Consumer

Indicators

Upbeat FedEx Forecast Makes Holiday Sales Prospects Jollier

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Revenue and profit growth at shipping giant FedEx bode well for the company’s overhaul efforts and the critical holiday sales season.

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Consumer

Elliott Takes $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon, Swaying CEO Search

Activist fund Elliott Management has built up a $1 billion stake in once-swaggering Lululemon and is working to influence its CEO search.

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Consumer

Cannabusiness Prospects Light Up as White House Reclassifies Marijuana

President Trump’s executive order changing the classification of marijuana could lower taxes for some businesses and prompt new research.

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Consumer

Blue Bottle Fever? China’s Luckin Coffee Weighs Offer for California Chain

In the fall quarter, Luckin Coffee raked in $2.1 billion in revenue, up 50% from the same period a year before.

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Consumer

Coca-Cola Tabs its Next CEO

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The good news for soon-to-be CEO Henrique Braun? He’s taking over a Coke with a decided advantage in the Soda Wars.

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Big Tech

Can Samsung’s TriFold Steal Thunder from Apple’s Next-Gen Mystery Phone?

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Shoppers in the US will be able to buy the new foldable during the first quarter of 2026, though the pricing hasn’t been shared yet.

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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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