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Infinite Reality will acquire virtual shopping platform Obsess
Infinite Reality, an "immersive technology" company (previously known as the metaverse) has acquired virtual shopping firm Obsess.VentureBeat - Jan. 23 -
Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism
Organized violence is set to grow—but the social media-powered mechanisms that expose would-be extremists to threats can also be used to help empathy flourish.Wired - Jan. 23 -
December Sales Rose for Small Businesses, Except Restaurants
The Fiserv Small Business index rose from November, as point-of-sale data showed a pickup in purchases during the end of the holiday season, possibly at the expense of dining out.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Ukraine to hand combat units $60 million monthly for new drones
Yahoo News - Jan. 22 -
UK borrows far more than expected in December
Government borrowing hits £17.8bn as chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to turn around the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes
The city’s traditional cafes and bistros are staking out their cultural territory in an emerging duel against highly caffeinated upstarts serving up latte art.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
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 -
How Will L.A. Rebuild? Tubbs Fire Recovery in Wine Country Offers Clues.
The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but hundreds were able to rebuild within two years.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere
U.S. wine sales continued a multiyear decline in 2024, which experts attribute to shifting demographics, health concerns, new competition and economic forces.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Shop shuts as Dragons' Den star takes over company
Sara Davies founded the company in 2005 and has taken over again after it entered administration.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Top food trends for 2025 revealed by "Food & Wine"
"Food & Wine" reveals what's ahead for food in 2025, including trends shaping what we eat and drink.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
US woman in court accused of plotting to murder Birmingham shop owner
Aimee Betro, who was extradited to UK, also charged with firearm possession and illegally importing ammunition. A US citizen accused of plotting to murder a Birmingham shop owner has appeared in ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
The 'Trump Home Shopping Network' is on the air — buyer beware
Days from taking office, President-elect Trump is hawking a "God Bless the USA Inauguration Day Bible" and other products.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December
Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
US woman to face shop owner murder plot charge
Aimee Betro, from Wisconsin, is due in court over matters dating back to 2019, prosecutors say.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Teenager guilty of murdering schoolgirl outside shopping centre
A jury rejects Hassan Sentamu's defence of diminished responsibility over Elianne Andam's stabbing.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop
Hindenburg took on companies including Nikola and Carvana and financial titan Carl Icahn as a short seller.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and energy prices.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question
The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Malaysia Retailer Eco-Shop to Tap Investors Ahead of IPO
The Malaysian discount-store retailer aims to start tapping investors early next week ahead of a planned initial public offering valuing the company at over $1 billion, people familiar with the ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers
The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Which other countries should be on Trump’s shopping list?
Trump and his eye for successful business deals are now trained on countries instead of buildings and hotels. When he looks at certain troubled countries, he seemingly asks himself, “Well, what if ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Australia appoints first rabbit tsar to combat invasive species
Fears over rising population emerge in 165-year battle to protect crops and limit property damageFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Ukraine’s highest profile combat unit to recruit English-speaking soldiers
Azov, a volunteer brigade, plans to form international battalion to boost numbers as Ukraine heads into fourth year of war. The Britons killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia Ukraine’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
U.S. Employers Add 256,000 Jobs in December
A December gain of 256,000 blew past forecasts, and unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. But markets recoiled as interest rate cuts seemed more distant.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Here’s where the jobs are for December 2024 – in one chart
December's job report marked another month of stronger-than-expected growth, with gains coming in many different areas of the U.S. economy.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
The Most-Downloaded PS5 Games Of December 2024
Sony has shared the most-downloaded PlayStation 5 games of December 2024, and to no one's surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 once again retains its stranglehold on the No. 1 slot. It's simply ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Biden: 'We've still got a long way to go' to combat California wildfires
President Biden and Vice President Harris received a briefing on the ongoing efforts to combat the devastating wildfires in California. President Biden pledged additional federal support but ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
December jobs report exceeds expectations
The labor market came in much hotter than expected in the final jobs report of President Biden's administration. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Watch live: Biden gives remarks on combating California wildfires
President Biden will give remarks Friday morning about the federal response to the wildfires that continue to devastate the Los Angeles region. The fires have killed at least 10 people and burned ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
US adds whopping 256K jobs in December
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The December jobs report showed the U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown
The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it's expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Lands’ End winter sale: 13 best products to shop
Lands’ End is currently discounting apparel for men, women and children, including winter essentials like coats, pants, gloves and more.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic
The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves
How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Greenlanders are worried to find themselves on Trump’s shopping list
Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to buy Greenland using economic or military pressure. Residents of its capital of Nuuk are unhappy about it.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK house prices dipped in December, says Halifax
Decline is first for nine months although prices still 3.3% above last yearFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.BBC News - Jan. 7
