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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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Consumer

Walgreens Price Cuts Confirm More Consumers Are Getting Picky

The drug-store chain lowered prices on more than 1,500 items including vitamins, chips, lotion, and Squishmallow plushies.

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Big Tech

Amazon Reignites its Warehouse and Logistics Expansion

The e-commerce king has either leased, bought, or announced the addition of 16 million square feet of warehouse space this year.

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Consumer

Target Slashes Prices to Entice Shoppers Tired of High Prices

The retailer will cut prices on up to 5,000 grocery items to keep pace with lower-cost rivals like Walmart.

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International Economics

Tariffs Begin Choking Off Shipments to US Ports

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As the trade war rages on, big box stores are fearful of big empty shelves. And they’re letting the White House know it.

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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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Consumer

Target Might Spin Up Its Own Version of Amazon Prime

The retailing giant could launch its own subscription shopping service to keep up with rivals Amazon and Walmart.

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Healthcare

Corporate America is Fretting the Rising Costs of Employee Healthcare

Health insurance costs are expected to surge by as much as 6.5% next year, according to a recent survey from consulting firm Mercer.

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Healthcare

Pharmacy Chains Are Moving Into Full-Service Healthcare

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Consumer

Walmart, Target Work to Limit the Impact of Tariffs

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Setting prices is a contact sport for retailers, and companies have been warning all year that things would get a little rough.

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