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Consumer

Domino’s Pizza Is Sputtering Through a Global Expansion

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Consumer

Temu Is Leaning on Boomers to Storm the US

Boomers are ahead of younger generations in embracing from the Chinese e-commerce marketplace.

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Consumer

Macy’s Rejects $5.8 Billion Buyout Offer

The retailer questioned how the proposed deal would be financed, but it may just be delaying the inevitable.

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Patent Drop

Apple Seeks Patent for Health-Based Trigger Warnings

The filing adds to its ever-growing health tech capabilities — and its growing mountain of data to keep safe.

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Consumer

Uber Shuts Down Drizly Just Three Years After Pricey Purchase

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The business was acquired in 2021 for $1.1 billion, but times have changed since the pandemic’s heyday for delivery.

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Economics

The Experience Economy is Thriving in the Post-Covid World

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During the pandemic, consumers splurged on new cars, computers, and furniture, but the post-covid economy has seen a rise in spending on experiences, driven by our collective fear of missing out.

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Consumer

Online Luxury Shopping Just Isn’t Cool Anymore

The e-commerce luxury market has taken a big dip, placing the platforms that focus on luxury goods in hot water.

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Industries

Big Tobacco’s Big Problem: The US Isn’t Lighting Up

British American Tobacco shares dropped to a 12-year low after the company announced a $31.5 billion write-down for some of its brands.

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Patent Drop

Special Report: Patent Drop’s Gift Guide of the Future

Consumer tech is getting up close and personal this holiday season.

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Consumer

McDonald’s Buys Back a Piece of Its China Business

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McDonald’s bought out the 28% stake of its Chinese business owned by private equity giant Carlyle Group, just as it plans an expansion there.

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Patent Drop

From the Experts: When AI meets Online Shopping

How AI is impacting the world of e-commerce and digital advertising, and what it means for user privacy.

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Consumer

Nestlé Pours $100 Million into Food Delivery Startup Wonder Group

Nestlé is investing $100 million into Wonder Group, Marc Lore’s food-truck-turned-regular food delivery startup.

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Consumer

Chinese Consumers Are Pulling Back on Big Western Brands

From cosmetics to apparel to tech, Western brands are seeing revenues dip in China as consumers navigate a struggling post-pandemic economy.

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