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Two women examine cleaning products
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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Top CD rates today, May 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, May 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 1, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 1, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026
Brian Niccol’s nascent Starbucks turnaround starts with treating workers better
NewslettersBrian Niccol’s nascent Starbucks turnaround starts with treating workers better
By Phil WahbaMay 1, 2026
Hitting the ‘GenAI wall’: Where generative AI stops working, and what it means for your talent strategy
AIHitting the ‘GenAI wall’: Where generative AI stops working, and what it means for your talent strategy
By François Candelon and Iavor BojinovMay 1, 2026
Evan Spiegel wears a black t-shirt and speaks into a microphone while on stage.
AISnap CEO praises AI for writing two-thirds of the company’s code but warns fellow tech executives underestimate ‘societal pushback’ to the tech
By Sasha RogelbergMay 1, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica at 250: immigration and the making of an innovative nation
By Nasser KazeminyMay 1, 2026
Derek Kilmer
CommentaryThe U.S. economy is booming — just not where 50 million Americans live
By Derek KilmerMay 1, 2026
Meta wants to spend more even after it lost $80 billion on the Metaverse and over 20 million users
Big TechMeta wants to spend more even after it lost $80 billion on the Metaverse and over 20 million users
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2026
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A Starbucks barista stands behind the cash register, looking concerned.
RetailStarbucks apologizes for $29.95 ‘Bearista’ chaos after many fans miss out and merch resells for up to $50,000 online
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 7, 2025
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    RetailCostco just gave bargain hunters a powerful reason to upgrade to its $130 Executive Membership
    By Dave SmithSeptember 4, 2025
There’s no real difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds, jewelry CEO argues, besides its raw material: ‘Millennials are smarter than that’
RetailThere’s no real difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds, jewelry CEO argues, besides its raw material: ‘Millennials are smarter than that’
By Jeena Sharma and Retail BrewNovember 7, 2025
How Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back
RetailHow Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back
By Phil WahbaNovember 7, 2025
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RetailNRF sees first $1 trillion holiday shopping season in American history
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2025
Starbucks
RetailStarbucks union members authorize strike on ‘Red Cup Day’ unless contract deal gets sealed
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2025
Fast Food
EconomyThe battle for Gen Z’s lunch money: Chipotle sees pullback but the hunger for Taco Bell and McDonald’s Snack Wraps is deep
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2025
  • A man walks by a window display of actress Sydney Sweeney on a window of an American Eagle store on August 01, 2025 in New York City.
    RetailAs investors brace for weak jobs data and Fed cuts, Sydney Sweeney powers a retail stock rally
    By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
RetailInflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
By Sydney LakeNovember 5, 2025
Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman says she has the best job ever: ‘My job is to help make people feel really good about themselves’
C-SuiteUlta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman says she has the best job ever: ‘My job is to help make people feel really good about themselves’
By Fortune EditorsNovember 5, 2025
Two kids sit in the back of a car, eating McDonald's.
RetailMcDonald’s and Cava earnings have one thing in common: The K-shaped economy has a vise grip on the lunchtime crowd
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 5, 2025
Holiday survival guide: How small businesses can compete with Amazon and Walmart this shopping season
RetailHoliday survival guide: How small businesses can compete with Amazon and Walmart this shopping season
By Ashley LutzNovember 5, 2025
Ralph Lauren Christmas
RetailGen Z dreams of a ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ in a dollar store American economy
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 4, 2025
  • Giorgio Armani dies at 91: How the legendary designer’s handcrafted succession plan will shape the future of his empire
    RetailGiorgio Armani dies at 91: How the legendary designer’s handcrafted succession plan will shape the future of his empire
    By Ashley LutzSeptember 4, 2025
Walmart supervisor leads store employees
SuccessWalmart CEO said paying its star managers upwards of $620,000 yearly empowered them to ‘feel like owners’
By Emma BurleighNovember 3, 2025
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shop for new sleeveless sacred garments.
