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EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid
EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

GameStop, led by e-commerce entrepreneur Ryan Cohen, has been building a position in the online auctioneer and plans to make an offer for the business this month. 

By Spencer Soper, Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergMay 1, 2026
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A Chick-fil-A worker got fired and then showed up behind the register to allegedly refund himself over $80,000 in mac and cheese
By Catherina GioinoMay 1, 2026
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Your laundry bill is about to get more expensive—and Unilever says the Iran war is partly to blame
By Sasha RogelbergApril 30, 2026
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‘A little touch of luxury, it goes a long way’: Starbucks CEO sees the turn in the turnaround as human touch sings
By Nick LichtenbergApril 29, 2026
Aerie built a $2 billion brand by rejecting Victoria’s Secret’s old playbook. Now it wants to win the AI backlash
Aerie built a $2 billion brand by rejecting Victoria’s Secret’s old playbook. Now it wants to win the AI backlash
By Phil WahbaApril 30, 2026
Starbucks is winning customers back after investing $500 million in workers and stores
Starbucks is winning customers back after investing $500 million in workers and stores
By Phil WahbaApril 29, 2026
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Trump says U.S. will guide stranded ships from ‘neutral and innocent’ countries out of the Strait of Hormuz while hinting at positive Iran talks
PoliticsTrump says U.S. will guide stranded ships from ‘neutral and innocent’ countries out of the Strait of Hormuz while hinting at positive Iran talks
By Adam Schreck, Melanie Lidman, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMay 3, 2026
Basic goods in Cuba are increasingly sold in U.S. dollars as economy collapses. ‘Everything is scarce here — everything — even that wretched bread’
EconomyBasic goods in Cuba are increasingly sold in U.S. dollars as economy collapses. ‘Everything is scarce here — everything — even that wretched bread’
By Danica Coto and The Associated PressMay 3, 2026
Hong Kong is the hub for China’s AI IPOs. It can be so much more than that
CommentaryHong Kong is the hub for China’s AI IPOs. It can be so much more than that
By Brian Wong and Tony ChanMay 3, 2026
As economic despair mounts, Russian official admits the country has had enough of Putin’s war on Ukraine. ‘We can’t even take one region’
EconomyAs economic despair mounts, Russian official admits the country has had enough of Putin’s war on Ukraine. ‘We can’t even take one region’
By Jason MaMay 3, 2026
Secret Service agent was struck by buckshot from alleged White House correspondents’ dinner shooter, not friendly fire, Pirro says
PoliticsSecret Service agent was struck by buckshot from alleged White House correspondents’ dinner shooter, not friendly fire, Pirro says
By The Associated PressMay 3, 2026
Cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz comes under attack by multiple small boats as the U.S. and Iran exchange peace plans
PoliticsCargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz comes under attack by multiple small boats as the U.S. and Iran exchange peace plans
By Adam Schreck, Melanie Lidman, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMay 3, 2026
The clock is ticking as oil markets barrel toward nightmare scenarios with the West bracing for ‘tank bottoms’ and Iran racing to delay ‘tank tops’
EnergyThe clock is ticking as oil markets barrel toward nightmare scenarios with the West bracing for ‘tank bottoms’ and Iran racing to delay ‘tank tops’
By Jason MaMay 3, 2026
Chinese court rules firms can’t lay off workers on AI grounds
AIChinese court rules firms can’t lay off workers on AI grounds
By Victor Swezey and BloombergMay 3, 2026
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CommentaryNo, tariffs are not strengthening the economy
By Alex DuranteApril 29, 2026
  • Bed Bath & Beyond’s Container Store acquisition echoes past retail mergers that failed to deliver
    RetailBed Bath & Beyond’s Container Store acquisition echoes past retail mergers that failed to deliver
    By Phil WahbaApril 8, 2026
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Retail‘Our fans have an obsession with beverages’: McDonald’s jumps on ‘dirty soda’ trend from TikTok and ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’
By Dee-Ann Durbin, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
Exclusive: Michael Boes talks being named the first-ever chief MAHA officer. ‘Nothing’s been off the table’
C-SuiteExclusive: Michael Boes talks being named the first-ever chief MAHA officer. ‘Nothing’s been off the table’
By Catherina GioinoApril 24, 2026
Americans are buying more used clothes, but the real story is who’s buying what: Luxury resale is booming and so is discount
RetailAmericans are buying more used clothes, but the real story is who’s buying what: Luxury resale is booming and so is discount
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 24, 2026
The man who helped put meat at the top of RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid is Steak ’n Shake’s new ‘Chief MAHA Officer’
HealthThe man who helped put meat at the top of RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid is Steak ’n Shake’s new ‘Chief MAHA Officer’
By Catherina GioinoApril 23, 2026
Keurig Dr Pepper rises as cold drinks drives earnings beat
RetailKeurig Dr Pepper rises as cold drinks drives earnings beat
By Kristina Peterson and BloombergApril 23, 2026
  • Doritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it
    RetailDoritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it
    By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 7, 2026
Lululemon names former Nike executive O’Neill its next CEO
C-SuiteLululemon names former Nike executive O’Neill its next CEO
By Lily Meier and BloombergApril 22, 2026
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry is stepping down: Why the comeback she executed fizzled out
C-SuiteBest Buy CEO Corie Barry is stepping down: Why the comeback she executed fizzled out
By Phil WahbaApril 22, 2026
David’s Bridal exec has a warning for every CEO obsessed with AI’s return-on-investment
RetailDavid’s Bridal exec has a warning for every CEO obsessed with AI’s return-on-investment
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewApril 22, 2026
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EconomyBeef is becoming a luxury as prices stay at record highs. They likely won’t come down until 2028, says Farm Bureau
By Jacqueline MunisApril 22, 2026
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RetailMeet the man who invents new potato varieties for your potato chips: 5 new variants in the last 15 years
By Dee-Ann Durbin, Mike Householder and The Associated PressApril 22, 2026
  • Peeps in yellow dye on a conveyor belt
    Health‘No one is saying, ‘I want more cancer with my candy”: Why Peeps are a ‘food chemical success story’ despite RFK Jr.’s campaign to destroy their dyes
    By Catherina GioinoApril 5, 2026
Nike’s ‘Walkers Tolerated’ sign at the Boston Marathon was meant to fire up runners. Instead, it insulted them
RetailNike’s ‘Walkers Tolerated’ sign at the Boston Marathon was meant to fire up runners. Instead, it insulted them
By Phil WahbaApril 20, 2026
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RetailMississippi alcohol community roiled by liquor, wine delay from state warehouse failure
By Sophie Bates, Adrian Sainz and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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CommentaryTariffs alone won’t save American manufacturing — here’s what actually will
By Johan "Kip" EidebergApril 18, 2026
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
EconomyFood companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
By Phil WahbaApril 17, 2026
Anita Beveridge-Raffo is Head of Retail and Consumer Goods at Palantir Technologies
CommentaryPalantir exec: the biggest mistake retailers are making with AI? Trying to do it all with one agent
By Anita Beveridge-RaffoApril 16, 2026
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AIStarbucks wants you to ask ChatGPT about what coffee to get, right as America boils over with AI backlash vibes
By Tristan BoveApril 15, 2026
Gavin Newsom stands behind a podium with a piece of paper in his hands as people celebrate around him.
EconomyEconomists warned California not to raise the minimum wage to $20. They were wrong in almost every way so far, another economist says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 15, 2026
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
EconomyTrump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
Donald Trump walks outside, putting a fist in the air.
PoliticsTariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 14, 2026
When AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity 
Future of WorkWhen AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity 
By Jarrod MartinApril 13, 2026
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Economy‘People are trying to be creative’: Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans
By Sasha RogelbergApril 12, 2026
A Starbucks barista stands behind a cash register.
RetailStarbucks’ game plan to roll out AI chatbots at cafés could serve as a ‘litmus test’ for the industry, analyst says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 11, 2026
The Navy confirmed an ‘abundant amount’ of Uncrustables when the Artemis II crew lands. Smucker’s just offered them a lifetime supply
PoliticsThe Navy confirmed an ‘abundant amount’ of Uncrustables when the Artemis II crew lands. Smucker’s just offered them a lifetime supply
By Catherina GioinoApril 10, 2026
JFK, jr and Carolyn Bessette walk their dog in New York City.
RetailLevi’s 517 jeans sales jump 25% thanks to ‘Love Story’ and the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy effect
By Molly Liebergall and Morning BrewApril 9, 2026
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EconomyAmericans hate the economy so much, they’re buying $22 smoothies
By Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui, Patrick Van Esch and The ConversationApril 9, 2026
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RetailNutella jumps on the best product placement money can’t buy: A trip to the far side of the Moon
By Catherina GioinoApril 9, 2026
Phones banned at the bar: Why Gen Z is actually cheering the no-screen dining movement
RetailPhones banned at the bar: Why Gen Z is actually cheering the no-screen dining movement
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewApril 8, 2026
A woman shops in the produce aisle
Economy‘You can never really catch up’: The Iran war is exacerbating already high grocery bills, and it will only get worse if the war continues, experts say
By Jacqueline MunisApril 8, 2026
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CommentaryThe housing market has been frozen for 3 years. Here’s why this spring could finally change that
By Jessica LautzApril 8, 2026
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By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
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