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Walmart Stock Drops on Slower Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns

Walmart's stock fell 6.7% after reporting strong 2024 results but predicting slower 2025 growth due to potential tariff increases dampening consumer spending on non-essentials; despite exceeding Q4 revenue and earnings estimates, the company forecasts reduced profit growth.

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Reduced Inequality
lefigaro.fr
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Lidl Stands Alone as Major Food Distributors Boycott Paris Agricultural Show

The 2024 Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA) in Paris, from February 22nd to March 2nd, will feature Lidl's continued participation despite the absence of major competitors like Auchan, Intermarché, Carrefour, and Lactalis, reflecting ongoing tensions between large distributors and farmers, t...

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Tapestry Stock Soars, Outpacing Market with Strong Q2 Results

Tapestry's (TPR) stock has more than doubled since January 2024, outperforming the S&P 500; Q2 revenue reached $2.2 billion, with Coach sales up 10%, offsetting declines in Kate Spade (-10%) and Stuart Weitzman (-15%); the company added 2.7 million new North American customers, primarily Gen Z and M...

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American Malls Reimagined: Mixed-Use Model Fuels Resurgence

American malls are undergoing a transformation, with 46% of redevelopments incorporating a "live, work, play" mixed-use model that includes residential units, medical facilities, and entertainment venues to attract younger consumers and combat the challenges posed by e-commerce.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Chemist Warehouse's $32 Billion ASX Debut Shakes Up Australian Pharma Retail

Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare merged to create a $32 billion Australian pharmaceutical giant, controlling 16% of the market, sparking debate about competition but resulting in significant wealth for founders and investors.

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Walgreens Shuts Five California Stores Amidst Nationwide Closures

Walgreens will close five underperforming stores in California by March 2024, impacting 93 employees, as part of a larger plan to shut over 1,000 stores by 2027 due to changing consumer behavior and online competition, while its competitor CVS has greater scale and leverage.

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Carrefour Announces Strategic Review Amidst Reduced Profitability

Carrefour announced a large-scale strategic review of its operations, potentially including asset sales, after its 2024 net profit dropped to €723 million compared to €1.7 billion in 2023, despite a turnover of €94.6 billion. The review aims to respond to the inflationary market pressures and accele...

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Woolworths Announces Restructuring, Leading to Job Losses

Woolworths, Australia's largest supermarket chain, is undertaking a major restructuring, resulting in unspecified but 'not significant' redundancies among its 10,000 office-based staff to improve efficiency and customer focus, following a new mandate requiring at least three days a week in-office wo...

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Eyes and More to Expand Significantly in Germany

Eyes and More, a Dutch optician chain, plans to open 150 new stores in Germany by 2027, creating over 700 jobs, reflecting a broader trend of market consolidation in the German optical retail sector driven by an aging population and increased demand for higher-priced eyewear.

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Ne Zha 2" Breaks Box Office Records, Fuels China's Economic Growth

Ne Zha 2," a Chinese animated film, achieved record-breaking 10 billion yuan (1.39 billion USD) in ticket sales, becoming the first animated film to reach this milestone in a single market; its success spurred economic growth in tourism and retail sectors, showcasing a collaborative production model...

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Beales Closes Final Store, Blaming UK Budget Changes

Beales, a 144-year-old department store chain, is closing its last store in Poole, England, in May 2024, blaming rising costs stemming from recent UK budget changes, impacting 25 employees and highlighting challenges faced by smaller retailers.

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48% Bias Score

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Joann Fabrics to Close 500 Stores Amidst Second Bankruptcy

Joann Fabrics, a crafts and fabrics retailer, is closing approximately 500 stores nationwide due to its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year, citing inventory issues and a failed attempt to find a buyer, impacting communities and employees across all 50 states.

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28% Bias Score

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