Becker residents upset after USPS announces retail, delivery operations move to Monticello

That comes after the owner of the building announced that he would not renew the lease, leading to it's demolition BECKER, Minn. — The Becker community is voicing its frustrations after the United States Postal Service announced that retail and...

Nonprofit surprises 25 women with necessities, beauty products

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Women received donations of purses filled with hygiene products and other necessities from the Purses Filled with Passion nonprofit. Twenty-five women at the Salvation Army Center of Hope were able to pick out their own...

Heartbreak along Route 9W: Congers auto shops close to failure as pipeline work blocks them from customers

Some Rockland auto shop owners said their businesses are on the brink of failure because their shops are buried in a pipeline construction, and revenue is plummeting. News 12 has been following the effects of the Champlain Hudson Power Express on...

Retail settling into a distinct two-tier economy heading into Q4

Fast facts: Placer.ai reports consumers are trading down amid economic strain Value retailing has seen traffic growth, led by off-price and discounters + dollar stores Affluent shoppers are boosting traffic in luxury, grocery, and dining Tariffs,...

GCash’s GStocks PH launches IPO feature for Filipino retail investors

MANILA—GCash is launching a new feature on its GStocks PH platform that will allow everyday Filipino investors to easily participate in initial public offerings (IPOs) through broker AB Capital Securities Inc. The move aims to democratize access...

Why so many consumers are dining on a deal right now

Why are so many consumers dining on a deal? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features David Portalatin, SVP and food industry advisor for the data and technology firm Circana. Circana just released a report...

Consumers Plan 25% More Holiday Spending, Boosting Small Business Revenue

As the holiday season approaches, small business owners find themselves on the cusp of significant revenue opportunities. According to the recently released Intuit QuickBooks Holiday Shopping Report, U.S. consumers are projected to spend $263...

Super Retail Group faces shareholder backlash over alleged workplace scandal

Super Retail chair survives protest vote after scandal

Beyond Meat shares jump over 110% on Wall Street as retail investors fuel ‘meme stock’ demand — Details here

US stocks today: Beyond Meat shares jumped more than 110% during Wednesday's Wall Street session as retail investors fueled the meme stock's demand. Meme stock is a company stock which attracts sudden popularity amongst the people through the...

Consumer sector sees surge in CEO transitions

India’s consumer sector is seeing a massive churn in the corner office, driven by intense competition and the lure of more meaningful jobs in smaller enterprises. According to a recent study by WalkWater Talent Advisors, nearly one in three CEOs...

Mexican Congress Approves Higher Tax on Soft Drinks and Other Products

Mexico’s lower house of Congress has approved a series of tax increases targeting sugary beverages, cigarettes, oral serums, violent video games, and online gambling. The measures, part of the 2026 Economic Package, also include tougher oversight...

Veterans Affairs Seeks Industry Input on Genesys Cloud Customer Experience

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research on the Genesys Cloud Customer Experience using Magnify Framework Infrastructure as a Service. According to the department’s request for information issued on SAM.gov Tuesday, the...

What are consumers actually buying for the holidays?

Consumers may be tightening their purse strings, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on holiday shopping. In fact, retail sales are projected to rise between 3.5% and 4% this season, according to the new Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey by...

Majid Al Futtaim Launches SAVA, Bringing Customers Unbeatable Value

The first Emirati modern discount retailer, SAVA, combines high-quality products, affordable prices, convenience, and a modern shopping experience. SAVA’s flagship location opens today in Deira with a second branch at Jumeirah Beach Residences....

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Super Retail Group faces shareholder backlash over alleged workplace scandal

Shareholders have spurned the re-election of Super Retail Group chair Judith Swales amid a scandal over a workplace relationship and company culture. In the release of its voting intentions, the Australian Shareholders Association took aim at the...

Chilling moment 'machete' brawl breaks out in front of stunned customers at a packed Melbourne gym

By CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:11 EDT, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 10:24 EDT, 22 October 2025 Locals doing a late workout at a gym in Melbourne's east were forced to jump out of the way as a fellow gymgoer was set upon by an armed...

Dunkin’, Kahlúa turn to Salma Hayek Pinault to boost co-branded product

Dive Brief: Dunkin’ and Pernod Ricard coffee liqueur Kahlúa are promoting a co-branded product, Kahlúa Dunkin’ Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur, in a new campaign, according to a press release. “It’s Kahlunkin’” stars actor Salma Hayek Pinault in a...

How Sotheby’s sports memorabilia category is attracting new customers

Auction house Sotheby’s is synonymous with fine arts, jewelry, and other rare collectibles, but the 280-year-old business is bringing its curatorial expertise into the modern day with a growing category: sports memorabilia. Sotheby’s, which began...