Chilling reason Lululemon bans staff from stopping thieves

newsweek.com Lululemon has faced backlash for firing two retail staff for confronting shoplifters, but a previous murder in one of their stores might have been the reason for the…

Apple Unveils 'Vision Pro' Headset & Twitter's New CEO Takes Over

dcs.megaphone.fm Episode 75: Neal and Toby take a look at Apple's new 'Vision Pro' mixed reality headset and explain why the product is so significant for the company. They also dive into…

Transcript: Ramit Sethi

ritholtz.com The transcript from this week’s, Ramit Sethi on Living Richly, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts,…

This house is yours for $43k…but it’s tiny

morningbrew.com A 30,000-square-foot mansion sounds cool and all, but have you ever tried living in a tiny home where you can know with 100% certainty that no one’s going to ask to stay…

Bill to stop employees confronting shoplifters passed by California Senate

newsweek.com Lawmakers in California are hoping to push through controversial legislation that would ban retail staff from stopping thieves stealing from their stores. Senate Bill 553,…

Morgan Stanley Says S&P 500 Will Slide 9% By Year's End--But These Stocks Could Weather The Storm

forbes.com The S&P 500 will soon wipe out all of its year-to-date gains as the market properly prices in the weak macro environment, Morgan Stanley strategists said in a Monday note to…

Lululemon CEO stands by decision to sack staff for chasing thieves out of a store

fortune.com Two members of staff at trendy athleisure brand Lululemon were fired for intervening during a shoplifting incident—with the company’s CEO standing firm on the controversial…

Tips on how to lower your air conditioning bills this summer by taking action in advance

aol.com As summer approaches, your thoughts may turn to your air conditioning system. Your likely concern: Will it work? If your home is among the 91% of homes in the U.S. with an…

Right-Wing Haters Rely on Cowardice Like Target's

latimes.com If there’s a company in America you’d expect to have the gumption and spirit to see off a stupid and specious attack on the selling of LGBTQ+-themed merchandise for Pride…

Home Depot tiny home kit with spiral staircase is under $50K

businessinsider.com Home Depot is selling the frame of a quaint 540 square-feet "Getaway Pad" for $43,832. • The ADU's listing is shown complete with one bedroom and a spiral staircase to an…

Home Depot selling $51k tiny home with front porch and French double doors

the-sun.com HOME Depot has begun catering to those who want to start their tiny home journey. More and more people are opting to convert tiny dwellings into their full-time homes as…

“The World Ran Out of Pink”: 'Barbie' Led to International Shortage of the Bright, Girlie Hue

vanityfair.com If you’ve opened a social media app any time recently, you are well aware that this is the summer of Barbie. The memes—and there have been many—jump out not just because we…

Deep Dive: 13 retailers posted a good earnings season based on two key measures. Are their stocks worth a look?

marketwatch.com Every earnings season there are retail horror stories but also some companies that stand out in a competitive environment. Below is a list of 13 U.S. retailers that have put…

Sears pioneered the modern prefab house in the early 20th century: Look back at 'kit homes'

aol.com The do-it-yourself, modest tiny home boom is gaining popularity in an era of shocking rent increases and low housing inventory — and we may have America's former largest…

A warning from Walmart about the health of the American consumer

economist.com “C , thoughtful” is how Walmart’s boss, Doug McMillon, described American consumers on February 21st, as he presented the retail behemoth’s quarterly results. That may be…

Ford suing Blue Cross Blue Shield, alleging a price-fixing conspiracy

aol.com Ford Motor Co. is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield in federal court, alleging a price-fixing conspiracy that it says resulted in the automaker being overcharged for health…

Despite soaring jobs market, major U.S. retailers warn consumers are puling back

fortune.com Investors on Friday were treated to blowout labor market data and an end to the weeks of debt ceiling turmoil, lifting the Nasdaq past its August peaks to mark a fresh…

Macy’s cuts full-year outlook in latest sign of retail weakness

washingtonpost.com Macy’s slashed its full-year sales guidance on Thursday — the latest sign that increasingly cash-strapped consumers are pulling back on spending. The retailer reported net…

Lululemon stock surges after reporting sales growth

cnn.com Shares of Lululemon jumped after the market closed on Thursday, buoyed by stronger than anticipated quarterly results reflecting a jump in sales in China and beyond. The…

Home Depot is selling modern, prefab tiny houses for under $50K: Here's the catch

aol.com If you’re in the market for a backyard getaway or are looking for a possible solution to the housing market shortage, modern pre-fabricated tiny houses may be your answer.…

Doctors and patients strike back against hospital monopolies

reason.com Starting your own medical practice is hard. In some states, it's almost impossible due to the monopoly power of politically connected hospital associations. Independent…

Home Depot Has an Amazing Solution to the Millennial Home Ownership Problem

thestreet.com If you are one of the 25% of millennials who say that they plan to "always rent" rather than buy a home, then Home Depot may have the miracle you've been waiting for. For…

Teamsters Put Pedal To The Metal For Independent Commercial Producers Talks & Deal

deadline.com As the Writers Guild strike enters its second month and the Directors Guild’s talks with the studios come down to the wire with looming SAG-AFTRA negotiations set to start…

How to Invest in Specialty Retail Stores

marketbeat.com Specialty retail stores are unique consumer stores that cater to a particular niche or carry only a select group of products. In a market of constantly changing consumer…

