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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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Meta’s threat to quit New Mexico ‘is showing the world how little it cares about child safety,’ AG says
LawMeta’s threat to quit New Mexico ‘is showing the world how little it cares about child safety,’ AG says
By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026
Moreno gestures with his hand
PoliticsA ‘no-brainer’: Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets
By Mary Clare Jalonick and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026
Kevin Warsh, nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve.
BankingFormer Fed economist raises alarm on Warsh after historically partisan vote: ‘this is not normal is going to be a theme’
By Eva RoytburgApril 30, 2026
Landry speaks a podium wearing a white cowboy hat.
PoliticsTwo days before early voting starts, Louisiana suspends its congressional primaries after SCOTUS knocks majority-minority districts
By Sara Cline, Jack Brook, David A. Lieb and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026
A banner depicting portraits of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
PoliticsIranian supreme leader says the only place Americans belong in the Gulf is ‘at the bottom of its waters’
By Jon Gambrell, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026
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
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Brian Niccol sits in a white chair wearing a suit. "Fast Company" is written on the screen in the background.
RetailStarbucks CEO Brian Niccol says a Reddit thread about people interviewing at the company convinced him his ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan is working
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 31, 2025
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    RetailGen Z’s reality check: Birkin resale prices slump as aspirational luxury takes a hit
    By Sasha RogelbergDecember 17, 2025
Donald Trump on the phone in front of a Christmas tree
Startups & VentureTrump Mobile says its first-ever smartphone is delayed, and the government shutdown is to blame
By Dave SmithDecember 31, 2025
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LawSeafood thieves snatch $400,000 of lobster, plus oysters and crabs, in round of New England robberies
By The Associated PressDecember 31, 2025
Jerome Powell
EconomyWages are actually growing faster than inflation. Here’s why you don’t believe it
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 30, 2025
RFK Jr. push leads to 5 states restricting what you can buy with SNAP benefits: Experts warn it’s a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
PoliticsRFK Jr. push leads to 5 states restricting what you can buy with SNAP benefits: Experts warn it’s a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressDecember 30, 2025
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Economy$25,000 per month: the cost of Trump tariffs on small business importers, revealed
By Nick LichtenbergDecember 29, 2025
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    EconomyTariffs take a bite out of mom-and-pop stores as small business profit growth turns negative for first time in 18 months, BofA says
    By Nick LichtenbergDecember 17, 2025
The retirement of this notoriously finicky card marks the end of an era for one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems
North AmericaThe retirement of this notoriously finicky card marks the end of an era for one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems
By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressDecember 28, 2025
Feel Free customers say the kratom drink is making them sick. Toothless FDA rules on dietary supplements are helping it remain a bestseller
HealthFeel Free customers say the kratom drink is making them sick. Toothless FDA rules on dietary supplements are helping it remain a bestseller
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 28, 2025
Survey overload: Companies are inundating customers with endless surveys—and getting worse insights
MagazineSurvey overload: Companies are inundating customers with endless surveys—and getting worse insights
By Phil WahbaDecember 28, 2025
Three in four Americans say groceries are so expensive they’ve been forced to cut down on other spending
RetailThree in four Americans say groceries are so expensive they’ve been forced to cut down on other spending
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewDecember 27, 2025
Freshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
Travel & LeisureFreshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
By Sydney LakeDecember 26, 2025
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    Law33-year-old woman charged with attempted mayhem after Mississippi Walmart sells razorblade bread
    By The Associated PressDecember 17, 2025
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RetailTrump just declared December 26th a national holiday. What’s open and closed?
By Dave SmithDecember 26, 2025
From Kohl’s CEO ousting to Kroger chief’s sudden resignation, 2025 a tumultuous year for the C-suite. Here are the 5 most dramatic exits this year
C-SuiteFrom Kohl’s CEO ousting to Kroger chief’s sudden resignation, 2025 a tumultuous year for the C-suite. Here are the 5 most dramatic exits this year
By Erin Cabrey and Retail BrewDecember 25, 2025
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Arts & EntertainmentMost Americans decide 2025 isn’t the year for charity, poll says
By James Pollard, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressDecember 24, 2025
Trump speaks in front of a podium, with Marco Rubio behind him
RetailTrump just declared Christmas Eve a national holiday. Here’s what’s open and closed
By Dave SmithDecember 24, 2025
Move over caviar, the hottest luxury ingredient is crab
RetailMove over caviar, the hottest luxury ingredient is crab
By Matthew Kronsberg and BloombergDecember 24, 2025
Spanx founder Sara Blakely
Success6 ‘unhinged’ things Spanx founder Sara Blakely did that ultimately shaped the success of her $1.2 billion empire
By Sydney LakeDecember 23, 2025
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CommentarySupporting moderation: beer’s structural advantage in the no-alcohol space
By Justin KissingerDecember 23, 2025
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RetailTikTok puts department stores in your phone. Macy’s and Nordstrom say not so fast
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressDecember 22, 2025
Dinner Bell
Arts & Entertainment‘You sure don’t see too many of those anymore’: Miss. restaurant defies history, with only 4 tables, massive lazy Susans and wild popularity
By Sophie Bates and The Associated PressDecember 22, 2025
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Christmas Day 2025
RetailHere’s what’s open (and closed) on Christmas Day 2025
By The Associated PressDecember 22, 2025
Target, Walmart, Whole Foods targeted in ByHeart botulism suits
RetailTarget, Walmart, Whole Foods targeted in ByHeart botulism suits
By Anna Edney and BloombergDecember 22, 2025
Chris Nicholas
CommentaryI’m the Sam’s Club CEO and I’ve got an AI leadership reality check: let purpose, not promise, guide investment
By Chris NicholasDecember 22, 2025
Fortune Archives: The Grape Depression
NewslettersFortune Archives: The Grape Depression
By Indrani SenDecember 21, 2025
A Walmart employee nearly doubled her pay after entering its pipeline for skilled tradespeople. ‘I was able to move out of my parents’ house’
Future of WorkA Walmart employee nearly doubled her pay after entering its pipeline for skilled tradespeople. ‘I was able to move out of my parents’ house’
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressDecember 20, 2025
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TechTesla’s chief designer accidentally smashed a $61K Cybertruck’s ‘armor glass’ window with a metal ball. Now he says it was a ‘great marketing moment’
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 20, 2025
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Economy‘This year is just not a jewelry Christmas’: Meet a 64-year-old small businesswoman who’s seen her Main Street decline for the last decade
By Makiya Seminera and The Associated PressDecember 19, 2025
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AIFrom search to discovery: how AI Is redrawing the competitive map for every brand
By Eugene LevinDecember 19, 2025
Walmart’s women truckers surge thanks to $115,000 starting pay and other perks bringing in nontraditional candidates
RetailWalmart’s women truckers surge thanks to $115,000 starting pay and other perks bringing in nontraditional candidates
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezDecember 18, 2025
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RetailSweetgreen co-founder is stepping down from executive role
By Redd Brown and BloombergDecember 17, 2025
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