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What’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025

What’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025

Jennifer Williams  2025-11-30 16:30:49

CEO Ryan Cohen lays out vision for GameStop’s future as stock plummets 20% – and trading cards play a big role

CEO Ryan Cohen lays out vision for GameStop’s future as stock plummets 20% – and trading cards play a big role

John Johnson  2025-12-03 14:35:57

Amazon reportedly asked corporate workers to ‘volunteer’ to boost warehouse morale by handing out snacks and packing grocery deliveries for Prime Day

Amazon reportedly asked corporate workers to ‘volunteer’ to boost warehouse morale by handing out snacks and packing grocery deliveries for Prime Day

Michael Williams  2025-12-18 19:39:10

Michaels is snapping up Joann Fabrics’ intellectual property and fan-favorite labels after the former cult-favorite retail darling’s bankruptcy disaster

Michaels is snapping up Joann Fabrics’ intellectual property and fan-favorite labels after the former cult-favorite retail darling’s bankruptcy disaster

Robert Miller  2025-12-07 08:59:19

Retail CEO says orders from big-box stores are down 40% because they have no idea how shoppers are going to react to price hikes

Retail CEO says orders from big-box stores are down 40% because they have no idea how shoppers are going to react to price hikes

Sarah Davis  2025-11-25 03:57:08

Swiss chocolate stocks diverge as high cocoa prices take toll

Swiss chocolate stocks diverge as high cocoa prices take toll

Jane Brown  2025-12-20 05:13:31

The first ever Birkin bag—born in 1984 at the request of actress Jane Birkin for a bag designed for motherhood—heads to auction

The first ever Birkin bag—born in 1984 at the request of actress Jane Birkin for a bag designed for motherhood—heads to auction

Michael Miller  2025-11-28 07:59:09

Too scared to shop? Why retail is a prime target for criminals

Too scared to shop? Why retail is a prime target for criminals

Robert Davis  2025-12-17 22:15:41

H&M billionaire quietly moves brand toward private ownership

H&M billionaire quietly moves brand toward private ownership

Emily Smith  2025-12-04 21:14:20

Target’s foot traffic fell for the fourth month in a row—and it’s ‘going to continue to snowball,’ reputation analytics firm says

Target’s foot traffic fell for the fourth month in a row—and it’s ‘going to continue to snowball,’ reputation analytics firm says

Sarah Miller  2025-12-03 15:33:06

Walmart’s elite army of 6,200 cake decorators are some of America’s highest-paid hourly workers

Walmart’s elite army of 6,200 cake decorators are some of America’s highest-paid hourly workers

Michael Jones  2025-12-06 09:52:27

Snack stars are aligning as the FTC clears the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova merger for launch

Snack stars are aligning as the FTC clears the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova merger for launch

Sarah Brown  2025-12-07 15:17:53

Here are the discounts and free stuff you can get on Father’s Day 2025

Here are the discounts and free stuff you can get on Father’s Day 2025

John Jones  2025-12-05 20:30:13

Century-old American cereal giant Kellogg is turning Italian, selling to Ferrero for $3.1 billion

Century-old American cereal giant Kellogg is turning Italian, selling to Ferrero for $3.1 billion

Robert Williams  2025-11-27 17:58:49

British Airways owner sees transatlantic slowdown recovering

British Airways owner sees transatlantic slowdown recovering

David Johnson  2025-12-13 17:22:03

Chuck E. Cheese launches Chuck’s Arcade, a food-free spinoff business

Chuck E. Cheese launches Chuck’s Arcade, a food-free spinoff business

Emily Miller  2025-12-13 10:17:33

Toy shortages are in the pipeline as U.S. firms cancel orders with tariffs putting Christmas ‘at risk’

Toy shortages are in the pipeline as U.S. firms cancel orders with tariffs putting Christmas ‘at risk’

Emily Davis  2025-12-06 18:16:50

Here’s where to get free doughnuts on National Donut Day 2025

Here’s where to get free doughnuts on National Donut Day 2025

John Williams  2025-12-11 20:04:29

Exclusive: From Valentine’s Day strawberries to college printers, these are America’s most-purchased items on Amazon Prime

Exclusive: From Valentine’s Day strawberries to college printers, these are America’s most-purchased items on Amazon Prime

John Miller  2025-12-24 04:46:00

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will last an unprecedented four days—and deals include $1 per gallon savings on gas

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will last an unprecedented four days—and deals include $1 per gallon savings on gas

David Williams  2025-12-15 15:47:51

Online giant Temu is under fire in Europe as millions of users face high risk of encountering illegal products on platform

Online giant Temu is under fire in Europe as millions of users face high risk of encountering illegal products on platform

Robert Miller  2025-12-04 15:39:39

Luxury’s $1.7 trillion headache: The sector lost 50 million customers last year and is struggling with selfie-happy Gen Z

Luxury’s $1.7 trillion headache: The sector lost 50 million customers last year and is struggling with selfie-happy Gen Z

Jennifer Smith  2025-12-20 07:26:53

Nike delays launch for new brand with Kim Kardashian’s Skims

Nike delays launch for new brand with Kim Kardashian’s Skims

Robert Brown  2025-12-04 19:01:36

Mexican-American designer apologizes for sandal design accused of ‘cultural appropriation’

Mexican-American designer apologizes for sandal design accused of ‘cultural appropriation’

Robert Miller  2025-12-23 07:00:53

Can Iceland help the U.S. clean up its aluminum industry?

