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Your laundry bill is about to get more expensive—and Unilever says the Iran war is partly to blame

“There will be frequent price increases, but in small doses,” Unilever CFO Srinivas Phatak told analysts on Thursday.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 30, 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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‘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
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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
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No, tariffs are not strengthening the economy
By Alex DuranteApril 29, 2026
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PoliticsAfter warnings that funding could ‘run out’ for TSA workers, House approves bill to fund DHS, leaves out ICE
By Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026
Wind energy CEO says company must ‘adapt’ as Trump offers $2 billion to kill offshore wind projects
EnergyWind energy CEO says company must ‘adapt’ as Trump offers $2 billion to kill offshore wind projects
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 30, 2026
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NewslettersBig Tech will spend nearly $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends
By Sharon GoldmanApril 30, 2026
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North AmericaChina dominates the world’s lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years’ worth in its own backyard
By Jake AngeloApril 30, 2026
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EnvironmentRecord heat, zero rain, millions of acres lost: Experts warn wildfires are now America’s problem to survive
By Tristan BoveApril 30, 2026
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North AmericaGM just boosted its U.S. manufacturing spend to $6 billion in one year—and it may be returning to the idea that made it great
By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026
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HealthSimple App Review (2026): Expert Tested and Reviewed
By Emily PharesApril 30, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica shot its arsenal empty in 2 wars. Now it needs Beijing’s permission to reload
By Steve H. Hanke and Jeffrey WengApril 30, 2026
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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
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    RetailAmazon goes from free fast delivery to $14.99 within the hour
    By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 17, 2026
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North AmericaAmazon slaps 3.5% fuel and logistics charge on sellers because of Iran war
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
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LawConnecticut furniture standby Jordan’s Furniture offers $50 million of refunds to the whole state depending on March Madness
By Dave Collins and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return
RetailRed Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return
By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026
Ed Bastion, wearing a suit and glasses, speak and points with one finger to his left.
C-SuiteHow Delta CEO Ed Bastian built a massive partnership with American Express that now generates over 10% of the airline’s revenue
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
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RetailMcDonald’s joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
  • Nordstrom’s ‘glow-up’: How going private is helping the retailer thrive as Saks Global languishes
    C-SuiteNordstrom’s ‘glow-up’: How going private is helping the retailer thrive as Saks Global languishes
    By Phil WahbaMarch 16, 2026
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EconomyRetail sales tick up 0.6% in February before Iran war, gas price spike
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressApril 1, 2026
Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days
RetailGen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days
By Jeena Sharma and Retail BrewApril 1, 2026
Hershey is moving back to the original recipe for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups after the chocolate’s grandson blasted them last month
LawHershey is moving back to the original recipe for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups after the chocolate’s grandson blasted them last month
By The Associated Press and Dee-Ann DurbinApril 1, 2026
Five hard lessons from Allbirds’ 99% stock plunge and $39 million fire sale
RetailFive hard lessons from Allbirds’ 99% stock plunge and $39 million fire sale
By Phil WahbaApril 1, 2026
The beauty counter is now on your For You page as Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on the platform reshaping how America consumes
RetailThe beauty counter is now on your For You page as Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on the platform reshaping how America consumes
By Catherina GioinoMarch 31, 2026
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    SuccessThe founder of $100M brand Late July and Nixie started selling $1 cookies at 12 and learned the snack trade from the founder of Cape Cod chips—her dad
    By Emma BurleighMarch 15, 2026
McCormick combines with Unilever’s food division and adds Hellmann’s and Knorr to its brands
Arts & EntertainmentMcCormick combines with Unilever’s food division and adds Hellmann’s and Knorr to its brands
By The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
Nordstrom’s $6.25 billion deal to go private is paying off—and don’t expect an IPO anytime soon
RetailNordstrom’s $6.25 billion deal to go private is paying off—and don’t expect an IPO anytime soon
By Phil WahbaMarch 31, 2026
Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is ‘unlike anything our industry has faced before,’ logistics exec warns
North AmericaCargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is ‘unlike anything our industry has faced before,’ logistics exec warns
By Jason MaMarch 30, 2026
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CommentaryAI agents are already driving 10% of revenue for some brands. Is yours invisible to them?
By Aviv ShamnyMarch 29, 2026
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SuccessHow a couple’s kitchen table and a bean burrito built a $1 billion food empire
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 29, 2026
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SuccessShe left a Silicon Valley VC to solve a problem left untouched for 88 years. Now her bra brand is the fastest growing at Nordstrom
By Sydney LakeMarch 29, 2026
413,793 KitKat bars stolen: ‘Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue’
Europe413,793 KitKat bars stolen: ‘Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue’
By The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
A Macy's entrance in a mall.
RetailMacy’s just launched an AI-powered shopping assistant. Customers who use it spend nearly 400% more 
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 27, 2026
‘I didn’t want anybody shooting me’: Five Guys CEO gave away $1.5 million bonus to employees over botched BOGO burger birthday celebration
C-Suite‘I didn’t want anybody shooting me’: Five Guys CEO gave away $1.5 million bonus to employees over botched BOGO burger birthday celebration
By Catherina GioinoMarch 25, 2026
Brian Niccol speaks and gestures in front of a blue and green background.
C-SuiteStarbucks CEO admits the chain ‘ran like a manufacturing facility’
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 23, 2026
Toilet paper on empty supermarket shelves, lockdown panic buying
EconomyThe great toilet paper panic is back as Japan starts stockpiling
By Eva RoytburgMarch 23, 2026
Costco CEO promises the $1.50 hot dog isn’t going away: ‘The price will not change as long as I’m around’
RetailCostco CEO promises the $1.50 hot dog isn’t going away: ‘The price will not change as long as I’m around’
By Sydney LakeMarch 21, 2026
Three Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo’s Anne Tse views the world’s fastest-growing snack market
AsiaThree Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo’s Anne Tse views the world’s fastest-growing snack market
By Nicholas GordonMarch 20, 2026
A man walks between two luxury cars with the skyline of Dubai in the background.
RetailThe Middle East is one of the world’s fastest growing luxury markets—and the war in Iran may cut its sales in half, analysts say
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 20, 2026
How an MBA internship led Mitsubishi to e-commerce platform Yami—and into the U.S. snacks market
AsiaHow an MBA internship led Mitsubishi to e-commerce platform Yami—and into the U.S. snacks market
By Nicholas GordonMarch 20, 2026
Melissa Ben Ishay attends The Build Series to discuss Baked By Melissa at AOL HQ on October 14, 2016 in New York City.
C-SuiteBaked by Melissa’s founder was fired at 24. Two decades later, she’s ‘so freaking thrilled’ to step down as CEO
By Eva RoytburgMarch 19, 2026
Stephan Winkelmann, wearing a dark blue suit, speaks in front of a black background with the Lamborghini logo on it.
RetailLamborghini is selling a record number of cars—but tariffs are eating its profits
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 19, 2026
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LawArgentines once drank 90 liters of wine a year. Now they’re down to 15 — and 1,100 vineyards have already closed
By The Associated Press and Clara PreveMarch 18, 2026
McDonald’s newest $3 value menu is sounding an alarm about America’s K-shaped economy
EconomyMcDonald’s newest $3 value menu is sounding an alarm about America’s K-shaped economy
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 17, 2026
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