Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if personal balance sheets seemed healthy.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
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Rebel Ice Cream Files for Bankruptcy After Van Leeuwen Wins Packaging Suit
The New York Times – Business:The announcement comes less than a month after a federal judge ordered Rebel to pay nearly $24 million to Van Leeuwen for copying the design of its containers.
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For Sale: Baby Clothes, Definitely Worn
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The perfect pair of Levi’s, old Armani. These are the vintage grails some discerning parents are chasing for their toddlers.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
The New York Times – Business:The rapid growth of pay-later loans raises questions about whether their popularity is driven by consumer preference or desperation.
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The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Blue That’s Suddenly Everywhere
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:It’s nostalgic, optimistic and, some argue, easier to pull off than you may think.
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July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year
The New York Times – Business:The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation
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Gone in 20 Minutes: Half-Off Sushi Draws Throngs to New York’s Japanese Markets
The New York Times – Business:At a proliferating number of stores, discounts on items like sushi are offered after 8 p.m. To get the best meals, you have to be there early.
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Gone in 20 Minutes: Half-Off Sushi Draws Throngs to New York’s Japanese Markets
The New York Times – Business:At a proliferating number of stores, discounts on items like sushi are offered after 8 p.m. To get the best meals, you have to be there early.
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La DoubleJ, a Store by Fashion’s Woo-Woo Queen, Comes to the Upper East Side
The New York Times – T Magazine:J.J. Martin believes shopping should make you feel good.
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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
The New York Times – Business:Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.