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Stocks poised for near-term rally after S&P 500 flirts with bear market, but selling is not over
The stock market’s bounce back from the brink of a bear market has set up the potential for a near-term rally, but there could be more pain in store for stocks this summer, say strategists who follow price charts. Friday’s sharp intraday drop to a low on the S & P 500 of 3,810 was […]
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Here’s what Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s tell us about the state of the American consumer
How well is the American consumer holding up against sky-high inflation? It depends on whom you ask. Four major retailers — Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s — reported quarterly financial results this week, and they each offered a different perspective on where and how people are spending their money. Walmart said some of its […]
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The path to profitability: Why some struggling resale names could triumph in the long-run
Resale is becoming an increasingly popular option for socially conscious consumers, but stocks in the sector have plummeted post-IPO. Source
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Victoria’s Secret is taking its beauty business to Amazon in its first-ever wholesale test
Beginning Friday, shoppers will find an assortment of roughly 120 Victoria’s Secret beauty items, including lotions and fragrances, on Amazon. Source: Victoria’s Secret Victoria’s Secret is taking its beauty business to Amazon, marking the lingerie company’s first major tie-up with another retailer to sell its goods. With Friday’s launch, about 120 different products including branded […]
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Finally heading back to the office? How to buy new work clothes on a budget
Alxeypnferov | Istock | Getty Images As more people head back to the office, they may not be able to rely anymore on their work wardrobe from more than two years ago. Their tastes or size may have changed during the pandemic, or their company might have amended expectations around professional attire. Restocking your closet […]
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Macy’s warns that inflation-squeezed consumers may choose to spend on travel over shopping
A person walks past a Macys store in Hyattsville, Maryland, on February 22, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images As inflation threatens to weigh on consumer demand, particularly among low-to-middle income consumers, Macy’s says more shoppers could be faced with a consequential choice: Head to the mall or take a summer vacation. “The […]
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Nordstrom leadership reclaims oversight of struggling Rack business as executives retire
Nordstrom Rack in downtown Seattle Getty Images Nordstrom on Monday announced it is streamlining leadership of its struggling Rack business with that of its full-line department stores, as two executives retire and company veterans reclaim oversight. Scott Meden, Nordstrom chief marketing officer, and Geevy S.K. Thomas, Rack president, will both be moving on, the department […]
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Businesses oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill banning discussion of LGBTQ issues in public schools
Revelers celebrate on 7th Avenue during the Tampa Pride Parade in the Ybor City neighborhood on March 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Pride was held in the wake of the passage of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Octavio Jones | Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning the […]
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Rent the Runway could get a big bump from 2022 ‘wedding boom,’ Jefferies says
A rebound in social events like weddings would help the apparel retailer, which saw the pandemic dampen consumer demand for designer wear. Source
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