to form a political action committee, in a departure from its prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy."
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Social media users are celebrating a TikToker whose homemade Dr Pepper jingle landed in a TV ad
Dr Pepper worked with TikToker Romeo Bingham to feature a viral jingle in an ad during the College Football Playoffs. Social media users are loving it.
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I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.
Fisayo Che is the founder of Elisamama, a brand that's sold at Saks. She's finding a path forward as the department store goes through bankruptcy.
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Lululemon's founder is blasting the company for selling sheer leggings, calling it a 'new low'
Chip Wilson said the "Get Low" sheer leggings recall was due to the Lululemon board's inexperience and shortsightedness.
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Trump said he agreed to lower tariffs on Swiss goods after meetings with Rolex and other leaders
Rolex and Swiss business leaders influenced President Donald Trump's decision to lower tariffs.
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Coca-Cola's CEO said the company is eyeing a big healthy food trend — and it's not protein
Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said customers might see fiber creep into the company's drinks this year.
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Amazon CEO says that tariffs are starting to 'creep' into prices as vendors run out of stockpiled goods
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that retailers are running out of stockpiled goods imported before tariffs and "don't have endless options."
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We want to hear how Gen Z's shopping habits are changing. Tell us in this survey.
Secondhand shopping has been surging as Gen Z turns to online marketplaces. We want to hear about your favorite resale and other shopping apps.
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Walmart cracked grocery at scale. Amazon is rebuilding its empire to close the gap.
Internal documents show Amazon is reshaping its retail infrastructure to compete head-on with Walmart's Supercenter model.
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I flew to Bali for a surf camp. A conversation I had there about failure inspired me to launch a small business.
Gina Jaguttis shared how two solo trips to Bali led her to start her slow fashion business as a side hustle.
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I tried on leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta. My favorite pair made me feel comfortable and confident.
I tried on leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to see which would be best for a workout. They were all nice, but one had the best fabric.
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The world's biggest fast-food chain just landed in NYC. We tried Mixue — and the hype is real.
From $1.19 ice cream cones to $2.48 oolong tea, Mixue's menu options are wildly affordable — giving McDonald's a run for its money.
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