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Dollar Tree is exploring a sale of its Family Dollar brand
An exterior view of a Dollar Tree store in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania. Paul Weaver | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is considering a sale of its more grocery-focused Family Dollar brand. The company had recently shared plans to close almost 1,000 Family Dollar stores in an attempt to revamp […]
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Walmart rolls out new training programs for skilled trades as it tries to fill high-demand roles
Walmart on Wednesday said it will offer new training programs and certifications to fill high-demand roles across its business, such as HVAC technicians, opticians and software engineers. The big-box retailer said it will also offer another reason for hourly store workers to stick around: a bonus of up to $1,000 per year. Walmart, the nation’s […]
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Stock splits are all the rage with Nvidia the latest — how to know which ones to buy or avoid
Stock splits have picked up in recent months. While stock splits don’t affect a company’s value, they can catalyze a move higher or lower, according to Wolfe Research. With this in mind, the firm provided a guideline to help investors gauge whether a stock split is a buying opportunity or a sign to steer clear. […]
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Amazon Prime now includes a Grubhub food-delivery subscription
An Amazon worker delivers packages on Cyber Monday in New York, US, on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon is offering Prime members free Grubhub subscriptions in its latest effort to sweeten the perks of the $139-a-year loyalty program. The e-commerce giant previously gave Prime members a yearlong subscription […]
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Off-price retailers like TJX and Ross won’t be slowing down any time soon — here’s why
A T.J. Maxx store in Pasadena, California. Mario Anzuoni | Reuters Off-price retailers like TJX Companies and Ross are still posting sales gains and taking market share from rivals, but it’s not just because consumers are under pressure and hunting for value. Persistent inflation and rising prices for essentials like food and gas have pushed […]
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Advertisers boost spending at retailers like Walmart and Amazon as TV shrinks
An M&M’s advertisement seen on a gas pump. Courtesy: GSTV The next frontier for the ad market isn’t on TV — it’s in stores and on your phone. Television had long been the key target for advertisers, until tech companies like Alphabet and Meta-owned platforms like Facebook began to gobble up market share. While ad […]
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CIO shares Nvidia solutions to dollars in on the AI theme: ‘There’s a different way to participate in this’
Nvidia shipped at the time yet again, with its final results proving it really is exhibiting no indications of slowing down. On Wednesday, it claimed earnings that defeat estimates , with its profits skyrocketing as organizations these kinds of as Google , Microsoft , Meta , Amazon and OpenAI get billions of pounds of its […]
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E.l.f. Magnificence posts initially $1 billion calendar year, but shares fall on weaker than anticipated steerage
e.l.f Elegance products. Courtesy: e.l.f Splendor E.l.f. Magnificence posted its first billion-greenback fiscal yr on Wednesday as revenue spiked by 77% but the retailer’s shares fell as it stated it expects its expansion to sluggish. The eyes, lip, face company, known for its viral promoting and prowess in winning more than younger buyers issued guidance […]
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Why Target and McDonald’s are cutting prices and offering deals
A “low price” sign hangs from a shelf at a Target store in Miami, Florida, on May 20, 2024. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Target‘s weak quarterly earnings underscored why it cut prices on thousands of household staples: It’s struggling to win over bargain hunters. The discounter is not alone. Target’s first-quarter results on Wednesday […]
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Target will report earnings before the bell. Here’s what to expect
A customer shops at a Target store in Miami, Florida, on May 20, 2024. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Target will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, just days after it said it would cut prices on thousands of groceries and everyday items. The Minneapolis-based retailer has set low expectations for the year ahead. […]
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