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Trump's win is already scrambling supply chains
While many companies are taking a wait-and-see approach, others are publicly discussing production …
Dominick Reuter
Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter because the labels failed to say it contained milk
Both butters affected listed cream as an ingredient, but did not contain an allergen disclaimer reg…
Nora Redmond
Mattel apologizes for accidentally printing X-rated link on boxes for 'Wicked' dolls
Retailers have pulled Mattel's "Wicked" dolls. Resellers quickly listed the toys featuring the URL …
Jordan Hart
Amazon targets smart glasses that could guide delivery drivers to where to drop off packages, report says
Amazon is reportedly developing smart glasses for its delivery workers that could guide them around…
Alex Bitter
Better catering and nicer bathrooms will help get workers back to the office, says this retail CEO
Stuart Rose, boss of UK supermarket chain Asda, says working from home isn't a "satisfactory" way o…
Polly Thompson
Walmart is testing a new way to make it easier to access locked-up items. Here's why that's smart.
Walmart is testing tech that lets employees use an app to unlock anti-shoplifting displays — a move…
Dominick Reuter
Why Ralph Lauren, the all-American luxury brand, is a hit in China
As luxury brands struggle to resonate with Chinese consumers, Ralph Lauren is thriving by leaning i…
Maria Noyen
Gen Z is reimagining the iconic 70s brand L'eggs
L'eggs became a household name over half a century ago. Now it wants to target Gen Z, with a little…
Lauren Edmonds
The fragrances successful men are wearing this year, from expensive Le Labo colognes to Old Spice deodorant
As Business Insider previously reported, Gen Z is obsessed with smelling good. According to Piper S…
Amanda Krause
Basketball is having a moment, and that's good news for Nike
Nike has strengthened its ties with the NBA and WNBA as basketball's popularity rises. That could b…
Jordan Hart
Kmart has all but disappeared from the US. But its Australian namesake is booming.
Wesfarmers-owned Kmart now operates over 300 stores across Australia and New Zealand and employs ar…
Nathan Rennolds
Sales of 'The Handmaid's Tale' rose nearly 7,000% this week on Amazon — but 'Melania' takes the No. 1 bestseller spot
Sales of "The Handmaid's Tale" rose sharply on Amazon in the wake of Donald Trump's election, risin…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
Corporate execs are already talking about how Trump's election is shaking up their businesses
Discussion of tariffs on earnings calls reaching their highest levels since 2020, according to data…
Dominick Reuter
I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves right now.
After working at Costco for 19 years, I totally get why the store is the leading retailer in custom…
Veronica Thatcher
Dear Santa: Please bring me a Skibidi Toilet for Christmas
A $45 "mystery toilet" could be on the top of Gen Alpha's wish list. It's part of a trend of very o…
Katie Notopoulos
I own a collection of luxury handbags. Here are 4 mistakes I avoid before dropping thousands on a new purse.
Aside from my family, friends, and pets, I consider handbags to be my first love — specifically, de…
Sydney Barber
Trump's win spells trouble for a luxury comeback in China
Luxury brands face uncertainty in China as the threat of higher tariffs and rising nationalist sent…
Maria Noyen
China's luxury slump is trickling down to other consumer companies
Companies like Starbucks, Nike, and Estée Lauder have reported falling sales in China as weak consu…
Madeline Berg,Huileng Tan
Starbucks' app is down on the first day of the chain's holiday menu
Starbucks' mobile app was not taking mobile orders for some customers on Thursday as the chain laun…
Alex Bitter
What Trump's win means for retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Costco
With Trump, tariffs are likely to be a headache, tax cuts could be a tailwind, and an immigration c…
Dominick Reuter,Nora Redmond
Starbucks and Luckin are in a fight for the global coffee market. I visited both to see how they stack up on price, menu, and vibe.
Starbucks slumped in sales this last quarter. But the Chinese coffee brand, characterized by heavy …
Aditi Bharade
I've used one product to get flawless-looking skin for 3 years. It lasts for hours on hot days and barely feels like I'm wearing makeup.
A few years ago, while looking for a good foundation, I came across the Beautyblender Bounce radian…