As Cash Fades, Small Retailers Embrace Efforts to Rein In Swipe Fees

‘We are fragile defensively’: Pep Guardiola admits title hopes are fading

City manager says players are ‘angry’ about loss to Spurs Ange Postecoglou ‘so pleased’ after his team’s away win Pep Guardiola has conceded that defeat at Anfield next Sunday could end ...

World - The Guardian - November 23

Facts vs. Feelings: Hope for Young, frustration with Harrison, fading Kelce

Liz Loza serves up advice on starts and sits alongside a heaping helping of Thanksgiving-themed puns.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Fantasy Football Week 13 Fades: Expect a lower ceiling for Lamar Jackson

Beware of these six players with bust potential in Week 13!

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Trump and the small caps

Why little companies like the red sweep

World - Financial Times - November 15

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England

Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

Labour draws dividing line on tuition fees

Party may hit political difficulties as the amount rises with inflation and system loses its original advantages

World - Financial Times - November 5

Trump’s Win Prompts Spike in Demand for Lobbyists With Ties to the President-Elect

Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

NYC Bans Tenant-Paid Broker Fees

New York is one of the few cities where tenants paid broker fees instead of landlords.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Ryanair to repay €1.5 million surcharge fees in Italy

World - Yahoo News - November 14

‘An Absolute Mess’: Brokers Assess the Shift in Fees

The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to pay for the rental brokers they hire. Some brokers believe it will hurt tenants in the long run.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

FT readers respond: VAT on private school fees

Commenters discuss the pros and cons of adding tax to private education — join the debate

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees

Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...

TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025

The government also announces that ministers will review the corporation's long-term future.

The west must give Zelenskyy free rein now North Korea has joined the war | Observer editorial

By promising troops to Russia, Kim Jong-un has internationalised the conflict, adding to instability around the world. The transfer to Russia of an estimated 10,000 North Korean troops to ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Brands told to rein in ‘aggressive’ trademarks after UK court ruling against Sky

Media company had claimed intellectual property rights for goods including antiperspirants, tuxedos and biofuels

Business - Financial Times - November 13

We’ve lost control of political text messaging — here’s how we can rein it in

It didn't used to be this way, and it doesn’t have to be.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

Cash-handout influencer admits impeding scam probe

The Instagrammer admits obstructing a police investigation into an alleged £3.5m fraud.

Cboe to launch new cash-settled bitcoin options

Traders will soon have another option for trading option contracts linked to the price of bitcoin.

Business - MarketWatch - November 22

Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes

Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue

IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.

China’s retail sales jump but property gloom persists

Policymakers have unveiled a range of stimulus measures to restore confidence in the economy

World - Financial Times - November 15

Returns Are a Headache. More Retailers Are Saying, Just ‘Keep It.’

In a survey, nearly 60 percent of retailers said they had policies that refund customers for items that aren’t financially viable to send back.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand

Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

October Retail Sales Figures Signal Economic Resilience

A positive October sales report shows a strong retail market.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers

Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

UK’s largest retailers warn Reeves her Budget makes job cuts ‘inevitable’

Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.

Target shares tumble as retailer’s holiday forecast disappoints

US retailer blames muted sales of non-essential items and rising costs

World - Financial Times - November 20

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