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Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons halted by federal and state judges
The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the deal.
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Merch sellers cash in on UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Some of the online merchandise features drawings or images of the man suspected of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.
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Costco will stop selling books
Costco says it will remove its book section from hundreds of stores.
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Cyber Monday deals: Shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping
Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of many people’s regular routines and the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday — a term coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation — has become the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel it.
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Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business.
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Walmart becomes latest – and biggest – company to roll back its DEI policies
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a list of major corporations that have been under pressure by conservative activists.
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‘Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...
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Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says
The discounter’s comments are the latest warning from retail leaders about the potential impact of the tariffs.
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Costco's Gold Star Membership costs $65 a year — here's how to get it for just $20
The warehouse store chain recently raised the price of its annual membership.
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Starbucks Red Cup Day 2024: How to get a free cup today, and which drinks qualify
“Red Cup Day,” a favorite Starbucks holiday tradition that offers customers free reusable cups, takes place this week — but there’s a catch.
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Mattel warns parents of mislabeled ‘Wicked' doll packages with link to adult film site
The special edition Mattel dolls are being sold at major retail stores like Target and Walmart.
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Painting the town pink and green: ‘Wicked' takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut
Universal’s “Wicked” is drumming up buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners.
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Starbucks' iconic red holiday cups are back. See what's new on the 2024 holiday menu
If it doesn’t feel like the holiday season quite yet, it certainly will Thursday thanks to the return of Starbucks red holiday cups.
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Amazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in Arizona
Amazon says it has received approval from the FAA to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots.
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Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle
Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but it plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the end of January.
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You can now buy a $1,089 platinum bar from Costco—here's what to know before investing
Costco charges $1,089 for a 1-oz. bar of platinum on its website. But don’t invest in precious metals without knowing what you’re getting into, experts say.
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Tostitos and Ruffles add more chips to bags following ‘shrinkflation' accusations
The company’s decision comes as customers are complaining online about paying the same price or more for snack bags featuring fewer chips.
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Bath & Body Works apologizes for candle that shoppers say resembles a KKK hood
Retailer Bath & Body Works apologized for a candle promoted on its social media accounts displaying a snowflake, which some said appeared quite similar to a Ku Klux Klan hood.
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Kmart's blue light fades to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store
Attention, Kmart shoppers, the end is near! The erstwhile retail giant renowned for its Blue Light Specials is shuttering its last full-scale store in mainland United States.