Can Iceland help the U.S. clean up its aluminum industry?

Michael Jones  2025-12-06 14:23:13

Costco’s CEO started his career as a forklift driver. Now he’s leading a $254 billion giant rising up the Fortune 500

Costco’s CEO started his career as a forklift driver. Now he’s leading a $254 billion giant rising up the Fortune 500

David Miller  2025-12-17 16:44:27

Wizz stock plunges after profit misses estimates, costs rise

Wizz stock plunges after profit misses estimates, costs rise

David Brown  2025-11-27 22:57:42

Coach’s hit handbag shows how less-expensive luxury is gaining ground

Coach’s hit handbag shows how less-expensive luxury is gaining ground

Sarah Brown  2025-11-30 06:18:31

Cashing in on America’s chicken obsession, Raising Cane’s is spreading its wings with plans to roost in nearly 100 new locations this year

Cashing in on America’s chicken obsession, Raising Cane’s is spreading its wings with plans to roost in nearly 100 new locations this year

John Jones  2025-12-10 19:31:40

Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion

Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion

John Smith  2025-11-28 23:15:34

Starbucks’ new game plan to roll out AI chatbots at cafés could serve as a ‘litmus test’ for the industry, analyst says

Starbucks’ new game plan to roll out AI chatbots at cafés could serve as a ‘litmus test’ for the industry, analyst says

Jane Brown  2025-11-29 22:06:23

L’Oreal sees Middle East and Southeast Asia as next growth engines as China slows: ‘Eventually demographics have to win’

L’Oreal sees Middle East and Southeast Asia as next growth engines as China slows: ‘Eventually demographics have to win’

Jane Miller  2025-12-08 20:24:05

McDonald’s launches three new spicy breakfast menu items that are only available for a limited time

McDonald’s launches three new spicy breakfast menu items that are only available for a limited time

Jennifer Brown  2025-12-14 07:37:25

Lululemon has had enough of Gen Z’s dupe culture and is suing Costco for allegedly stealing its Scuba jacket and ABC pant designs

Lululemon has had enough of Gen Z’s dupe culture and is suing Costco for allegedly stealing its Scuba jacket and ABC pant designs

John Davis  2025-12-23 05:29:49

Lululemon is accusing Costco of selling dupes of its $100 pants and hoodies for a fraction of the price

Lululemon is accusing Costco of selling dupes of its $100 pants and hoodies for a fraction of the price

John Williams  2025-11-25 11:19:15

Costco is about to open its first stand-alone gas station

Costco is about to open its first stand-alone gas station

David Williams  2025-11-29 23:47:17

Chanel’s profits plunge 28% as global turbulence threatens the luxury giant’s pricing power

Chanel’s profits plunge 28% as global turbulence threatens the luxury giant’s pricing power

Michael Davis  2025-12-01 14:07:30

Brawny triples down on the paper towel wars with a new 3-ply option—and it’s giving out free house cleanings

Brawny triples down on the paper towel wars with a new 3-ply option—and it’s giving out free house cleanings

John Williams  2025-12-08 21:58:37

Starbucks’ biggest threat just came to the U.S. Luckin Coffee opens two NYC locations

Starbucks’ biggest threat just came to the U.S. Luckin Coffee opens two NYC locations

Robert Johnson  2025-12-04 15:52:48

Trump tariffs help push U.K. auto sector to worst production figures in more than 70 years

Trump tariffs help push U.K. auto sector to worst production figures in more than 70 years

Sarah Smith  2025-11-25 02:52:24

Nintendo Switch 2 is now available. Here’s how to get your hands on one

Nintendo Switch 2 is now available. Here’s how to get your hands on one

Jennifer Smith  2025-12-13 19:19:23

Target is maintaining 2024 prices on back-to-school items in the aftermath of boycotts

Target is maintaining 2024 prices on back-to-school items in the aftermath of boycotts

Emily Smith  2025-12-04 13:23:23

Starbucks beefs up hiring process in search for best baristas

Starbucks beefs up hiring process in search for best baristas

John Jones  2025-12-20 08:27:51

Sainsbury’s trials new concepts and technology in bid to boost customer experience

Sainsbury’s trials new concepts and technology in bid to boost customer experience

John Jones  2025-12-11 13:00:09

Trade wars have Americans so nervous even six-figure earners are flocking to dollar stores

Trade wars have Americans so nervous even six-figure earners are flocking to dollar stores

Jennifer Davis  2025-11-27 00:43:25

More retailers are opening coffee shops to appeal to customers who may not want to spend the big bucks—but still want a cup of joe

More retailers are opening coffee shops to appeal to customers who may not want to spend the big bucks—but still want a cup of joe

Emily Davis  2025-12-09 19:14:09

Crayola’s now-CEO leaned in to automation when everyone else was offshoring and now he’s reaping the rewards

Crayola’s now-CEO leaned in to automation when everyone else was offshoring and now he’s reaping the rewards

Michael Smith  2025-11-29 00:00:43

Mattel just introduced its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes

Mattel just introduced its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes

Michael Brown  2025-12-17 18:43:58

Tariffs, war, and inequality have battered the luxury goods market—Gucci sales are down 24%

Tariffs, war, and inequality have battered the luxury goods market—Gucci sales are down 24%

Sarah Jones  2025-12-15 15:27:40

Nissan is recalling nearly half a million cars—and the flaw is so serious some may need new engines

Nissan is recalling nearly half a million cars—and the flaw is so serious some may need new engines

Robert Miller  2025-12-08 22:34:18