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Business - CNBC
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.8 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Walmart and Aldi are trying to one-up each other with supercheap Thanksgiving meals — and other retailers are waiting in the wings
Good news for Thanksgiving shoppers: Your holiday meal could be cheaper than it was last year.11 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays
Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Winnebago’s stock rocked by a big profit miss, due to ‘sluggish’ retail demand
Winnebago’s stock sinks after a big profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter, which offset a revenue beat.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Tokyo Metro rises 45% on debut in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018
Underground railway network has raised $2.3bn in heavily oversubscribed listingYesterday - Japan -
Business - MarketWatch
3M’s stock turns red as profit beat, but retail customers are still holding back
The maker of Post-it Notes saw it’s stock surge to a multi-year high, then pull a sharp U-turn into the red, even as earnings beat expectations.2 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...3 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity
Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing
Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in Gaza6 days ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Retail investors are trading stocks like the pros — so brokers are giving them the tools they want
As retail investors get more sophisticated, Robinhood has tried to, as well.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
British retail sales beat forecasts to rise for third straight month
Tech purchases fuel unexpected growth of 0.3%6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data
The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector.6 days ago - China -
Business - CNBC
Treasury yields jump after better-than-expected retail sales, drop in jobless claims
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors parsed the latest economic data.October 17 -
Business - MarketWatch
30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...October 17 -
Business - The New York Times
Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy
A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaOctober 17 - Iran -
Business - CNBC
Retail sales rose 0.4% in September, better than expected; jobless claims dip
Consumer spending held up in September, underscoring a resilient economy.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeOctober 17 -
Business - MarketWatch
Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy
Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Australia weighs its future ahead of royal visit
When King Charles touches down in Australia, what kind of welcome can he expect?October 17 - Australia -
Business - Financial Times
Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget
Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body findsOctober 16 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
Amazon on Wednesday announced a new Kindle e-reader, and for the first time ever it has a color display.October 16 - Amazon -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shopping season: An early look at how retail stores and e-commerce are getting ready for the rush
The supply chain looks stable into holiday shopping season, according to a top DHL executive, but a few big changes are coming to e-commerce delivery schedules.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
The company is refreshing its entire e-reader lineup, launching four new Kindle devices.October 16 - Amazon -
Business - MarketWatch
Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says
U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...October 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store
Beyond is investing $40 million in The Container Store, providing the struggling retail chain a financial lifeline while returning some Bed Bath & Beyond products back to physical retail locations.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane misinformation stokes fears ahead of election
The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors following the severe weather in the South is sparking concerns that political figures’ embrace of misinformation is just the beginning as the general ...October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealOctober 14 -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.October 13