Retail Sales Were Up 1% in July, Easing Concerns About the Economy
Sales were up 1 percent in July from the previous month. The rise was slimmer when autos and gasoline were excluded, but market reaction was favorable.
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Walmart Sees Higher Sales From Picky Shoppers
The retail giant raised its forecasts as it attracted bargain-hunting shoppers strained by inflation, drawing in high-income households in particular.
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Who Is Brian Niccol, the Incoming Starbucks CEO From Chipotle?
Mr. Niccol, whom the coffee chain poached from Chipotle, has emerged in recent years as a top leader in the restaurant industry.
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A Place Where It Snows All Summer
At a factory in western New York, the holiday décor brand Buffalo Snow has been manufacturing blizzards for almost 40 years.