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Google loses massive antitrust case over its search dominance in ruling that could change the internet
A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world’s best-known companies.
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17-year-old student won $10,000 and used it to fund her Amazon side hustle—now it brings in $71,000 a month
Bella Lin’s side hustle GuineaLoft sells cages and small pet accessories on Amazon. Here’s how she doubled her sales.
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FTC launches probe into ‘surveillance pricing' that it says links cost to customer data
The agency is seeking more information about how AI is used to change pricing rapidly based on data about customer behavior and characteristics.
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Walmart revamps its young adult clothing line in pursuit of fashion credibility
The retooling of the No Boundaries label is part of a strategy to get customers to think of Walmart as a place to buy cool clothes.
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Costco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017
Costco will hike its annual membership fees by $5 in the U.S. and Canada starting Sept. 1.
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Saks Fifth Avenue parent HBC to acquire Neiman Marcus Group in $2.65 billion deal
The deal will establish Saks Global, which will include Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus’ namesake department store chain and Bergdorf Goodman.
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What to know about the closing of all Bob's Stores
All Bob’s Stores locations will be closing this month and all inventory will be liquidated, according to the parent company. Here’s what you need to know about the future of the business, the going out-of-business sales, gift cards and more. The final day of operation is to be determined. Going-out-of-business sales are now underway for all stores that are...
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Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more
Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over the next three years.
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Mallrats rejoice: Limited Too teases a comeback next month
Limited Too, the tween retailer spun off from the adult edition The Limited, is making a comeback next month. A social media account for the brand confirmed in an Instagram post that its relaunching in July, thought it’s not clear whether the brand will be opening its own brick-and-mortar stores or an e-commerce site. “Here to tell you this...
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Living BOLDLY with Nicole Walters
Nicole Walters has proven that moms can really do it all. After quitting her job live on social media to build her own million-dollar brand, Nicole was able to use her business-oriented mind to raise three empowered daughters. She discusses her story with Maria, along with some tips for success found in her New York Times best seller “Nothing is...
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Constance Marie shares the biggest business lesson she's learned as an actress
“I’ve learned that Hollywood is missing out on billions of dollars by not marketing to the Latino community,” actress Constance Marie said.
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How private equity rolled Red Lobster
After Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, some analysts say the root of its woes was not the endless shrimp promotions but a financing technique favored by a powerful force in the financial industry known as private equity.
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Goldman Sachs Chief visits the Chief Executives Club
Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon sits down and talks to area executives for the latest Chief Executives Club at Boston College.
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Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries
San Francisco-based Instacart said Tuesday that its U.S. shoppers will see a “Restaurants” tab in the company’s app in the coming weeks.
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32-year-old mom's Poshmark side hustle brings in nearly $4,000 a month—she only works 3 to 4 hours a day
Maria Jones started selling clothing on Poshmark in October 2017. She’s since grossed more than $300,000 on the site altogether.
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The Sports Bra, Oregon pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion
Just two years after opening, the bar announced plans to go nationwide through a franchise model.
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Momofuku backs down from defending its ‘chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term.
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New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday
Most of California’s fast food workers are set to be paid at least $20 per hour. A new law mandating the minimum wage increase for fast food workers is scheduled to take effect on Monday.
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Kevin Mandia Highlights Latest Chief Executives Club
CEO Kevin Mandia as keynote speaker at Chief Executives Club.
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Target announces major changes to how customers can check out at stores
Target has announced a major change to its self checkout policy.