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Back-to-School Costs Soar 9% Amidst Tariff Impacts
Online back-to-school apparel and accessory prices surged 9% year-over-year in July, impacting families financially as discounts also decreased; experts attribute the increase to the lagged effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Back-to-School Costs Soar 9% Amidst Tariff Impacts
Online back-to-school apparel and accessory prices surged 9% year-over-year in July, impacting families financially as discounts also decreased; experts attribute the increase to the lagged effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
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Target CEO Cornell to Step Down Amidst Sales Slump
Target CEO Brian Cornell announced his resignation, effective February 2024, following recent slow sales and a 21% net income drop in the quarter ending August; COO Michael Fiddelke will replace him.
Target CEO Cornell to Step Down Amidst Sales Slump
Target CEO Brian Cornell announced his resignation, effective February 2024, following recent slow sales and a 21% net income drop in the quarter ending August; COO Michael Fiddelke will replace him.
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Home Depot to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty
Home Depot announced modest price increases on some imported goods due to higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, impacting its net income despite a 5% sales increase; economic uncertainty and high interest rates are delaying large home renovation projects.
Home Depot to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty
Home Depot announced modest price increases on some imported goods due to higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, impacting its net income despite a 5% sales increase; economic uncertainty and high interest rates are delaying large home renovation projects.
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Lidl's Sales Surge Challenges UK Supermarket Hierarchy
Lidl's sales rose 10.7% in the three months to August 11, almost double the market average, putting it 0.1 percentage points behind Morrisons (8.4% share) as consumers sought cheaper groceries amid high inflation. Tesco leads with 28.4% market share, while Asda (-2.6% sales growth) and Morrisons fac...
Lidl's Sales Surge Challenges UK Supermarket Hierarchy
Lidl's sales rose 10.7% in the three months to August 11, almost double the market average, putting it 0.1 percentage points behind Morrisons (8.4% share) as consumers sought cheaper groceries amid high inflation. Tesco leads with 28.4% market share, while Asda (-2.6% sales growth) and Morrisons fac...
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US Economy Remains Strong Despite Trade Uncertainty
Despite decreased consumer sentiment due to President Trump's tariffs, US retail sales rose 0.5% in July, fueled by low unemployment (4.2%) and businesses' proactive strategies to mitigate tariff costs; however, rising producer prices signal potential future inflation.
US Economy Remains Strong Despite Trade Uncertainty
Despite decreased consumer sentiment due to President Trump's tariffs, US retail sales rose 0.5% in July, fueled by low unemployment (4.2%) and businesses' proactive strategies to mitigate tariff costs; however, rising producer prices signal potential future inflation.
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Spanish Inflation Eases in July, But Food Prices Remain a Concern
Spain's July inflation eased to 2.7%, down from 10.8% three years ago; food prices also rose 2.7%, with some items like eggs increasing while others like olive oil decreased; consumer behavior shifts toward smaller quantities and budget brands.
Spanish Inflation Eases in July, But Food Prices Remain a Concern
Spain's July inflation eased to 2.7%, down from 10.8% three years ago; food prices also rose 2.7%, with some items like eggs increasing while others like olive oil decreased; consumer behavior shifts toward smaller quantities and budget brands.
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Retailers Face Rising Tariff Costs: Walmart Sales Grow Despite Price Hikes
Walmart's US sales grew 4.6% despite rising weekly tariff costs, contrasting with Home Depot's slower 1.4% growth due to economic uncertainty, not primarily price increases.
Retailers Face Rising Tariff Costs: Walmart Sales Grow Despite Price Hikes
Walmart's US sales grew 4.6% despite rising weekly tariff costs, contrasting with Home Depot's slower 1.4% growth due to economic uncertainty, not primarily price increases.
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Target Appoints Internal CEO Amidst Sales Decline
US retail giant Target appointed Michael Fiddelke, its chief operating officer, as its new CEO, replacing Brian Cornell in February, amidst declining sales and share price due to rising prices, tariff uncertainty, and competition, prompting concerns about consumer spending on discretionary products.
Target Appoints Internal CEO Amidst Sales Decline
US retail giant Target appointed Michael Fiddelke, its chief operating officer, as its new CEO, replacing Brian Cornell in February, amidst declining sales and share price due to rising prices, tariff uncertainty, and competition, prompting concerns about consumer spending on discretionary products.
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UK Grocery Inflation Eases Slightly, But High Food Prices Persist
UK grocery inflation dipped to 5% in the four weeks ending August 10th, down from 5.2%, but is predicted to rise to 6% by year-end, impacting household budgets; restaurant visits are down 6% due to increased grocery spending.
UK Grocery Inflation Eases Slightly, But High Food Prices Persist
UK grocery inflation dipped to 5% in the four weeks ending August 10th, down from 5.2%, but is predicted to rise to 6% by year-end, impacting household budgets; restaurant visits are down 6% due to increased grocery spending.
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Inflation, Earnings Reports to Shape Market Trends
This week's economic focus is on inflation data and corporate earnings, influencing the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision and investor sentiment in retail and technology sectors.
Inflation, Earnings Reports to Shape Market Trends
This week's economic focus is on inflation data and corporate earnings, influencing the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision and investor sentiment in retail and technology sectors.
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US Economy Remains Strong Despite Tariffs and Low Consumer Sentiment
Despite low consumer sentiment (58.6) and Trump's tariffs, the US economy remains strong due to low unemployment (4.2%), robust consumer spending (contributing 70% to economic output), and businesses' effective mitigation strategies, although inflationary pressures are rising.
US Economy Remains Strong Despite Tariffs and Low Consumer Sentiment
Despite low consumer sentiment (58.6) and Trump's tariffs, the US economy remains strong due to low unemployment (4.2%), robust consumer spending (contributing 70% to economic output), and businesses' effective mitigation strategies, although inflationary pressures are rising.
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Rising Grocery Prices Stress American Families
Rising grocery prices in the US, up 2.2% year-over-year in July, are causing significant financial stress for American families, leading to changes in shopping habits as consumers seek ways to cut costs amid soaring prices for beef and coffee.
Rising Grocery Prices Stress American Families
Rising grocery prices in the US, up 2.2% year-over-year in July, are causing significant financial stress for American families, leading to changes in shopping habits as consumers seek ways to cut costs amid soaring prices for beef and coffee.
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44% Bias Score
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