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What it takes to live an America-free lifestyle in Canada. Spoiler: It's not easy.
Amid the US-Canada trade war, some Canadians are protesting by shopping locally. They're navigating higher prices, "maple-washing," and dupes.
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I source meat from US ranchers. Here's why Trump's plan to lower beef prices worries me.
Ben Spell, founder of Good Ranchers, said the US should rebuild its cattle herds, lower costs for cattle producers, and expand domestic processing.
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Meta goes on a PR blitz and updates privacy settings as venues restrict smart glasses
Meta is trying to calm the public's nerves around its smart glasses.
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How one cult grocery chain is navigating the great boomer business handover
Cult grocery chain Stew Leonard's is known for fresh dairy and animatronic characters. Now comes the serious business of handing down the company.
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I spent my Saturday with the Target exec on a mission to fix its stores
Back to school season is second only to the holidays in terms of importance for Target. We went behind the scenes to see how it's going.
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Amazon tells sellers to pay up to get your packages to you faster
Amazon encourages third-party sellers to bid for sub-Same Day delivery access, aiming to boost sales by offering faster shipping options.
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How AI data centers are making everything more expensive
AI data centers are causing a memory chip shortage, which is making phones, laptops, cameras, and consoles more expensive.
I tried all 14 Starbucks fall drinks, including its new Chaider. Here are the 4 I'd get again.
Starbucks launched 14 fall drinks this year, including the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the Pecan Cortado, and the Chaider.
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Vivian Tu, CEO of 'Your Rich BFF,' says these 3 splurges are actually worth the money
Vivian Tu, known as Your Rich BFF, makes content about smart money habits, but also isn't afraid to splurge. She shared the 3 items she'll spend on.
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Dollar General is adding more $1 items. It's stealing a page from supermarkets' playbook
Dollar General boosts $1 items by 40% ahead of the holidays, after second-quarter success. Strategy targets increasing foot traffic.
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Sam Altman's love of watches is getting memed 'Lord of the Rings' style
Sam Altman found out this week that one does not simply commission seven ultra-rare OpenAI watches without attracting a few "Lord of the Rings" jokes.
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The tariff war is colliding with Amazon's plan for growth in Canada
Internal Amazon forecasts show a major Canada expansion even as tariffs reshape cross-border commerce and supply chains.
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Target’s offensive Halloween costume is a stumble at a key moment
The controversy over an offensive Halloween costume at Target risks reigniting public anger at the company's shifting stance on diversity.
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I tried every custard shake at Shake Shack. Here's how they rank from worst to best.
Shake Shack introduced a new limited-edition flavor in August. Here's how it compares to the chain's other custard shakes.
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I ordered from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot to see how their 3-hour deliveries stack up
I ordered paper towels to test the 3-hour delivery options now available at Walmart, Target and Home Depot.
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Target says it's sorry for selling an 'offensive' Halloween clown costume
"As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry," Target said in a Monday statement on X.
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Amazon plots a new 'Tetromino' warehouse where robots tackle work that's notoriously hard to automate
Amazon's Tetromino project aims to automate delivery stations using AI and robotics, significantly enhancing package processing speed.
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Dozens of retail chains you once loved that don't exist anymore
Iconic brands like Rite Aid and Eddie Bauer are just a few chains you may never set foot in again, though some brands are seeing a second act online.
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Consumers are tightening their belts — just not on food delivery
Consumers sustain DoorDash and Uber Eats growth by prioritizing food delivery despite cutting spending elsewhere.
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The anatomy of a Morgan Stanley intern: Chipotle, a gym membership, and a flashy bag
More than 500 Wall Street Gen Z interns revealed their go-to brands in a survey this summer.
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How Uber uses AI to charge you more
Uber once sold riders on a simple promise: Order a car right from your phone for less than a taxi. Since then, prices have risen dramatically.
Walmart is giving shoppers something they've wanted for years: Apple Pay
Walmart said it is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout stations starting this week, allowing contactless cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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Under-eye patches aren’t just skincare anymore. Now, they're a flex.
Under-eye patches from brands like Topicals and Alo are redefining the anti-aging item as a new status symbol.
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Next-day shipping is old news. Now, it's all about hours — or minutes
Delivery in less than three hours used to be mostly available from the biggest retailers. Now the competition is getting bigger and faster.
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Amazon drone makes a splash after dropping a package in a Texas woman's pool: 'We're living in the Jetsons era'
An Amazon drone dropped a Texas woman's package into her backyard pool. Amazon said this week its expanding drone delivery to some 500 more cities.
