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Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion,

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus Group, which owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores, for $2.65 billion, with online behemoth Amazon holding a minority stake

The Independent UK

Nike Shares Tumble On Tepid Outlook As CEO Eyes Olympics Marketing Win

Nike reported higher profits due to cost-cutting efforts Thursday, but shares fell sharply on the company's tepid outlook despite a hoped-for boost from the upcoming Olympic Games.

International Business Times

Amazon joins exclusive club, crossing $2 trillion in stock market value for the first time

Amazon has joined the exclusive $2 trillion club after Wall Street investors pushed the value of the e-commerce giant’s stock past that threshold

The Independent UK

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Abercrombie’s blowout comeback isn’t just a harbinger for an early aughts craze—it's leading the renaissance for iconic mall-based brands

The retailer once known for toned models and low-rise jeans just notched $1 billion in sales—its best first quarter in the history of the company.

Fortune

Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers

Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather

The Independent UK

Walmart Profits Rise On Strong Sales From Wealthier Shoppers

Walmart reported higher profits Thursday behind solid gains at US stores as the retail giant pointed to increased purchases by wealthier shoppers and improving e-commerce sales.

International Business Times

Amazon Triples Quarterly Profit As Cloud Surges

E-commerce titan Amazon on Tuesday said profit in the first three months of 2024 tripled as its cloud, ads, and retail businesses thrived.

International Business Times

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Swan Song For General Electric As It Completes Demerger

The US conglomerate General Electric, co-founded more than 130 years ago by Thomas Edison, is opening a new chapter in its history on Tuesday: its break-up into three independent entities which will then concentrate on their disparate core businesses.

International Business Times

How dollar stores link to food deserts

“Dollar stores are now the fastest-growing food retailers in the contiguous United States"

Salon

Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores as it posts a fourth quarter loss

Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the next several years.

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After Uproar, Wendy's Says It Won't Raise Burger Prices At Peak Times

Restaurant chain Wendy's said Wednesday it will not raise prices for hamburgers and other items at peak times, clarifying recent comments that sparked criticism of the fast-food company.

International Business Times

Walmart Says It Will Buy TV Maker Vizio For $2.3 Bn

Walmart announced Tuesday it will buy smart television maker Vizio for $2.3 billion, boosting the retail giant's advertising venture as growth slows in its legacy business from the pandemic boom.

International Business Times

US Holiday Sales Growth Estimated At 3.1%: Mastercard

The growth in this year's holiday sales is below 2022 holiday season sales increase of 5.3 percent and much below the 2021 figure of 14.1 percent, according to NRF data.

Latin Times

US Holiday Sales Growth Estimated At 3.1%: Mastercard

Preliminary shopping data indicated that US holiday sales increased 3.1 percent compared with the year-ago period, a solid but unspectacular increase reflecting mixed sentiment on the economy.

International Business Times

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Tesla Files Recall On 2 Mn Vehicles To Fix Autopilot Software

In cases where vehicle operators misuse Tesla's driver-assistance program or fail to recognize when the system won't work well, "there may be an increased risk of a collision," said a notice from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

International Business Times

Tesla Files Recall On 2 Million Vehicles To Fix Autopilot Software

Electric car maker Tesla has initiated a recall of over two million vehicles in the United States due to a risk linked to its autopilot software, the US traffic safety regulator said Wednesday.

International Business Times

US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

Fortune

Stephanie Linnartz ended a successful run at Marriott to become CEO at struggling Under Armour. ‘I believe in taking calculated risks’

Linnartz hopes to turn around a company hurt by slumping growth and controversies surrounding its founder.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Rosalind Brewer out as Walgreens CEO

Her departure after less than three years comes after a tumultuous time that included COVID-19 disruptions and corporate layoffs.

Fortune

Management consultants can make great CEOs—but they have to get their hands dirty first

Some 47 Fortune 500 CEOs have spent time as management consultants but first took more junior roles.

The Independent UK

Thinking of buying a new pair of jeans? Breaking down the cost over time might help you decide

Shoppers are looking beyond just the price tag of a skirt or a pair of pants in the wake of still stubbornly high inflation

The Independent UK

Amazon begins offering grocery delivery for customers who are not Prime members

Amazon has begun offering its Fresh grocery delivery service to customers who aren’t Prime members

Axios

Black Friday in July: Walmart, Target, Best Buy compete against Amazon Prime Day

Food deals are also in the forecast Tuesday when Subway gives away free sandwiches and 7-Eleven free Slurpees.

Tribune News Service

Parents turn to local baby stores as big-box chains falter

MINNEAPOLIS — First-time parents-to-be Katie and Andrew Beiswenger bounced back and forth on more than 20 glider chairs at the Baby Grand store in St. Louis Park before they tried their luck testing car seats.

Tribune News Service

A $1.8 trillion student debt burden set to again threaten US consumers

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling throwing out President Joe Biden’s student loan relief plan will likely further dent consumer spending at a time when the main engine of the economy is already stalling.

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