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Tag: Shopping and Retail
Hudson’s Bay Stores to Close in Canada
Bargain hunters picked over what was left at the Hudson’s Bay Company’s remaining stores, part of a vast empire that was North America’s oldest company.
U.K. Retail Giant M&S Says Customer Data Was Compromised in Cyberattack
The company suspended online orders for weeks after the breach, which may have exposed contact details and birth dates.
How Labubus Turned Into a Global Sensation
Online and in person, people are clamoring to get their hands on Labubus, which are dolls that are “well-intentioned” but somewhat mischievous.
Once Shunned by Japanese Consumers, Korean Rice Now Flies Off the Shelves
Faced with shortages and rising prices for domestic rice, many Japanese are doing what was once unthinkable — buying a foreign variety.
Trump’s Tariff Threats Chill Italy’s Cheese Makers
Italian food producers worry that tariffs may price them out of the American market amid competition from U.S. goods that look and sound as if they are from Italy.
How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping
Fast fashion retailers rely heavily on shipping by air. The president’s tariffs could change that.
Dollar Tree Is Selling Family Dollar for $1 Billion
Nearly 10 years after buying Family Dollar for about $9 billion, Dollar Tree announced it would sell the retailer to two private equity firms.
Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, baffling and angering America’s biggest trading partners.
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.