The group in Southern California stole goods worth millions of dollars since January, officials said. Nine people were charged this week over the thefts.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Lafufus, Fake Labubus, Spawn Safety Warning and Raids
The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.
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Krispy Kreme Bets on Big-Box Stores to Stay Fresh
Executives are racing to boost revenues at the struggling doughnut maker as sales slump and shares tumble.
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Bags for the Understated Woman
Nili Lotan’s cult following includes a lot of people who know what “south of the 27” means, but also some rock stars.
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Walmart Sees Sales ‘Momentum’ Despite Tariffs
After mixed reports from retail rivals, Walmart reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its sales forecast for the year.
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Pop Mart Teases a Mini Labubu, Sending Stock Soaring
The grinning plush elves drove record revenue for the Chinese retailer in the first half of the year, and soon fans will have something new to lust after.
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Trump Tariffs Spur Layoffs and Price Increases as Companies Face Tough Choices
Businesses that had been in a holding pattern during President Trump’s evolving trade war are starting to plan ahead with more conviction.
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Thousands of Dollars Worth of Labubus Stolen From California Store
Demand for the trendy dolls, elf-like creatures with nine-tooth grins, has people lining up for hours to buy them.
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Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.
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Claire’s, Teen Jewelry Chain, Files for Bankruptcy a 2nd Time
Once ubiquitous for ear piercing at the mall, Claire’s faced financial volatility along with other bricks-and-mortar retailers. It last filed for bankruptcy in 2018.
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McDonald’s Sales Return to Growth, Pushed by Promotions
Return of the McCrispy chicken strips and a Minecraft movie tie-in brought diners back to the fast-food giant, which had seen sales stall in recent quarters.
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Aldi’s Passionate, Cultlike Following Fuels Its Rapid Expansion Plans
“It feels like I’m at a bougie store, but I’m not paying bougie prices,” one shopper said of the discount grocer, which is set to open hundreds of stores as consumers look to save and buy organic.