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.
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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.
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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.
The grocery wars are heating up as Walmart rolls out new Burger King discounts for members
Walmart+ members get new Burger King discounts and perks as its rivalry with Amazon Prime heats up.
Some fast-food restaurants in the US are paying workers in Asia and Africa to take customers' orders via video call
Rather than finding workers locally, some fast-food restaurants in the US are paying cashiers on different continents to take orders via video call.
Pumpkin Spice Latte season is coming earlier than ever. Starbucks could use the jolt.
The PSL debuted in early September back in 2015, though its release has come earlier and earlier. Now it's back on Thursday.
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Target's plan to lock in shoppers is working brilliantly
Target managed to return to sales growth by offering attractive value for American households who are increasingly careful about their spending.
Starbucks' new CEO will have the use of a private jet from California to Seattle every week to meet its RTO rules
Starbucks requires employees to be in the office three days a week, and it seems incoming CEO Brian Niccol will be no exception.
These 12 handbags make the smartest investment
Handbags can sell for double their retail price on the resale market. These are the best ones to buy as investment pieces, according to The RealReal.
McDonald's and Burger King's meal deals aren't changing fast food's pricey reputation
Diners' perception of fast food's good value has stayed the same despite offers like McDonald's $5 meal deal, a new survey showed.
Americans are doing less DIY. It's another worrying sign for the economy.
DIY customers are waiting "on the sidelines" for markets to improve, Lowe's CEO said.
7 things you should never do in a plant shop, according to owners and employees
Touching specialty plants and stealing propagations are some of the things plant-shop owners and nursery employees wish people would stop doing.
I compared Rihanna's and Beyoncé's haircare lines, and one product is now permanently part of my routine
I tried Rihanna and Beyoncé's haircare brands, comparing their shampoos, deep conditioners, and curl creams. Fenty's The Homecurl was the standout.
Lowe's is the latest company to back down on DEI
While some companies are moving away from diversity programs, it's something a majority of Americans support, per an April poll.
LVMH made a huge splash in its first big Olympics push. The retail giant should do it again, a luxury expert says.
LVMH gave clients "once-in-a-lifetime access" and hosted high-profile events attended by fashion and sport icons.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla and Lucid Motors to Google and Paramount
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Paramount, IBM, Google, Dell, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
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The Canadian company behind Circle K wants to buy 7-Eleven's Japanese owner in a blockbuster deal
Seven & i Holdings says it will review the takeover offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard, which would unite the 7-Eleven and Circle K brands.
Why Lego is so expensive
The most expensive Lego sets cost $850. How did Lego go from a children's toy to a collector's item? And why is it so expensive?
Fast-food price hikes reach 'tipping point' as chains try to reset their menus with value deals and combos
To attract cash-strapped diners amid sliding sales, fast-food chains have been turning to combo deals and value menus.
I went to Taco Bell for the first time. I thought it would be cheaper.
Taco Bell has been doubling down on value, and it's working. I visited one of its restaurants to see just how tasty and cheap its food is.
A Walgreens employee describes routine theft at his store — and how he's not allowed to stop it
A Walgreens employee says that his manager has told him he can't question or pursue potential shoplifters despite frequent theft at his store.
How this Gen Z founder got the coolest girls in the world to wear her jeans, from Taylor Swift to Hailey Bieber — and built a multi-million dollar denim brand
Elena Bonvicini, 25, started EB Denim while in high school. It's now been worn by Kylie Jenner and Gigi Hadid, and is set to do $3 million in revenue.
See inside the luxury shopping village that's like Disneyland if you're looking to pick up Dior and Gucci at a discount
Bicester Village shows how luxury brands can sell off items for a discount without sacrificing the premium shopping experience.
Walmart is now offering price cuts on more than 7,200 items, and it's not done yet
Walmart has cut prices on a wide range of items, and CEO Doug McMillon says brands should "do the right things" to keep discounts going.
Here's a new look at Elon Musk's 24-hour Hollywood Tesla diner and drive-in
Photos taken in Los Angeles showed the latest progress on Elon Musk's diner and drive-in theater, which is also a Tesla Supercharging station.
6 leadership lessons from Brian Niccol, the new Starbucks CEO who revived Chipotle
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol tracks trends on TikTok and Snapchat, welcomes fresh ideas and feedback, and maintains high standards.
I'm a Costco superfan. The prices are hard to beat and you can get pretty much anything there — I've even booked my mom a cruise.
Michael McKinlay, a self-proclaimed Costco "superfan," has used it to buy hockey sticks, hire rental cars, and even book a cruise for his mom.
The daily routine of Starbucks' new CEO starts with a 5:45 a.m. coffee — and it's been that way since his Chipotle days
Brian Niccol is stepping down as CEO of Chipotle to take over the chief executive role at Starbucks in September. Here's his daily routine.
Sara Blakely just became an entrepreneur again, but not everyone's sure about $400 sneaker heels
Sara Blakely floated the idea of comfortable stilettos in 2013, but early reactions to the billionaire's latest venture have been mixed.
After trying on shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap, I found the most expensive items weren't worth the splurge
I tried on similar men's polos at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. I compared the shirts based on how they fit, the fabric, and the cost.
Starbucks' new CEO is set to make up to $113 million — the average total pay for a barista is $49,000
Brian Niccol is set to get up to $113 million in compensation as Starbucks' CEO, most of it in stock rewards.
These graphs show how much people have cut back on visiting Starbucks — a key driver of its sudden management shake-up
Comparable sales are down in Starbucks' two biggest markets: the US and China. Analysts say it needs to focus on its prices.
'Strong' Walmart results come as a relief for the retail sector
Walmart posted better-than-expected sales for its second quarter and raised its profit outlook, sending shares higher in premarket trading.
Warren Buffett is betting on a glow-up for Ulta Beauty
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway added Ulta Beauty and Heico to its stock portfolio last quarter as it slashed its huge stake in Apple.
Bill Gates's farmland produces McDonald's fries — and 4 other fascinating facts from a new book on the ex-Microsoft CEO
Bill Gates's farmland grows potatoes for McDonald's fries, he owns a stake in the Four Seasons, and other facts from a book on Microsoft's cofounder.