Industries

Consumer

Denim Merchants Fight Three-Way Battle for Blue Jean Bonanza

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Levi’s, Gap, and American Eagle are spending huge sums on advertising to sell their jeans amid a new denim boom.

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Media & Entertainment

Netflix Is Buying Warner Bros. So Who Changes Whom?

A potential tie-up would come at an interesting crossroads for the theatrical industry and its longtime nemesis, Netflix.

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Consumer

Dollar Stores Increasingly Make Sense for Crunched Consumers

Dollar General said Thursday that third-quarter revenue rose 4.6% to $10.6 billion and net profit 44% to $283 million.

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Autos

White House Hits the Brakes on Fuel Economy Standards

Trump said the Biden administration proposal “forced automakers to build cars using expensive technologies that drove up costs” and prices.

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Consumer

Believe: Macy’s Posts Best Growth In Three Years as ‘Reimagine’ Strategy Pays Off

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For now at least, it looks like the storied retail company’s turnaround effort is taking hold as well as paying off.

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Industries

Defense Darling Anduril Grapples with Military Tech Glitches

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Anduril was last valued at $30 billion in June, when its $2.5 billion fundraising round was oversubscribed eight times.

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Consumer

Thrifting for Gifting: How Gen Zers Manage Holiday Shopping Budgets

Gone are the days where you had to wander endless thrift stores and sift through racks to find the perfect pair of previously owned jeans.

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Consumer

What’s the Beef? For American Grocery Shoppers, It’s Meat Prices

US shoppers are now paying an average price of $6.60 per pound of ground beef, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Media & Entertainment

Indie Games Power Up as Big-Budget Rivals Sacrifice Creativity to Profit

The success of indie titles may help video game makers rely less on blockbusters and widen creative license, creating a 1UP for players.

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Consumer

Kohl’s Shows Signs of Comeback as Holidays Near

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Kohl’s is the largest US department store chain by number of retail locations, with more than double the number operated by Macy’s.

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