Serena Williams made a subtle business move at the 2024 US Open
Serena Williams returned to the US Open for the first time since 2022, and she used her time there wisely: to promote her makeup brand.
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I'm an executive member at Costco. Here are 13 items I buy to make meal prepping easy.
As an executive Costco member, I buy salmon, chicken breasts, and ground turkey to make a variety of dishes for weekly meal prep.
Here's how these successful CEOs managed to lose it all
Some high-powered CEOs lost their fortunes after corporate controversies and scandals. Here's a look at what happened.
Gen Z men and women spend their money and free time very differently
Gen Z men and women have different social media and streaming preferences and spending habits. A new Morning Consult report breaks them down.
These 2024 status symbols show that it's not all about quiet luxury anymore
Quiet luxury is making way for other looks. Trends like classic Americana and corporate vibes are emerging among the most fashion-forward.
Who is Donald Tang, the public face of Shein, who employees know better than their own company's CEO?
Donald Tang is considered the most "visible leader" of the Singapore-based company currently embroiled in controversy over its labor practices.
The ultra-rich who own $1 million gold bars probably aren't focused on profits amid soaring gold prices, experts say
The cost to store and protect physical gold can easily eat up a lot of its increase in value, but for some investors, it's still a worthwhile bet.
The Walton family empire: Inside the lives of the billionaire Walmart heirs collectively worth more than Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos
The three surviving children of Walmart founder Sam Walton have a collective net worth of about $293 billion, more than either Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.
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I tried every burger at In-N-Out and ranked them from worst to best
We went to In-N-Out and ordered and ranked every burger, including the ones on the chain's "not-so-secret" menu.
I worked at Erewhon, a high-end grocery store, for a year. Here are 6 things I wish customers knew.
As a former Erewhon employee, I wish customers knew their smoothie orders take time and certain employees can be tipped.
14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less
This September, Aldi is stocking its shelves with seasonal fall desserts, unique pizzas, fun dips, and quick meals, all for $5 or less each.
Starbucks is suffering from a mountain of mobile orders and chronic understaffing, a store employee says
Starbucks' long customer wait times at one store are due to too few employees on the job, one worker said. Mobile orders also make the job harder.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla and Lucid Motors to Goldman Sachs and Shell
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Goldman Sachs, IBM, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
Inside the legal battle over Kroger and Albertsons — and the fate of the biggest supermarket merger in US history
Kroger and Albertsons are duking it out with US antitrust regulators who have sued to block the proposed $24.6 billion merger.
Retailers are highlighting two very different realities emerging among squeezed US shoppers
While Walmart, T.J. Maxx, and Nordstrom say middle-income shoppers are still spending, Dollar General showed that low-income consumers are in trouble.
I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King, and the least expensive was the best
Burger King's classic cheeseburger had the most flavorful burger patty and was the best value.
North Americans aren't buying as much Lululemon, but Chinese consumers can't get enough
Lululemon's revenue jumped 34% in China. A controversy over new leggings didn't hurt the company, the CEO said.
Tyson's finance chief is out of the job. The Tyson heir got the gig at 32, making him the youngest Fortune 500 CFO.
John Randal Tyson, an heir to the founder of Tyson Foods, isn't returning to his executive role at the company — but he's staying on as an employee.
Red Lobster's next CEO once explained why he doesn't practice work-life balance
Red Lobster's incoming CEO said he didn't practice work-life balance, though he acknowledged that wouldn't work for people whose work stresses them out.
Dollar General just showed how bad things are for budget-conscious shoppers
Dollar General's earnings show that low-income consumers are suffering — and that it can't make as much money in hard times as thought.
I tried and ranked all of Burger King's chicken wraps. The spicy wrap was a flavorful, low-calorie option.
Burger King offers chicken wraps in four flavors. Here's how they rank.
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A Kroger exec reportedly testified that the supermarket giant raised prices of milk and eggs beyond inflation costs
Kroger's senior director for pricing was questioned in court about an internal email he sent regarding the prices of staple household items.
Nordstrom results show Americans are hunting for discounts
As shoppers have been cutting spending, Nordstrom Rack and other discount stores have reported sales increases.
I take the train to Trader Joe's and only buy what I can carry home. Here are 11 items I love to pick up.
I take the train to Trader Joe's and only buy what I can carry home. Some of my favorite items include the triple-ginger snaps and truffle aioli.
Even retail's biggest comeback story isn't safe from economic worries
Abercrombie & Fitch's stock fell despite positive earnings after its CEO warned of economic uncertainties.
I went to Arby's for the first time. I paid $38 for a delicious, meat-filled feast that easily could've fed 3 people.
Arby's is known for its slogan, "We have the meats." Its food supports this claim.
