Consumer

Consumer

Big Tobacco Isn’t Up in Smoke Just Yet

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So far this year, a basket of six global tobacco stocks have produced an average total return of 43%, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Consumer

Starbucks Whips Up Big Bids for Its Chinese Biz

Starbucks is said to be entertaining bids from about 10 would-be buyers that value its Chinese operations at up to $5 billion.

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Consumer

Drop the Ship-pers: FedEx, UPS Downgraded as US Policy Bites Into Import Revenue

According to US Customs, untaxed “de minimis” shipments accounted for 92% of all cargo entering the US, or 4 million packages a day.

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Consumer

Short-sighted Investors Chew Up Chewy

More than 94 million pet-owning US households are expected to spend $157 billion on their little Lunas and Rexes this year.

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Consumer

Macy’s Makeover Smoothes Out Earnings-Related Worry Lines for Investors

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The department store also seems cautiously optimistic for the holidays, raising its profit forecast for the year.

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Consumer

Can Labubu Mania Last Forever?

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The past is filled with trending toys and collectibles — Tamagotchis, Troll dolls, beanie babies. Are Labubu’s the latest fad?

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Big Tech

Amazon Cuts in Line at Online Grocery Checkout

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Amazon has struggled to take a bite out of the $875 billion US grocery market since launching an online grocery storefront in 2006.

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Consumer

Earnings Show Fast-Food Giants Embroiled in a Game of Chicken

A bevy of results from fast food companies last week showed that chicken still reigns supreme over American taste buds.

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Consumer

Not Folding Yet: Vegas Looks Beyond an Epic Summer Slump

Vegas has been dealing with the economic uncertainty caused by the Trump administration’s trade, tariff and immigration policies.

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Artificial Intelligence

May AI Take Your Order, Please?

AI is moving into jobs in food services and retail traditionally best left to humans. Can the imperfect tech give customers what they want?

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