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99 Cents Only Stores will close its 371 locations. Management blamed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation.
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Used correctly, running shoes don’t last forever. It seems just when you’ve broken them into perfection, it’s time to get a new pair. Conventional wisdom suggests that the sturdiest pairs top...
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Few retailers are as beloved as Costco. While the company is a no-frills warehouse, it also meticulously searches for high-quality and low-priced goods to sell to its members. So whether you love the...
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Many consumers have short-term memory loss when the economy is thriving. Rather than saving and preparing for a time when it isn’t so great, they make big purchases they can’t afford. Because the...
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After years of being beaten by other clothing retailers, Gap is finally showing signs that its turnaround may be successful.
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German-based Aldi, which has 12,000 grocery stores worldwide, plans to increase its U.S. footprint aggressively.
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In the face of growing competition, can Foot Locker escape what appears to be a grim future? Does its full-year forecast offer any hope?
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Target has ambitious plans to turn around its weak performance, but is it too small to compete successfully with its larger rivals?
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Sears is not entirely dead yet. As of January 2024, the company still had a dozen stores in the United States. Here's where to find them.
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Free People is a thriving lifestyle and clothing brand that provides customers with Bohemian fashion and unique clothing, accessories, shoes, and beauty items. The store is often known for its...
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We’re all feeling the pinch of inflation at the grocery store. Grocery prices rose 25 percent over the last four years, outpacing overall inflation by six percent during that same period. The costs...
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Walmart stock is up handily in the past year, but not nearly as much as that of its primary rival, Amazon. Why is that?
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Is Temu a real competitor to Amazon? That depends on three things.
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Liquor is one of the most ubiquitous elements of adult life, but so often, we don’t even know the brands that we imbibe. The world of liquor is one of subsidiaries, shell companies, and misleading...
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Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW), the go-to haven for DIY enthusiasts and home improvement warriors. Besides the standard fare (hammers, paint, and dads), there are some serious perks that can make Lowe’s even...
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