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Retail sales up a modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty and fading benefits from tax refunds

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May as amid continuing economic uncertainty and fading benefits from generous government tax refunds. Retail sales rose 0.2% in June…

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Jul 16 • 9:01 AM EDT • Business • wtop.com
Kansas City’s Black-owned businesses court World Cup visitors with a new shopping guide

The hope is that the World Cup, predicted to bring in more prospective shoppers than Kansas City has ever seen at once, jumpstarts long-term growth.

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Jun 19 • 11:15 AM EDT • Business • startlandnews.com
New Huntsville Shoppers Seek Experiential Retail, Community Connections

Huntsville’s growth is undeniable, and its thriving retail market clearly reflects this progress. As demographics across the metro area continue to evolve,

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Oct 2 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • huntsvillebusinessjournal.com
Florida woman died after eating E coli-tainted frozen blueberries from Publix, lawsuit alleges

A Florida family is suing Publix and Quirch Foods, alleging contaminated GreenWise frozen blueberries caused a woman's death and hospitalized her son.

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Sep 23 • 6:30 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Major supermarket chain closes at least 39 stores as nationwide overhaul takes shape

The grocery giant is closing underperforming locations across several banners, with some stores being consolidated into larger-format locations.

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Aug 12 • 7:11 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
What to Stream: 'Hoppers,' 'Love Island,' Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie albums

New albums from Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie, along with the streaming debut of the animated hit “Hoppers,” are among the entertainment highlights this week. “Hoppers,” a Pixar comedy

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Jun 1 • 12:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
What to Stream: ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Love Island,’ Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie albums

New albums from Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie, along with the streaming debut of the animated hit “Hoppers,” are among the entertainment highlights this week.

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Jun 1 • 12:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Gap just hired an exec to get shoppers to think of it beyond clothes

Jamie Drew is charged with looking beyond traditional fashion partnerships to areas beyond apparel to reach new audiences and create new businesses.

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Sep 9 • 8:30 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Kansas City’s Black-owned businesses court World Cup visitors with a new shopping guide

Kansas City G.I.F.T, a nonprofit focused on growing Black entrepreneurship, will distribute a guide in June that features 30 Black-owned businesses. The hope is that the World Cup, predicted to bring in more prospective shoppers than Kansas City has ever seen at once, jumpstarts long-term growth.

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Jun 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • kcur.org
The Roku TV Best Buy Shoppers Recommend The Most

Roku TVs are popular for users who want a smart TV with minimal hassle, and this model has proven to be the most popular among owners.

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Aug 16 • 11:17 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
The Best Prime Day Deals on AirPods, Apple Watch, AirTag, and More

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is here, and it will last for four days, ending this Friday, June 26. As it does every year, Prime Day offers shoppers a huge selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, and there are already many deals you can get on sale ahead of the event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Jun 22 • 3:11 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in April

The latest PCE inflation data was released by the Commerce Department and showed that inflation rose and remained elevated in April due in part to the Iran war's impact.

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May 28 • 8:37 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
The Science Of The Beauty Box Boom

Best of The Summer Beauty Edits & the psychology of why we buy them. Beauty boxes from Sephora, Cult Beauty and Boots are booming as shoppers chase luxury beauty bargains, curated discovery and the psychology of smart spending.

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May 28 • 9:54 AM EDT • Science • forbes.com
Retail sales up a modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty and fading benefits from tax refunds

Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May amid continuing economic uncertainty and fading benefits from generous government tax refunds.

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Jul 16 • 8:45 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low

Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of the benefit to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.

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Aug 20 • 7:29 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Inflation cooled in July but remained elevated as Fed weighs rate hikes

The Labor Department released the consumer price index (CPI) for July which showed that inflation cooled, even as the pace of price growth remained elevated.

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Aug 12 • 8:32 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
How shoppers can navigate recent food recalls and outbreaks, according to a health expert
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Aug 8 • 11:23 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Albertsons warns of softer grocery demand as consumers pull back

Albertsons cut its annual outlook after comparable grocery sales declined, while digital and pharmacy growth helped offset pressure in its core business.

