Retail industry
China’s domestic tourism is on track to bounce back from pandemic lows, says Fitch Ratings
China’s domestic tourism — a key indicator of retail spending — is on track to make a comeback after dipping to an all-time low during the nation’s worst lockdowns, according to official data and analysts. Since the mainland’s biggest lockdown in Shanghai ended in late May, the increase in holiday bookings has indicated that tourism […]
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Clothing subscriptions like Stitch Fix were once hot – but now might be the victims of ‘box fatigue’
A selection of men’s clothes packaged by Trunk Club, which was shuttered earlier this year after Nordstrom bought the personal styling service in 2014. Source: Trunk Club After earning a master’s degree a decade ago, David Hill wanted to amp up his personal style and signed up for the Trunk Club, which promised to mail […]
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McDonald’s says it’s planning to reopen some restaurants in Ukraine
People are stand queue to McDonald’s in central Kyiv, Ukraine, on 29 May, 2020. STR | Nurphoto | Getty Images McDonald’s said Thursday that it is planning a phased reopening of some of its restaurants in Ukraine, where the company noted other businesses are safely operating. The fast-food company said in a message posted to […]
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Warby Parker slashes sales outlook for the year as loss widens
A general view of the atmosphere at Warby Parker’s store in The Standard, Hollywood Michael Buckner | Warby Parker | Getty Images Warby Parker on Thursday joined the slew of retailers that have cut their financial forecasts for the year, even as it reported a narrower-than-expected loss in its fiscal second quarter and sales in-line […]
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Jim Beam maker says some customers trading down, others still paying more for high-end liquor
Bottles of Beam Inc.’s Jim Beam bourbon whiskey, center, are displayed for sale at a liquor store. Uriko Nakao | Bloomberg | Getty Images The maker of Jim Beam said some price-sensitive whiskey and tequila drinkers are opting for cheaper bottles, making it the latest company to note diverging behaviors among lower- and higher-income customers. […]
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Gas is cheaper but groceries are not: How to save as food inflation jumps at the fastest pace since 1979
To feel the effects of inflation, just go to the supermarket. Although inflation, overall, began to ease last month along with gas prices, food costs climbed 1.1% in July, bringing the year-over-year gain to 10.9%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures. The food-at-home index, a measure of price changes at the grocery store, notched the […]
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Deliveroo first-half losses widen as food delivery firm plans exit from the Netherlands
A Deliveroo rider near Victoria station on March 31, 2021 in London, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images Losses at British meal delivery firm Deliveroo swelled in the first half of 2022 while revenue growth slowed dramatically, as the disappearance of pandemic restrictions and a rise in the cost of living dented demand for online […]
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Sweetgreen stock plummets after salad chain lowers forecast, announces layoffs and office downsizing
A worker wears a Sweetgreen Inc. hat while preparing food inside the company’s restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Sweetgreen plunged 23% in extended trading Tuesday after the salad chain lowered its 2022 forecast. The restaurant company also said it will lay off 5% of its workforce and […]
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4 takeaways from the Investing Club’s ‘Morning Meeting’ on Tuesday
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s key moments. We are sticking to NVDA despite struggles in sector We’re trimming an oil stake Tensions with China could worsen chips shortage Quick mentions: CRM, COST, AMZN, DHR, DIS 1. We […]
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Amazon’s acquisition strategy becomes clear. DA Davidson on who could be next
Amazon’s acquisition strategy has become evident after its two latest deals, according to DA Davidson. The e-commerce giant announced last week it was acquiring Roomba-maker iRobot for $1.7 billion. The news followed last month’s $3.9 billion acquisition of primary health-provider One Medical . In both cases, Amazon is following its historical approach of “build first, […]
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