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Apple's iPhone sales during the holiday season slipped despite a highly anticipated AI rollout
Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to the trendsetting company’s effort to catch up to the rest of Big Tech ...ABC News - 12h -
School holiday fines at a record high
The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled since 2016-17.BBC News - 22h -
Levi’s had a good holiday season. But here’s why it’s forecasting falling sales in 2025.
Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. slid after hours on Wednesday after the denim maker forecast a dip in sales for the year ahead, citing trepidation over tariffs and other issues even as the company ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Credit card bills are coming due after a record holiday shopping season
There are a few methods experts say can help borrowers tackle their debt at a time of steep interest rates.NBC News - 3d -
Adidas to cut up to 500 jobs after posting better-than-expected holiday profits
Adidas plans to cut as many as 500 jobs in a bid to simplify its business, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC on Thursday.NBC News - 6d -
USA legend Holiday wants to change women's sport 'from the top down'
World Cup winner Lauren Holiday "wants women's sports to be seen differently from the top down" as she joins the board of women's football investors Mercury/13.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24 -
Adidas to cut up to 500 jobs after posting better-than-expected holiday profits
Adidas plans to cut as many as 500 jobs at its corporate headquarters in Germany in a bid to simplify its business—not to cut costs.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
‘This is where it all begins!’ What’s it like to start your holiday in the airport bar?
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary wants European airports to clamp down on pre-flight drinking. But is it really such a problem? There’s only one way to find out …. It is 10.30am on Thursday at Gatwick, ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?
Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Tuscany among top 10 cheapest summer holiday destinations for 2025
Italian region comes surprise eighth place and has plenty of budget package deals available, according to Which?. January is the best month to book a summer holiday – and this year there is a ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
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Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren't
The big-box retailer's report indicates that deals and promotional events motivated shoppers.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Target’s holiday sales show a rebound from third-quarter doldrums
Target raised guidance for a key metric in an update on its holiday sales after achieving records for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional events.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.
Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
People bought cheaper jewelry as holiday gifts, and Signet’s stock is tumbling
Kay Jewelers, Zales parent cut its sales outlook as more customers bought discounted jewelry for Christmas than expected.MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Retailers post early holiday results — and Wall Street isn’t impressed
Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle all hiked their holiday guidance, but Abercrombie's growth is slowing.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Lululemon’s stock jumps as strong holiday sales show demand is improving
Lululemon’s stock rallies toward a 10-month high after guidance for profit, revenue and gross margin were raised.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared
CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Holiday Decorations in January? A Tennessee Woman Is Going to Court for Them.
A Tennessee woman’s plan to update her supersize skeletons for various holidays ran afoul of local law, but she has no plans to take them down.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding | Caitlin Cassidy
Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler time. More summer ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The Best Rookies in the N.F.L. This Season
Quarterback Jayden Daniels turned around a franchise, while two Giants standouts have given fans reasons for optimism.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
After leaving the U.S., Richard Gere dives into holiday season in Spain with family
The Hollywood legend has wasted no time in enjoying his new life in Spain, taking full advantage of the holiday season to explore the surrounding areas of his Madrid abode.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Costco’s holiday-season sales jump was not just about food, analyst says
Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-over-year sales gain through the final stretch of the holiday-shopping season, marked by a big jump in online sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
The Best Moments of the N.F.L. Season
A jaw-dropping hurdle and a game-winning Hail Mary are just two of the plays that defined the regular season.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Can the Sabres salvage their season?
Buffalo's hockey team appears poised to extend their postseason drought.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Holidays and higher egg prices lift Cal-Maine’s results and stock
Results reflected ‘seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday’ as well as higher prices due to bird-flu outbreakMarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ulta Beauty names new CEO, raises outlook for holiday quarter
The beauty retailer Ulta said the leadership changes take effect immediately.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce
Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Liverpool’s holiday wobble won’t matter if their rivals can’t punish it | Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool may have got away with one in Sunday’s thrilling draw with Manchester United. But without a sustained challenge from those in chase, it may not matter. Title races are never just about ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
How the winter storm impacted travelers returning from New Year's holiday
The end of a record-breaking holiday travel stretch is being met with the first major winter storm of the year. Snow, ice and frigid temperatures wreaked havoc on roads across the Midwest over the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Tudor psychedelia for £35 a night! Is this rescued Yorkshire pile Britain’s most thrilling holiday let?
It’s got triple-height splendour and 1550s wall paintings likely inspired by Emperor Nero’s villa in Rome. Our writer plays lord of the manor at Calverley Hall – once home to knights, weavers, ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success
After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
TSA screens almost 39M travelers in 15 days over holidays
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened almost 39 million passengers in about two weeks during the winter holidays, bringing the total to more than 900 million nationwide ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake
Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
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Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays
From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiences. We took the train to Birkenhead then overnight ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
During the holidays, reports of domestic violence surge. But what if next year could be different? | Frances Ryan
Labour has promised to halve violence against women. As another year of grim statistics beckons, that’s a speck of hope worth grasping. There is a classic Christmas episode of EastEnders in which ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
