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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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Real Estate

US Retail Rebound Sees Commercial Landlords Coming to Collect

With shoppers returning to stores, retailers are finding that yearslong discounts on rent are coming to a close.

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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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Investments

Morgan Stanley Wants to Woo the Day-Trader Crowd

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Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its pursuit of day traders with a fancy new, souped-up premium platform for retail investing.

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Consumer

Sliding LVMH Market Value Prompts Luxury Firm’s CEO to Urge US-EU Free Trade

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Investor worries about a fresh batch of US tariffs have dragged LVMH shares in Paris down 23.6% so far this year.

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Consumer

Walmart, Uniqlo Join Retailers Touting Ways to Navigate Trade War

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A handful of retail executives hinted this week that they are eyeing some strategic advantages and opportunities amid the trade war.

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