Retail industry
E.l.f. Beauty stock plunges 29% on weak guidance, tariff impact
Hailey Bieber’s cosmetics line Rhode is expected to increase E.l.f. Beauty‘s annual sales by $200 million this fiscal year, but its new parent company’s full-year guidance still fell below expectations, leading its stock to plunge 29% Wednesday. E.l.f., which declined to release full-year guidance last quarter, is expecting full-year revenue to be between $1.55 billion […]
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Starbucks union authorizes open-ended strike as busy holiday season begins
Starbucks baristas gather outside a Starbucks store as they protest against the company during a rally to demand a new contract in New York City, on October 28, 2025. The Starbucks Workers United is fighting for a new contract that delivers improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas. (Photo by TIMOTHY A.CLARY […]
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Retailers are raising prices to meet tariffs. Amazon is hiking more than others
The Amazon Prime logo on a package in Manhattan, New York City, on Sept. 16, 2023. Michael Kappeler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have given the country’s retailers another cost to manage during a period of persistent inflation. While many are navigating the change with limited price increases, […]
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McDonald’s is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect
The logo of McDonald’s is seen in Los Angeles, California. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters McDonald’s is expected to report its third-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting the company to report: Earnings per share: $3.33 expected Revenue: $7.1 billion expected The fast-food giant, often seen as […]
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Cava cuts full-year forecast, in another warning sign for fast-casual restaurants
Pedestrians carry Cava bags along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cava on Tuesday cut its full-year forecast for the second straight quarter as younger consumers visit its restaurants less frequently. “When you look at different […]
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Instacart rolls out AI tools for grocers, Sprouts will be first to use its Cart Assistant
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Instacart on Tuesday launched a suite of artificial intelligence tools for grocers to deliver more personalized shopping experiences and improve retail operations. CEO Chris Rogers told CNBC that the announcement is a major step forward in the company’s enterprise strategy, which has grown to power hundreds of digital storefronts. “It’s […]
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Behind the wave of white-collar layoffs: Old-school cost cutting, tariffs and, yes, AI
Corporate America is getting rocked by historic rounds of white-collar layoffs, leading some to wonder: Has AI finally come for their jobs? While the proliferation of generative and agentic artificial intelligence is playing a role, recent job cut announcements from companies like Amazon, UPS and Target are about a lot more than just the advance […]
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Yum Brands quarterly revenue rises 8%, fueled by Taco Bell and KFC
Signage is displayed outside a Yum! Brands Inc. Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Yum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue growth, fueled by strong demand for Taco Bell and improved U.S. sales for KFC. The restaurant […]
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Yum Brands to review strategic options for Pizza Hut, opening the door to a sale
A Pizza Hut store is seen on November 01, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Pizza Hut’s third-quarter revenue fell short of analysts’ expectations for same-store sales. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Yum Brands on Tuesday announced that it will explore strategic options for Pizza Hut. “The Pizza Hut team has been working hard to address business […]
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Starbucks to form joint venture with Boyu Capital to run China business
A Starbucks outlet in Hangzhou in east China’s Zhejiang province Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Long Wei | Feature China | Future Publishing | Getty Images Starbucks on Monday announced it is forming a joint venture with Boyu Capital to operate the company’s locations in China. Under the terms of the deal, Boyu, an alternative asset […]
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