I source clothes and accessories for wealthy clients and celebrities. These are my 4 secrets to dressing like the rich.
Gab Waller is a fashion sourcer who works with wealthy and high-profile clients. She shared the keys to dressing like you're rich.
Ikea aims to compete with eBay with launch of secondhand online marketplace
Ikea launched a secondhand marketplace for customers to buy pre-owned items in an effort to compete with resale sites, Financial Times reported.
The rise and fall of Allbirds: How the buzzy sneaker company went from IPO darling to trading below $1
Allbirds is trying to turn the corner on a challenging chapter after going from a footwear brand worn by tech bros to a company on the brink.
Billionaire Temu founder's reign as China's richest person is over just weeks after it began
Colin Huang resigned from Google in 2007 to set up several companies, including e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Now, he's worth more than $35 billion.
Meet the 35-year-old CEO who wants to turn around bankrupt Red Lobster
Damola Adamolekun, former P.F. Chang's CEO, is set to lead Red Lobster as it emerges from bankruptcy.
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Temu's parent company's stock tanked on a major warning sign from the cheap e-commerce brand
The company reported about $4.4 billion in profits in the quarter, a 144% increase compared to last year — but the CEO said such profits won't last.
How Walmart heiress Alice Walton, the world's richest woman, spends her $95 billion fortune
The 74-year-old Walmart heiress Alice Walton, the world's richest woman, spends her $95 billion fortune amassing an art collection and breeding horses.
I took my kids shopping for school supplies at Walmart and Target. I found way better clearance deals at the latter.
I took my two teenagers shopping for school supplies at Target and Walmart in August to see which chain had better clearance deals and prices.
Gold experts explain what the record-high prices really mean
The price of gold has beaten all expectations for the year, and the forces driving it higher don't seem to be easing off anytime soon.
10 things you should never do at a golf course, according to PGA pros and employees
Leaving marks on the green and breaking dress codes are some of the things employees and golf pros wish people would stop doing at their courses.
5 ways rich Chinese Gen Zers are redefining luxury
Gen Z shoppers in China prioritize craftsmanship, brand stories, and reflecting trends like slow living and mindful consumption, experts say.
Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice in 25 states over high arsenic levels
The recall affects the "Great Value" apple juices produced by beverage manufacturer Refresco. FDA raised the recall urgency to a Class II risk.
I asked 5 Starbucks baristas to make me their favorite off-menu drinks. I'd order them all again despite the prices.
I had five Starbucks baristas make me their favorite custom, off-menu drinks. I loved their spins on shaken espresso and custom cold foams.
Peloton fans are angry about a new 'Activation Fee' for anyone buying a used bike on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist
Peloton fans are calling out the company for being "greedy" after it introduced a $95 activation fee for used bikes.
I created Løci, the sneaker brand loved by Nicki Minaj, after quitting my job in finance. Here's how I did it.
Emmanuel Eribo quit his finance job to start luxury sneaker brand Løci, which is beloved by Nicki Minaj. Here's how he became an entrepreneur and CEO.
China is Starbucks' 2nd biggest market, but sales are slumping. Here's why.
China is Starbucks' second-biggest market but analysts question how well its format and prices work in the country.
Economist Paul Krugman defends Harris' price-gouging plan — but 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary calls it a 'horror film'
Kamala Harris' plan to crack down on price gouging sparked accusations of communism from some conservatives, but others rallied around the idea.
Shein found two cases of child labor at its suppliers last year
The company suspended the suppliers for 30 days and terminated contracts with the underage workers.
The baseline price tag for looking cool for school is $1,000 for 9 hot items
Gen Z's back-to-school "it" list includes Adidas sneakers, a $24 tinted lip balm, and Airpods Max.
China's version of UberEats says it now delivers snacks to the Great Wall for 56 cents using drones
Food delivery giant Meituan has launched delivery drones to the tourist destination, as the country tries to boosts its "low-altitude economy."
Goodbye backpacks. The cool kids are going back to school with a $155 Longchamp tote in hand.
Forget backpacks. College and high school students are carrying Le Pliage totes from the French designer brand Longchamp at school instead.
Chick-fil-A just opened a wild new store design that it says handles three times as many drive-thru cars as other stores
Chick-fil-A's newest location, in McDonough, Georgia, is drive-thru only and can handle three times as many cars as the chain's normal restaurants.
I canceled my Costco membership after a year. I loved the store, but it fueled my worst habits.
I had a Costco membership for one year but I'd never go back to shopping at the warehouse. Throughout my membership, I became a worse shopper.
Fast food has a Gen Z problem
Gen Z diners were less likely than other generations to say that fast-food restaurants were a good value, Morning Consult found.