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FTC launches probe into ‘surveillance pricing' that it says links cost to customer data
The agency is seeking more information about how AI is used to change pricing rapidly based on data about customer behavior and characteristics.
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Walmart revamps its young adult clothing line in pursuit of fashion credibility
The retooling of the No Boundaries label is part of a strategy to get customers to think of Walmart as a place to buy cool clothes.
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Costco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017
Costco will hike its annual membership fees by $5 in the U.S. and Canada starting Sept. 1.
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Saks Fifth Avenue parent HBC to acquire Neiman Marcus Group in $2.65 billion deal
The deal will establish Saks Global, which will include Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus’ namesake department store chain and Bergdorf Goodman.
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Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more
Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over the next three years.
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Rising cost of childcare forces many working parents to make tough decisions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that childcare is affordable when it costs families no more than 7 percent of their household income. However, a national database shows they take up an average of eight to 19 percent of a family’s annual income. NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson learned more about.
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More businesses seek family-friendly policies to attract and keep working parents
The rising cost of childcare is forcing many working parents to make tough choices.
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Tips for thriving in business and life
CEO of The Hustle Marketing and Design, Will Harris, shares how to overcome self-doubt and achieve your goals.
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Mallrats rejoice: Limited Too teases a comeback next month
Limited Too, the tween retailer spun off from the adult edition The Limited, is making a comeback next month. A social media account for the brand confirmed in an Instagram post that its relaunching in July, thought it’s not clear whether the brand will be opening its own brick-and-mortar stores or an e-commerce site. “Here to tell you this...
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The Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals brings international eyes and dollars to DFW
The Dallas Mavericks playing in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics is bringing international travelers to Dallas. The Dallas Morning News business writer Irving Mejia-Hilario discusses the economic impact on North Texas.
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Constance Marie shares the biggest business lesson she's learned as an actress
“I’ve learned that Hollywood is missing out on billions of dollars by not marketing to the Latino community,” actress Constance Marie said.
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How private equity rolled Red Lobster
After Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, some analysts say the root of its woes was not the endless shrimp promotions but a financing technique favored by a powerful force in the financial industry known as private equity.
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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
Red Lobster is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection shortly after closing some of its restaurants.
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Houston-based doughnut chain, Shipley's, to open 61 new locations
The brand is working on rapid expansion across Texas and the U.S.
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Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries
San Francisco-based Instacart said Tuesday that its U.S. shoppers will see a “Restaurants” tab in the company’s app in the coming weeks.
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32-year-old mom's Poshmark side hustle brings in nearly $4,000 a month — she only works 3 to 4 hours a day
Maria Jones started selling clothing on Poshmark in October 2017. She’s since grossed more than $300,000 on the site altogether.
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The Sports Bra, Oregon pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion
Just two years after opening, the bar announced plans to go nationwide through a franchise model.
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Peloton quietly drops unlimited free app membership because it failed to bring in paid subscribers
Peloton debuted an unlimited free membership option for its app last year in a bid to win over new customers, but the company quietly ended the initiative.
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Momofuku backs down from defending its ‘chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term.
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UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
The Atlanta shipping company said Monday that it had received an air cargo contract from the U.S. Postal Service that significantly expands an existing partnership between the two.