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‘People are trying to be creative’: Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans

“It’s coming to the point where some people might have no choice,” one CEO told Fortune, saying more firms are looking to leverage refund claims from the levies.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 12, 2026
A Starbucks barista stands behind a cash register.
Starbucks’ 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
The 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
Nutella seen aboard the Orion spacecraft Integrity.
Nutella jumps on the best product placement money can’t buy: A trip to the far side of the Moon
By Catherina GioinoApril 9, 2026
JFK, jr and Carolyn Bessette walk their dog in New York City.
Levi’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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Americans 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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Here’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could work. ‘This is a big task, and it’s a big gamble’
PoliticsHere’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could work. ‘This is a big task, and it’s a big gamble’
By Jason MaApril 12, 2026
Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty
InvestingIntuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty
By Geoff ColvinApril 12, 2026
Artemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV
InnovationArtemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
Oil tankers U-turn in Hormuz as U.S.-Iran talks break down
PoliticsOil tankers U-turn in Hormuz as U.S.-Iran talks break down
By Weilun Soon and BloombergApril 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline restored to full capacity
EnergySaudi Arabia says East-West pipeline restored to full capacity
By Clara Ferreira Marques and BloombergApril 12, 2026
In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
AsiaIn 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
By Didi Tang and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
Trump says U.S. Navy to impose Hormuz blockade after Iran ceasefire talks end with no deal. ‘No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage’
PoliticsTrump says U.S. Navy to impose Hormuz blockade after Iran ceasefire talks end with no deal. ‘No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage’
By Munir Ahmed, Josh Boak, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 26: A view of Poppi drinks at #BFE (Big Flavor Energy) "poppi hour" at Azul On the Rooftop at Hotel Hugo on July 26, 2022 in New York City.
C-SuiteThis TikTok sensation sold her startup for $2 billion. Now Pepsi is letting ‘Poppi be Poppi’
By Eva RoytburgApril 12, 2026
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Trump meme coin illustration with pro-Trump signage in the background
NewslettersCrypto and fintech are enjoying a Trump bump, but how long will it last?
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 27, 2025
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken now technically Texas fried chicken after moving south to a state with lower taxes
    RetailKentucky Fried Chicken now technically Texas fried chicken after moving south to a state with lower taxes
    By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 20, 2025
Walmart may have mastered the dupe, but one exec says the company’s recent fashion success is thanks to its food business. It’s ‘a competitive differentiator that only we can deliver on’
RetailWalmart may have mastered the dupe, but one exec says the company’s recent fashion success is thanks to its food business. It’s ‘a competitive differentiator that only we can deliver on’
By Retail Brew and Alex VuocoloFebruary 26, 2025
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa is finally here—for $20 a month
TechAmazon’s new AI-powered Alexa is finally here—for $20 a month
By Sharon GoldmanFebruary 26, 2025
Billy McFarland, in a black T-shirts, sits in front of a patterned blue background.
LifestyleFyre Festival 2 tickets are on sale for up to $1.1 million after founder served prison time for defrauding investors of the first event
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 26, 2025
Stellantis chairman John Elkann speaks into a microphone
FinanceJeep maker urges Trump to aim tariffs at cars with no U.S. content
By Albertina Torsoli, Gabrielle Coppola and BloombergFebruary 26, 2025
A grocery store shelf shows customers are limited to 10 cartons of eggs
RetailU.S. to boost egg imports and farm relief as prices soar on bird flu
By Michael Hirtzer, Josh Wingrove and BloombergFebruary 26, 2025
  • Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines Inc., at the Hope Global Forums annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
    RetailDelta offers $30,000 to each passenger in Toronto crash landing
    By Mary Schlangenstein and BloombergFebruary 19, 2025
An McDonald's McMuffin sits in its wrapper
RetailMcDonald’s resists extra egg charge, offers $1 McMuffin deal
By Carrington York and BloombergFebruary 26, 2025
George Bousis
NewslettersExclusive: Raise nets $63 million in round led by Haun Ventures to build a crypto platform for gift cards
By Ben WeissFebruary 26, 2025
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin cuts 170 jobs as Chinese demand slumps and losses soar
RetailBritish luxury carmaker Aston Martin cuts 170 jobs as Chinese demand slumps and losses soar
By AFPFebruary 26, 2025
Stellantis records 70% fall in profits amid plunging North American sales and search for new CEO
RetailStellantis records 70% fall in profits amid plunging North American sales and search for new CEO
By AFPFebruary 26, 2025
Tesla to acquire part of bankrupt German automotive supplier Manz—in a move to rescue hundreds of jobs in the region
RetailTesla to acquire part of bankrupt German automotive supplier Manz—in a move to rescue hundreds of jobs in the region
By AFPFebruary 26, 2025
  • A man in a white coal holds a chicken while standing in a chicken barn.
