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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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Mike Johnson speaks at a podium.
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
Meta's Hyperion data-center site in Northeastern Louisiana.
NewslettersBig Tech will spend nearly $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends
By Sharon GoldmanApril 30, 2026
lithium battery facility
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
Heavy smoke from the Highway 82 Fire in Georgia.
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
Simple App Review (2026): Expert Tested and Reviewed
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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Eddie Bauer
RetailEddie Bauer’s retail operator declares bankruptcy as younger shoppers view the brand as ‘old-fashioned and a bit irrelevant’
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2026
  • Michael Fiddelke stands and talks.
    RetailTarget’s incoming CEO breaks silence on Minneapolis violence near HQ—read his full statement 
    By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 26, 2026
The man who fixed Walmart’s grocery business was just appointed CEO of Kroger
RetailThe man who fixed Walmart’s grocery business was just appointed CEO of Kroger
By Phil WahbaFebruary 9, 2026
super bowl
CommentaryThe Super Bowl reveals a dangerous gap in corporate strategy 
By Christopher VollmerFebruary 9, 2026
Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA CEO, speaks onstage during a live taping of "Earn Your Leisure" at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College on January 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
FinanceMeet the 10 Black Fortune 500 CEOs leading companies with over $412 billion in combined revenues
By Cheyann HarrisFebruary 9, 2026
Trump’s Greenland crisis triggered a surge in apps designed to help shoppers boycott U.S. goods, though few American imports are on store shelves
RetailTrump’s Greenland crisis triggered a surge in apps designed to help shoppers boycott U.S. goods, though few American imports are on store shelves
By James Brooks and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
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RetailGrocery prices have surged 25% in Colorado since the pandemic with Kroger and Walmart sharing half the market. Enter Aldi
By Jack Buffington and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
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    SuccessAfter 40 years of climbing the ladder, Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon is retiring—his top tip for Gen Z is that ‘life is too short’ to hate their jobs
    By Emma BurleighJanuary 26, 2026
Meet the CEO taking Victoria’s Secret from ‘woke-washing’ to owning sexy again
C-SuiteMeet the CEO taking Victoria’s Secret from ‘woke-washing’ to owning sexy again
By Emma HinchliffeFebruary 7, 2026
Many 2026 Super Bowl ads share a common theme, revealing a truth about America’s current mindset
Arts & EntertainmentMany 2026 Super Bowl ads share a common theme, revealing a truth about America’s current mindset
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
super bowl
Arts & EntertainmentYour Super Bowl party can beat inflation, Wells Fargo says. Just double down on wings and guac and skip the beef
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 6, 2026
A woman holds up a peace sign as she runs in the New York City Marathon.
RetailGen Z’s latest status symbol is running a marathon—and it’s terrible news for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 6, 2026
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CommentaryUnderstanding corporate leaders’ muted Minnesota response: the example of Disney, Florida and conservative retaliation
By Alessandro Piazza and The ConversationFebruary 5, 2026
  • A woman stands in a target with her fist in the air. A man behind her holds an "Abolish ICE" sign.
    RetailTarget faces new backlash amid Minnesota ICE raids after boycotts over its DEI rollback. But don’t blame politics for falling profits, analyst says
    By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 23, 2026
PepsiCo is cutting prices for snacks like Doritos by ‘up to 15%’ to appease customers pinched by the K-shaped economy
RetailPepsiCo is cutting prices for snacks like Doritos by ‘up to 15%’ to appease customers pinched by the K-shaped economy
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewFebruary 4, 2026
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RetailKalshi gave away $50 in free groceries for 3 hours in New York City. A line 4 blocks long full of students and people on food stamps formed
By Eva RoytburgFebruary 4, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentThe ‘Kardashian Kurse’ and a Jurassic Park reunion are among the Super Bowl commercials planned for this year
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026
How Victoria’s Secret got its sexy back
MagazineHow Victoria’s Secret got its sexy back
By Emma HinchliffeFebruary 4, 2026
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SuccessIn 250 years, the economy has gone from agrarian to industrial to service to experience. Now the transformation economy is here
By B. Joseph Pine IIFebruary 3, 2026
In his day one message, Target’s new CEO ignored the elephant in the room. People noticed
RetailIn his day one message, Target’s new CEO ignored the elephant in the room. People noticed
By Phil WahbaFebruary 3, 2026
Indonesia’s Danantara bets a new $6 billion SOE can save a textile industry from Trump tariffs and foreign competition
EconomyIndonesia’s Danantara bets a new $6 billion SOE can save a textile industry from Trump tariffs and foreign competition
By Angelica AngFebruary 2, 2026
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Economy‘The Chinese have invaded us in terms of merchandise’: Mexico and Argentina lead Latin America’s struggles with flood of imports
By Chan Ho-Him, Isabel Debre, Nayara Batschke, Fabiola Sánchez and The Associated PressFebruary 2, 2026
Meet Walmart’s new CEO, John Furner: Once an hourly worker, today he takes charge of the top company in the Fortune 500
C-SuiteMeet Walmart’s new CEO, John Furner: Once an hourly worker, today he takes charge of the top company in the Fortune 500
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 1, 2026
Mexico’s ban on vapes could give drug cartels more revenue — ‘those selling cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana are selling you vapes’
North AmericaMexico’s ban on vapes could give drug cartels more revenue — ‘those selling cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana are selling you vapes’
By María Verza and The Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026
coffee
RetailStarbucks battles the ‘polyamorous’ era of coffee as customers experiment: ‘they’re seeing what’s out there’
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026
Gamestop
Big TechFive years after the short squeeze, GameStop’s CEO is betting on a ‘genius or totally foolish’ $100 billion-plus acquisition
By Jake AngeloJanuary 30, 2026
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Workplace Culture‘What do you think is going on with the stock price?’: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says baristas’ market savvy makes him proud
By Jake AngeloJanuary 30, 2026
Walmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
Workplace CultureWalmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
By Sydney LakeJanuary 29, 2026
How stroopwafels and saffron tiramisu fit into Starbucks’ plan to get to 40,000 stores around the world
RetailHow stroopwafels and saffron tiramisu fit into Starbucks’ plan to get to 40,000 stores around the world
By Phil WahbaJanuary 29, 2026
Amazon is closing its futuristic Go and Fresh stores—showing logistics and tech aren’t enough to make old-school retail work
Big TechAmazon is closing its futuristic Go and Fresh stores—showing logistics and tech aren’t enough to make old-school retail work
By Phil WahbaJanuary 29, 2026
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North America50-year tradition of Southwest Airlines letting you choose your own seat comes to an end
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressJanuary 28, 2026
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CommentaryHow social media upended the 75-year-old playbook of big CPG
By Oisín HanrahanJanuary 28, 2026
The British retailer riding the wave of America’s always booming sneaker market
RetailThe British retailer riding the wave of America’s always booming sneaker market
By Phil WahbaJanuary 27, 2026
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Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne—whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976—says that at 91, he has no regretsplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeApril 27, 2026
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By Eva RoytburgApril 29, 2026
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By Eleanor PringleApril 29, 2026
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