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fromDallas News
5 days ago

Target eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster

The cuts represent about 8% of Target's corporate workforce globally, although the majority of the affected employees work at the company's Minneapolis headquarters, the spokesperson said. Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who is set to become Target's next CEO on Feb. 1, issued a note to personnel on Thursday announcing the downsizing. He said further details would come on Tuesday, and he asked employees at the Minneapolis offices to work from home next week.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reeves expected to scrap low-value imports' loophole that benefits Shein and Temu

The UK plans to end duty-free import of low-value parcels under £135, closing a loophole benefiting Chinese marketplaces like Shein and Temu.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Eir ordered to stop 50 broadband promotion

The regulator has imposed "urgent interim measures" on Eircom to halt the offer, which has been available since last Monday. Eircom has been told to stop registrations for the promotion on its website, stop delivery of any leaflets with information about it and other marketing activities, and ensure all its agents stop promoting it as well. People who have already registered for the promotion this week can still receive the €50 gift card, however.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A K-beauty turf war is brewing in the US

U.S. beauty retailers are securing exclusive partnerships with Korean brands to capture the growing K-beauty market before Olive Young's 2026 U.S. debut.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | NY authorities clamp down on liquor store openings citywide as demand for booze plummets

The landscape has changed significantly since the prior store closed,
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fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
E-Commerce

What is Amazon Grocery? Everything to know about the new budget shopping site

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
E-Commerce

What is Amazon Grocery? Everything to know about the new budget shopping site

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fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Amazon launches a grocery brand with most products under $5 | TechCrunch

Amazon launched Amazon Grocery, a private-label brand offering over 1,000 grocery items, mostly priced under $5, available online and in Amazon Fresh stores.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The race to ultrafast delivery is on but there are big hurdles to speeding up the time to your doorstep

Ultrafast grocery delivery faces physical and financial limits: 30-minute delivery is attainable broadly, while 15-minute delivery requires prohibitively many facilities, inventory, and resources.
E-Commerce
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Kroger's sales are climbing as consumers cook more at home

Kroger increased full-year comparable-sales forecast as shoppers favor value and eating at home, boosting fresh-food, e-commerce and pharmacy sales.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Labubu dolls and affordable lattes: Why Chinese brands are betting big on the US

Chinese retail chains are expanding brick-and-mortar stores in the US, using cultural relevance and competitive pricing to attract American consumers.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Amazon has new grocery competition as Dollar General races to grow 1-hour delivery

Dollar General delivers about 75% of orders within one hour by partnering with DoorDash and Uber Eats, expanding fast grocery delivery to rural areas.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Lowe's is acquiring Foundation Building Materials in a deal worth nearly $8.8 billion

Lowe's is acquiring Foundation Building Materials for approximately $8.8 billion to expand its professional builder product and service offerings.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

Minister urges consumer watchdog to probe profits of supermarket chains as grocery prices keep rising

James Dillon has called for an investigation into barriers hindering foreign retail giants from operating in Ireland.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The shopping wars are heating up this July as Dollar General and Walmart offer discounts ahead of Amazon's Prime Day

Retailers, including Walmart and Best Buy, are competing with Amazon Prime Day by offering similar or earlier sales.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Walmart Opens 'Dark Stores' to Improve Delivery

Walmart's new dark stores aim to enhance online delivery speed, a response to Amazon's rapid delivery service, amid a fierce retail competition.
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Costco Earnings: Will COST Issue a Special Dividend Tomorrow?

Costco's earnings report is crucial for understanding consumer spending amidst economic challenges.
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from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

These 10 Stores Are Replacing Best Buy in 2025

Best Buy is closing stores and losing customers to competitors offering better service, prices, and shopping experiences.
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