    PoliticsThe USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them
    By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 19, 2025
Home Depot exec says Americans may soon embrace sky-high mortgage rates as ‘the new normal’ and invest in housing anyway
RetailHome Depot exec says Americans may soon embrace sky-high mortgage rates as ‘the new normal’ and invest in housing anyway
By Sydney LakeFebruary 25, 2025
A woman holds a carton of eggs and looks at an empty refrigerated shelf at a grocery store.
RetailU.S. Customs in Texas has stopped more than 90 people from smuggling eggs into the country this year as bird flu ratchets up prices
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 25, 2025
The Starbucks logo
RetailStarbucks is laying off over 1,000 workers and axing over a dozen menu items—including frappuccinos that baristas are sick and tired of making
By Dave SmithFebruary 25, 2025
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LeadershipUnilever bets on ‘maverick’ new CEO to accelerate shake-up, ousting Hein Schumacher
By Prarthana PrakashFebruary 25, 2025
Milan Fashion Week dazzles with Gucci opening, but luxury sector struggles with slowdown
RetailMilan Fashion Week dazzles with Gucci opening, but luxury sector struggles with slowdown
By AFPFebruary 25, 2025
Freight train
RetailThieves targeting freight trains make off with $2 million worth of Nikes
By The Associated PressFebruary 25, 2025
Levi Strauss CEO Michelle Gass
LeadershipBeyoncé, baggy jeans, and denim dresses: Levi Strauss’s CEO is making a big bet on women’s fashion to grow the $6.4 billion brand
By Phil WahbaFebruary 24, 2025
Target backtracking its DEI efforts backfired. Store traffic dropped nearly 10% after the company’s move to conclude its diversity-related goals and initiatives
RetailTarget backtracking its DEI efforts backfired. Store traffic dropped nearly 10% after the company’s move to conclude its diversity-related goals and initiatives
By Retail Brew and Andrew Adam NewmanFebruary 22, 2025
A person pushes a woman in a wheelchair to an airport gate.
PoliticsFive major airlines are suing the U.S. government over a rule that punished them for damaging passengers’ wheelchairs
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 21, 2025
Egg price inflation is so bad that some NYC stores are selling them ‘loosie’ cigarette style
RetailEgg price inflation is so bad that some NYC stores are selling them ‘loosie’ cigarette style
By Jason MaFebruary 21, 2025
Glass Coca-Cola bottles lined up on red background
RetailCoca-Cola warns of potential negative impact from DEI changes
By Brett Pulley and BloombergFebruary 21, 2025
Italy launches consumer probe into Stellantis, BYD, Tesla and Volkswagen for lack of ‘clear and complete information’
RetailItaly launches consumer probe into Stellantis, BYD, Tesla and Volkswagen for lack of ‘clear and complete information’
By AFPFebruary 21, 2025
Walmart Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon
RetailWalmart has kept prices low during inflation and raised pay for managers. Investors aren’t happy
By Hallie SteinerFebruary 20, 2025
Andy Jassy speaking in front of a blue background
RetailAmazon just dethroned Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time ever with a bombshell $187.8 billion in sales
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 20, 2025
A shopper in a Walmart pushing a large cart stuffed with merchandise
RetailWalmart stock tumbles on lower 2025 guidance given ‘uncertain times’ in the economy: ‘We don’t want to get out over our skis here’
By Paolo ConfinoFebruary 20, 2025
Air Force One sits on a tarmac
PoliticsBoeing CEO says Elon Musk is helping speed tardy Air Force One jets
By Julie Johnsson and BloombergFebruary 20, 2025
A man loads cars onto a transporter at a Carvana vending machine
FinanceCarvana drops as per-vehicle profit misses high expectations
By David Welch and BloombergFebruary 20, 2025
Pedestrians walk past a British multinational diamond mining and trading corporation De Beers store in Shanghai.
RetailChinese retailers are offloading polished diamonds as demand tanks, adding to a $2 billion inventory headache for De Beers
By Ryan HoggFebruary 20, 2025
Party City closing
RetailBucking the ‘retail apocalypse,’ Dollar Tree and Five Below snatched up nearly 150 defunct Party City stores in auctions this month
By Retail Brew and Alex VuocoloFebruary 20, 2025
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