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Walmart just flashed a warning sign about the US consumer — and its stock is tumbling
Walmart's stock dropped 7% as investors took in the retailer's Q2 earnings, which showed the slowest pace of growth for US sales in six years.
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Walmart says its $2.9 billion tariff refund is headed back to shoppers
Walmart said it is fulfilling its May promise to direct the bulk of tariff refunds toward improving the value it offers to customers.
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Amazon is rolling out drone delivery to 500 cities. Here’s how to see if they'll deliver to your house.
Amazon has positioned Prime Air as the next horizon in delivery services. Customers can order everything from groceries to medications.
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Target is winning back shoppers. Now it faces a big test.
Target's success with back-to-school shoppers involves overcoming several challenges the retailer has struggled with in recent years.
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Silicon Valley employees are flexing their limited-edition customized Swiss watches
Employees at OpenAI, Uber, and Palantir all flexed their limited-run timepieces from Swiss watchmaker Tudor on X this week.
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McDonald's is losing ground to rivals like Burger King with a key customer group
McDonald's sales from low-income diners dropped 2.4% last quarter, while Burger King gained, showing a shift in fast-food dynamics.
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I visited Denny's for the first time after trying Cracker Barrel and IHOP. One chain had the best breakfast — and value.
I tried Denny's for the first time and compared it to IHOP and Cracker Barrel. The best breakfast chain had value, plus great bacon and pancakes.
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Companies want employees to help build AI tools they expect them to use. That comes with 2 big challenges.
Walmart's big bet on AI is putting the burden on its employees to fix mistakes the tech is making.
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Walmart store workers have a new responsibility: correcting AI errors
Walmart is accelerating the rollout of AI tools for store workers, but the tech is prone to making mistakes that they must fix, clean up, or ignore.
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Meet Russia's richest woman, a billionaire whose e-commerce company is being targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes
Tatyana Kim founded Russian e-commerce retailer Wildberries from her apartment while on maternity leave. Now, she's a billionaire.
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Retailers face a big challenge this fall: figure out what 'value' means for shoppers
The concept of value is tricky, since it means different things to different people. Even so, it's very real, and shoppers know it when they see it.
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A granola for breastfeeding mothers has been recalled over Salmonella risk
A Hamptons-based food business has recalled a granola flavor intended for breastfeeding mothers, which is sold on Amazon.
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Nutella's empire is making a multibillion-dollar play for America's snack market
Ferrero spent billions buying US food brands, growing revenue fivefold. Its latest $3.1 billion cereal deal puts its expansion strategy to the test.
I went to Chili's and saw why the chain is competing with fast-food joints like McDonald's
Chili's reports a 6% rise in same-store sales, taking on McDonald's with new offerings, tech upgrades, and a focus on value-driven dining.
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Burger King revamped its playbook. It's working.
In the battle of fast food burgers, the home of the whopper is coming for McDonald's crown.
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The burger wars are heating up as McDonald's loses ground to an old rival
McDonald's sales growth slows as diners opt for Burger King and other rivals, seeking better deals amid rising inflation and economic challenges.
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I tried Chili's crispy chicken sandwich, which is driving sales. It showed me why the chain is winning the value wars.
Chili's said its crispy chicken sandwich is boosting sales. I tried the sandwich to see why it's become such a hit for the chain.
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David Protein founder's candy launch is full of AI typos. The brand's president says it's intentional 'rage bait.'
"We left them there for a little bit of internet rage bait," HallPass president Michael Tierney told Business Insider. "It's worked."
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Here are the biggest companies that have followed Elon Musk out of Delaware
Elon Musk urged companies to ditch Delaware last year after a judge voided his $55 billion pay package.
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I ordered the same breakfast at Cracker Barrel and IHOP. Both offered value, but only one dominated most categories.
I compared the same breakfast at Cracker Barrel and IHOP to see which chain restaurant has the best eggs, pancakes, meat, coffee, and overall value.
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Patrón thinks its biggest selling point is what's not in its tequila
Patrón found a creative workaround to rules that bar it from using the words "additive free" in its marketing.
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GLP-1 drugs are fueling the rise of the 'big kids' market, one mega restaurant chain says
Diners on GLP-1 drugs are increasingly opting for smaller kids meals, said Cava CEO Brett Schulman.
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I tried Arby's new Buffalo chicken meal deal. It left me stuffed, and the price surprised me.
Arby's introduced a Buffalo chicken sandwich to its Meat & 3 deal, providing a full meal with sides, dessert, and drink, starting at $7.99.
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