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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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Consumer

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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Consumer

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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Real Estate

Soft Housing Market Is Keeping a Lid on Home Improvement Spending

With home sales continuing to limp along, Home Depot and Lowe’s are reporting that do-it-yourselfers are cutting back on projects.

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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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