Arts & EntertainmentMormon women are lining up to purchase new $5 ‘sacred’ garments that symbolize a turning point for the church
By Hannah Schoenbaum, Deepa Bharath, Holly Meyer and The Associated PressOctober 29, 2025
Leena Nair wearing a Chanel suit
SuccessChanel’s CEO went to Microsoft HQ and asked ChatGPT to show her a picture of her company’s leadership. They were all men in suits
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 29, 2025
Kendra Scott smiles in a green dress
SuccessKendra Scott says she launched her billion-dollar business from her bedroom with just $500 when she was pregnant with her first son
By Dave SmithOctober 27, 2025
Former Whole Foods CEO John Mackey speaks on stage while lifting his hand
FinanceFormer Whole Foods CEO says he didn’t want to sell to Amazon, but activists threatened to take over his board, fire him, and sell the company anyway
By Dave SmithOctober 23, 2025
Young woman looking stressed while going through various expense receipts and bills after Christmas shopping. Planning budget, calculating expenses and managing financial bills at home
RetailFormer Sears boss says CEOs won’t challenge Trump’s tariffs out of ‘cowardice’—but the holidays are fast approaching, and ‘the party is over’
By Eva RoytburgOctober 20, 2025
Can Macy’s win back America? How CEO Tony Spring is moving past denial and embracing change
RetailCan Macy’s win back America? How CEO Tony Spring is moving past denial and embracing change
By Phil WahbaOctober 18, 2025
Men sit in chairs looking at the Toyota Century logo
Travel & LeisureIntroducing Century, Toyota’s new car brand that will offer even more luxury than Lexus
By Dave SmithOctober 16, 2025
From Doritos to Pop-Tarts, Big Food’s $67 billion obsession is protein-packed everything: ‘It’s going to keep coming’
HealthFrom Doritos to Pop-Tarts, Big Food’s $67 billion obsession is protein-packed everything: ‘It’s going to keep coming’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 14, 2025
How REI’s store closings in New York and Boston could derail the CEO’s efforts to win over employees
Future of WorkHow REI’s store closings in New York and Boston could derail the CEO’s efforts to win over employees
By Phil WahbaOctober 10, 2025
Walmart now plans to bring drone deliveries to ‘most areas that we operate in,’ exec says
RetailWalmart now plans to bring drone deliveries to ‘most areas that we operate in,’ exec says
By Jessica MathewsOctober 1, 2025
OpenAI logo
AIOpenAI rolls out ‘instant’ purchases directly from ChatGPT, in a radical shift to e-commerce and a direct challenge to Google
By Jeremy KahnSeptember 29, 2025
The blue iPhone 17 Pro
TechApple says some in-store chargers are scuffing the new iPhone 17 Pro, adding fuel to durability concerns and ‘scratchgate’
By Dave SmithSeptember 25, 2025
Sara Blakely smiles on stage
SuccessBillionaire Sara Blakely says she launched Spanx with just $5,000 from selling fax machines—and never took on a single investor: ‘I bet on myself’
By Dave SmithSeptember 20, 2025
Brian Niccol smirks in a chair
RetailStarbucks CEO says the company is doubling down on protein and gluten-free options: ‘I believe our food needs to match the craft of our coffee’
By Dave SmithSeptember 20, 2025
For one man, the war against Cracker Barrel never really ended
InvestingFor one man, the war against Cracker Barrel never really ended
By Lily Mae LazarusSeptember 18, 2025
Target was hoping for a back-to-school sales bump that never came. Foot traffic is still down for the 7th month in a row
North AmericaTarget was hoping for a back-to-school sales bump that never came. Foot traffic is still down for the 7th month in a row
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewSeptember 9, 2025
Nike’s ‘Why do it?’ campaign has a Gen Z twist—but branding experts are skeptical, saying it messes with one of the most iconic taglines in history
RetailNike’s ‘Why do it?’ campaign has a Gen Z twist—but branding experts are skeptical, saying it messes with one of the most iconic taglines in history
By Sydney Lake and Nick LichtenbergSeptember 5, 2025
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RetailOregon-based ‘cork dork’ celebrates Portugal’s vital exemption from Trump tariffs after he lobbied hard for wine carveout
By Dee-Ann Durbin, Barry Hatton and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2025
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