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I went to Red Lobster and saw why the chain has struggled and what it could change
The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May, but Red Lobster says that it's now on track to em…
Alex Bitter
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Auto parts and dollar store execs warn that low-income Americans are stretched thin and running on borrowed time
Auto parts and dollar stores serve a lot of customers who earn less than $50,000, and the squeeze o…
Dominick Reuter
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I've shopped at Costco for nearly a decade. Here are the 8 biggest mistakes I see customers make.
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Olivia Yi
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I went to Big Lots and saw why the chain is closing stores and filing for bankruptcy
But Big Lots has long marketed itself as a place to find great deals. The company has said that it …
Alex Bitter
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A Walmart exec explains the surprising reason low-income shoppers pay for a delivery membership
Shoppers who receive government assistance are "doing the math" on gas and public transportation co…
Dominick Reuter
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McDonald's is extending its $5 deal again, and it's a sign that Americans still feel strapped
McDonald's is extending its $5 meal deal through December and adding more discounts. It's a sign Am…
Alex Bitter
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These mid-tier brands are winning in fashion while luxury struggles
Mid-tier brands like Zara and Pandora are winners while luxury brands are struggling as aspirationa…
Madeline Berg
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Amazon's new budget line of food products suggests things aren't getting better for the American shopper
A new bargain grocery brand from Amazon suggests US shoppers will be pinching pennies for a while t…
Dominick Reuter
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Starbucks' new CEO hints the chain may have become a little too convenient
Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol wants customers to hang around its stores for coffee and socializin…
Alex Bitter
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Costco's app is finally starting to show what's in stock at your warehouse
Costco has been quietly rolling out a long-desired product availability feature on its app and webs…
Dominick Reuter
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I'm an interior designer here are 8 things I'd absolutely get at Pottery Barn right now
The retailer, which has over 150 locations in the US, is known for its upscale home furnishings. Th…
Bri Macdonald
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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.
I recently celebrated my 19th anniversary as a Costco employee, and needless to say, I've learned a…
Veronica Thatcher
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Asia's newest billionaire founded a grocery store in 1987 and never gave up any stake — until this week's IPO
Lee Thiam Wah, founder of 99 Speed Mart, became Asia's latest billionaire, with the largest Malaysi…
Lian Kit Wee
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Ordering delivery has gotten wildly expensive
The cost of delivery from Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other services is high for many diners. But the …
Alex Bitter
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I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. It reminded me that a good pair is worth the investment.
However, as someone who loves a well-put-together outfit, I believe finding a pair that hits my cur…
Chloe Caldwell
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Kroger's CEO says it isn't the supermarket's fault that groceries are more expensive, it's due to things like credit card swipe fees and fuel costs
A Kroger executive said in a court testimony last week that the retailer hiked its milk and egg pri…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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Raising Cane's just offered a rare glimpse into its finances — and the chicken-finger giant is growing like crazy
Restaurant founder Todd Graves now has a net worth of more than $10 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Filip De Mott
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Luxury watchmakers resort to state aid as demand falls
Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin are taking advantage of financial aid from the Swiss state to pr…
Nora Redmond
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Celsius CEO says one of the scariest times for the energy drink brand was getting 'pink slipped' by Costco
Celsius has had a rocky road on its way to becoming the third-largest energy drink brand on the mar…
Dominick Reuter
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The hot new status symbol: phone calls
In the age of customer service chatbots and endless FAQs, the ability to speak to a real human bein…
Emily Stewart
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Boar's Head 'negligence' led to the listeria-related death of a Holocaust survivor, his family says in lawsuit
The family of Günter Morgenstein has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit against Boar's Head in …
Natalie Musumeci
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Target customers are swapping lids on Owala bottles — and it's causing chaos in some stores
Target customers are swapping the colorful Owala lids, leaving mismatched bottles on store shelves,…