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‘People forget their manners’: US retail workers brace for Black Friday shopping rush

Sales employees complain of understaffing, overwork and violence in frenzied run-up to Christmas season. For workers in retail, the day after Thanksgiving , Black Friday, marks the beginning of ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Beijing prefers neither: China’s view of the US election

China’s approach could be summarized as calibrating its strategies to account for the leader in the Oval Office in the areas of economy, foreign policy and Taiwan.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Reed, with preferred lies, cards 59 on Asian Tour

Patrick Reed became the ninth player this year to shoot a 59 or lower, though the score will not be recognized as a record on the Asian Tour because of preferred lies being used.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Price increases have fallen to their lowest level in more than three years in the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, strengthening the outlook for more interest rate ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Manchester United fans prefer new stadium to redeveloping Old Trafford

Survey finds 52% season ticket holders want move Task force recommendations likely next year A majority of Manchester United fans favour a new stadium rather than the redevelopment of Old ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Fans prefer new stadium over Old Trafford refurb

Manchester United fans are in favour of building a new stadium rather than redeveloping Old Trafford, a club survey has revealed.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

How will Congress handle government funding? Johnson says it depends on Trump's 'preference'

Politics - Politico - November 12

Mbappé finds rhythm in preferred position before Madrid visit Liverpool

Frenchman gets another chance to make his mark on the left after ending his mini-scoring drought. “The story of my career,” Kylian Mbappé called it, which it wasn’t really and would make his career ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

10-year Treasury yield slides as key inflation report comes in as expected

Treasury yields declined on Wednesday and prices rose as a key inflation reading met market expectations.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rises to 2.3% annually, meeting expectations

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show inflation at 2.3% in October.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Barclays prefers Germany over France as it sends 'bond vigilante' warning

French borrowing costs drew level with Greece's for the first time on record this week, showing the extent of market concerns.

Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago

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

Which major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving this year?

You'll have to wait until Black Friday to shop these stores.

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Bogg Bags Is Launching in Target With a Smart Retail Strategy

Founder Kim Vaccarella anticipates her buzzy brand’s new move will resonate with new and existing customers.

Business - Inc. - November 22

Massive organized retail theft operation in Queens busted

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) -- One of the largest organized retail theft operations in the history of Queens has been busted with millions of dollars in seized stolen goods recovered. The thieves had an ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

This is how retailers get you to spend more money

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.

For Retailers, Black Friday is Paramount. Here’s Why

Despite some downturn, Black Friday is still seen as the height of the holiday shopping season.

Business - Inc. - 20 hours ago

Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge

Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will ...

Voters prefer Trump for his leadership, ability to enact change: ABC exit poll

President-elect Trump significantly outpaced Vice President Harris among voters who cited a candidate's "ability to lead" and "bring change" as the most important qualities for their vote, ABC News ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

12 Maryland students charged in targeted hate crime attack over man's sexual preferences

Twelve students at Salisbury University in Maryland have been charged with hate crimes after they allegedly targeted a man over his sexual orientation by inviting him to an off-campus apartment ...

Live commerce is the new sports bar: Loupe is the preferred late-night hangout for sports fans and collectors

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Live commerce and the sports collectibles industries are both booming. There’s one place that sports fans are all going after work and no, it’s not the nearest sports bar. At ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing experience on television as he chooses people to serve in his new administration

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

Women who have lost a baby prefer the term ‘pregnancy loss’ over ‘miscarriage’

Exclusive: New research finds ‘clinical, cruel’ language used by medics is unacceptable to many. Women who have lost a baby often dislike the language used by medical professionals and would prefer ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Gold is up 5% this week because it’s a ‘preferred’ hedge to global risks, UBS says

Gold’s weekly and yearly gains are outperforming the stock market.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

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