Parents of children in kindergarten through high school are spending an average of $144, and that’s coming as families are feeling financial stress.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Amazon Reports $18.2 Billion in Profit Amid Strong Retail Demand
Consumers spent more than expected on the e-commerce giant’s site, while margins tightened at the company’s all-important cloud computing division.
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How a Chinese Brand Reshaped Hong Kong’s Food Delivery Scene
Meituan, the Chinese food delivery giant, tested its global expansion in Hong Kong, where its Keeta service displaced a rival before moving to other markets.
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Starbucks Earnings Show Same-Store Sales Slid Amid Turnaround Effort
The C.E.O., Brian Niccol, said the coffee chain’s turnaround is in progress, and sales in China increased for first time in more than a year.
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Shoppers Embrace ‘Christmas in July’ Amid Rising Costs and Tariff Limbo
People are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year, using summer sales from retailers like Amazon and Walmart to save time and money.
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Christian Louboutin’s Red Soles Have Returned With a Vengeance
Despite the crippling effects of sky-high stilettos, a new generation of fans can’t stay out of Christian Louboutin heels.
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Apple Is Shutting a Store in China, Its First Closure in the Country
The move speaks to slowing spending by consumers and Apple’s continuing struggles in China, its second-largest market.
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Target Ends Price-Matching Policy After More Than a Decade
Shoppers will no longer be able to buy an item for a lower price if they can prove that they found an identical product listed for less by Amazon or Walmart.
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With Labubus and a Cat Cafe, a Shopping Mall Thrives in New York City
The city’s newest indoor shopping center, in Queens, has defied predictions of the death of the American mall by catering to Asian American shoppers.
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Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home
Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
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His Old Books Look Great Beside New Clothes
Geoff Snack, a vintage and rare book dealer, is getting calls from small boutiques as well as mass retailers that want what he’s selling.
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F.D.A. Approves Juul Vapes After Yearslong Delay
The company was accused of marketing its products to teenagers, causing a surge in use.