Shiba Inu Rival FLOKI Now Usable on AliExpress

u.today Shiba Inu's rival, Floki Inu (FLOKI), announced on Twitter that its digital token could now be used for purchases on AliExpress, a leading global e-commerce platform. The…

'Trump Bucks' retailers' websites taken down, days after being exposed for selling bogus currency

nbcnews.com The companies who appear to have swindled supporters of former President Donald Trump out of tens of thousands of dollars by peddling them bogus “Trump Bucks” no longer have…

Rising Organized Retail Theft Puts Pressure on Profits for Major Retailers

pymnts.com It’s more than shoplifting. It’s organized retail theft. That’s been a common narrative for the past few years. During May, retailers such as Target, Dollar Tree, Home…

Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps Shows Brands Hunkering Down for Summer

pymnts.com You may have clicked this link looking for radical changes of position in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps. Sorry to disappoint, but this is not the month for rank…

Next AI winners are not your usual suspects

foxbusiness.com The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is driving movement in financial markets and some companies that stand to benefit from it may not be…

What are retail shrink and organized retail theft, and why do companies keep talking about them?

cnbc.com For several years, the terms shrink, retail crime and organized retail theft have echoed from the mouths of politicians, police officers, trade groups and the country's most…

Reassessing the Board Fight That Was Meant to Transform Exxon

nytimes.com As investors press the oil giant on climate issues, activists say that a hedge fund’s eco-focused victory over the company two years ago has achieved little. What did…

Extended Memorial Day sales 2023: The 90+ best deals to shop

yahoo.com Extended Memorial Day sales 2023: The 90+ best deals to shop Memorial Day 2023 might have come and gone, but the deals are still going strong! Major retailers extended their…

Indicators That Show The Recession Is Now

zerohedge.com Indicators That Show The Recession Is Now Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, I’m not going to be one of those prognosticators who finds evidence of my…

Debt-Ceiling Deal Is Done. Why Recession And Stock-Market Drop May Follow

investors.com Worries over the debt ceiling have had the stock market on edge, yet the Saturday night deal to avoid a default may not trigger a big relief rally. That's because aggressive…

Memorial Day 2023 offers for military and veterans from Clarks to Wendy's

newsweek.com As the nation honors those who died in military service this weekend, some companies are doing so by offering discounts and deals for veterans and military members.…

Memorial Day store openings hours at Best Buy, Home Depot, Costco and more

newsweek.com Many businesses, government entities and schools are typically closed on Memorial Day, but a large number of stores do remain open and keep their regular hours in place for…

Scammers are conning Trump supporters out of thousands with 'Trump Bucks' they claim can be exchanged for real cash

businessinsider.com Many of former President Donald Trump's most passionate supporters are being scammed out of thousands of dollars via "Trump Bucks." AP Photo/Evan Vucci Trump supporters are…

Debt-Ceiling Fight, These Fiscal Drags Could Derail The Economy

investors.com Worries over the debt ceiling have had the stock market on edge, but an 11th-hour deal to avoid a default may be taking shape. Still, don't count on a big relief rally…

‘Trump Bucks’ promise wealth for MAGA loyalty. Some lose thousands

yahoo.com In the recesses of the internet where some of Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters stoke conspiracies and plot his return to the White House, suspected con artists have…

Policy Lags Are Real

forbes.com There are several measures of the money supply, the most looked at being M2 (cash + demand deposits + time deposits + retail money market funds). That official series goes…

Inmates escaped from Ohio prison in dumpster

nbcnews.com Two inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison this week did so by concealing themselves in a dumpster, the state department of corrections said Friday as a search for one of…

The best Memorial Day sales to shop now

nbcnews.com Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it’s time to break out the grilling supplies, beach towels and sunscreen and gear up for summer. Many brands are currently hosting…

Many companies are adding, expanding tuition assistance so workers can go back to college

cnbc.com As a growing contingent of Americans feel priced out of a college education, tuition assistance may be the most valuable incentive companies are using to attract and keep…

'We were arrogant': RH’s CEO says he raised already expensive furniture prices too much on shoppers

yahoo.com Another earnings cycle brings another blunt call-out by outspoken furniture-hawking CEO Gary Friedman. After basically saying the housing market was crumbling under the…

Georgia father won't face a retrial over murder charges in child's hot car death

nbcnews.com ATLANTA — A father from Georgia will not face another trial over his toddler’s death in a hot car, prosecutors said Thursday, after the Georgia Supreme Court last year…

Memorial Day 2023: What stores are open and closed?

aol.com Published May 26, 2023 at 5:03 AM Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. The holiday, which honors U.S. soldiers who died during service, is observed on May 29 this…

Costco again outperforms retail rivals and delivers surprise margin expansion

cnbc.com delivered a solid earnings report for its third quarter of fiscal year 2023. Sales were touch softer than expected, but gross margin expansion was a positive surprise and…

Best Buy says weak electronics demand to improve in second half of 2023

yahoo.com is calling a bottom on weak electronics demand. After seeing comparable sales decline 10% in the first quarter, Best Buy sees the picture slowly improving over the final…

Lowe's is trying to lure rural shoppers by copying Tractor Supply and selling livestock products, Carhartt, and Wrangler

businessinsider.com Lowe's is looking to compete with Tractor Supply. AP Photo/LM Otero Lowe's is expanding a "one-stop shop" concept that's aimed at attracting rural customers. Up to 300…

Does Home Depot Take Apple Pay?

watcher.guru Are you a frequent shopper at Home Depot and wonder if they take the Apple Pay service? With the rise of mobile payment methods, shopping has become more convenient than…