Alina Selyukh
Stories
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Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is bankrupt -- again
The chain's bankruptcy filing is the second in seven years. Its troubles include unwieldy debt, shoppers' changing habits and new tariff costs.
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How Trump's tariffs are affecting prices
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases -- for now.
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Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.
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Despite rising inflation and tariff threats, Americans have kept up their spending
Despite inflation and tariff worries, retail spending data from June shows Americans still shopping with gusto. Economists cite low unemployment, bargain hunting and tariff fatigue.
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Tariff revenue is substantial. But what do they mean for back-to-school shopping?
President Trump boasted this week that his tariffs are raising "a fortune" for the U.S. government. Tariffs could also raise prices for the back-to-school and Christmas shopping seasons.
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Prime Day — er, Days — tests deal hunters' will to spend amid tariffs
Electronics and back-to-school supplies are expected to top many shoppers' lists.
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Nutella-maker Ferrero to gobble up cereal giant Kellogg for $3.1 billion
Italian candy giant Ferrero offered the American breakfast company a $3.1 billion deal too sweet to pass up.
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How are looming tariffs affecting Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is underway this week, and it's actually four days long. This year, it offers a gut check on the state of selling — and shopping — as President Trump's tariffs loom.
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Prime Day — er, Days — tests deal hunters' will to spend amid tariffs
Electronics and back-to-school supplies are expected to top many shoppers' lists.
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Here comes the bridal gown tariff
How much extra would you pay to see your dream come true? It's always a big question for wedding-planning couples. Now, there's a new twist courtesy of U.S. trade policy.
