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As Costco sells platinum, experts explain how the precious metal differs from gold
Costco has added platinum to its precious metals offering, but experts caution that the coins and b…
Dominick Reuter
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I compared Costco locations in the city and the suburbs. Here were the biggest differences.
I now live in New York City and, after joining Costco, assumed I would order products online. That …
Gabbi Shaw
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Starbucks' new CEO wants people to hang out in stores, but some workers say his plan has a big problem
Starbucks' mobile orders are a challenge for the coffee chain, some store employees said, as its ne…
Alex Bitter
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America is getting hammered on the 'healthy' alternative to beer
Alcohol in a can was supposed to be a healthier, lighter alternative to beer. Nowadays, it's just g…
Emily Stewart
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From Walmart and Ikea to Heineken, here are the companies whose imports may be most impacted by the port strike
US port disruptions from the ongoing strike could impact the imports of major retailers like Walmar…
Jordan Hart
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I work at Spirit Halloween. Here are 9 mistakes I see customers make when shopping for costumes and decor.
Spirit Halloween customers often buy makeup kits without proper application and removal products, a…
Kim Fahmie
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I shopped at Hobby Lobby and Michaels for fall decorations. I found deals at both, but one had way more Halloween spirit.
We're known to host spooky dinner parties and serve as the home base for our kids and their friends…
Terri Peters
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I own a collection of over 100 perfumes. Here are 3 red flags I look out for when shopping for fragrances.
I own over 100 perfumes. Before buying a new scent, I recommend doing your own research and inspect…
Eliza Partington
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Nike's new CEO has a big uphill struggle ahead
Nike's new CEO Elliott Hill faces revenue decline and market challenges as the company shifts focus…
Jordan Hart
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Patagonia lays off staff and launches a 'business transformation' to set it up for the next 50 years
Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert told staff in an internal email that the company was not immune from the…
Polly Thompson
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These consumer products are most likely to be impacted by the port strike
The work stoppage at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports will likely affect the availability of a gr…
Dominick Reuter,Erin Snodgrass
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A major port strike is looming. Costco says it's prepared.
Costco's CEO said possible port shutdowns from a strike "could be disruptive," but the company has …
Dominick Reuter
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Starbucks customers say wait times have gotten really long, so I went to check it out
It's a problem that Brian Niccol, who joined Starbucks as CEO earlier this month, will have to deal…
Alex Bitter
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How Prada is beating the odds and bucking the luxury slump
Thanks to coveted designs from Miu Miu and a company-wide turnaround strategy, Prada is one of the …
Madeline Berg
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America's absurd war on 'organized retail crime'
Target and CVS call them criminal masterminds. Most are homeless or mentally ill.
Amy Martyn
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I went to the latest version of Amazon Fresh and can't see what sets it apart from other grocery stores
It's a reversal from 2023 when it closed some Fresh locations, and CEO Andy Jassy said that Amazon …
Alex Bitter
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India's quick commerce sales surge by over 280% in two years: Report
India's quick commerce industry has witnessed remarkable growth, with sales surging by more than 28…
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Costco's members are getting younger as millennial and Gen Z shoppers flock to wholesale clubs
Costco is the latest warehouse club to tout its growing popularity with younger shoppers who are lo…
Dominick Reuter
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WeightWatchers' CEO embraced Ozempic. Now she's out of the company.
Sima Sistani helped push the company into the GLP-1 drug space with the $106 million acquisition of…
Geoff Weiss
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Costco says its new member ID scanners at entrances are good for business — and shoppers too
Costco has installed ID scanners at a little over half of its US warehouses, and CEO Ron Vachris sa…
Dominick Reuter
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7 shoes that are in right now and 5 that are out, according to stylists and designers
There are a lot of mixed opinions on what the next big fall shoe will be. On TikTok, some creators …
Amena Ahmed
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Wendy's is roasting McDonald's again. This time over broken McFlurry machines.
Wendy's has restarted its feud with McDonald's. This time, it has taken a jab at the chain over bro…