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Target Follows the Amazon Prime Playbook

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The retailer is looking to spark its turnaround with its own version of an e-commerce membership.

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Joann Fabrics Mulls a Bankruptcy Filing

The crafts retailer may have a deal to keep operating, but it faces a long-term debt load of $1.1 billion.

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Anheuser-Busch Employees Are Pushing Back on Huge Marketing Spend

Workers that could strike as early as Thursday would like to see the company put more of its cash toward their wages.

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Macy’s to Shutter 150 Stores to Focus on Boosting Upscale Brands

The company will close underperforming locations while it grows its luxury Bloomingdale’s and BlueMercury outlets.

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Consumer

Domino’s Ekes Out a Win Amid Turbulent Times for Fast Food

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The company saw rejuvenated growth due to the success of its promotions and new partnership with Uber Eats.

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Uber, Lyft Drivers to Spend Valentine’s Day on Strike

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Thousands of gig-economy workers plan to walk out on Wednesday in a bid for higher wages.

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Consumer

Robodelivery Startup Starship Technologies Raises $90 Million to Grow Beyond Pizza

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The Estonia-based company has had a good start in the US, but is now looking to expand its European operations.

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