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Jul 24 • 9:34 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
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How the record setting heat is impacting business on King Street

Sweltering temperatures are taking a toll on foot traffic along downtown Charleston’s King Street, with business owners and shoppers saying the summer heat

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Aug 19 • 7:52 PM EDT • Business • abcnews4.com
Target notches much-needed win in first quarter of turnaround strategy

Target's first quarter crushed expectations, netting $25.4 billion in sales, as shoppers flocked to the retailer's renewed mix of trend and value.

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May 20 • 6:40 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Grocery Stores Lower Prices as Consumers Pare Spending

While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall.

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Jul 9 • 10:59 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Sales take a hit at ‘Trump Town’ merch store as shoppers voice frustration over president’s policies

Fans are still coming through the doors to buy Trump merchandise but even they are disappointed in some of the president’s moves.

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Oct 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

European luxury brands have sharpened their focus on the United States, with a surge of store openings and fashion shows to lure a ​new crop of wealthy shoppers enriched by the AI and tech boom and offset weak consumer confidence in the rest of the world.

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Jun 2 • 12:03 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Belk to shut down Gwinnett County department store after 25 years in business

After 25 years in business, the Belk in Norcross is closing its doors for good, and it's offering shoppers some deals before it shuts down.

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Oct 2 • 1:11 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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This business said Spirit Airlines' exit also took shoppers
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Aug 4 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
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Amazon Prime Day is underway, and entertainment and lifestyle expert Josh McBride shared some standout deals to help shoppers save big.

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Jun 23 • 12:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktnv.com
Seattle shoppers skeptical about Kroger promise to slash prices

Kroger, parent of Fred Meyer and QFC, promises to slash prices by changing how it resupplies its stores. Shoppers aren't holding their breath.

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May 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Resale boutique thrives amid tariffs

At Le Shoppe Modern in Keego Harbor, shoppers can browse art, vintage pottery, lamps, furniture and more at prices ranging from $50 to $500,000.

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Jun 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
Walmart Sales Rise as Its E-Commerce Business Grows

The retailer said shoppers pushed its grocery, general merchandise and online sales higher in the most recent quarter.

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May 21 • 7:02 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market

Costco shoppers will soon have to say goodbye to two popular Kirkland Signature beers as the retailer's partnership with Deschutes Brewery comes to an end.

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Jul 8 • 4:24 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Why Gen Z Fashion Shoppers Are Flocking to Shoppable Livestream Shopping Events

The way young shoppers find, judge and buy clothes is being rebuilt in real time.

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Sep 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • miamiherald.com
America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again

Consumers have never hated an economy as much as this one, and they’re taking out their frustrations by doing what they do best.

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May 21 • 8:42 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
The Prime Day TV deals worth waiting for

Prime Day TV deals start June 23. Our TV expert explains which OLED, QLED, and budget models are worth watching and what shoppers should avoid.

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Jun 21 • 7:31 AM EDT • Technology • businessinsider.com
Iran war piles pressure on Germany

"It’s scary because we don’t know what’s going to happen next.” Fruitsellers, industry bosses, and shoppers in eastern Germany reflect on 100 days of the Iran war, and the rise of the far-right.

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Jun 5 • 12:26 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
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Why Costco and Walmart stocks are falling despite strong sales, earnings

Costco and Walmart are gaining shoppers, but their premium valuations leave little room for anything short of near-perfect growth.

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Oct 6 • 5:50 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
What Amazon's first ChatGPT ads say about its AI ambitions

Amazon buys ChatGPT ads to reach more shoppers while limiting OpenAI's access to its shopping data.

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Jun 22 • 4:43 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Fed's favored inflation gauge showed prices pulled back in June

The Fed's favored inflation gauge eased but remained elevated in June, with PCE inflation remaining well above the Fed's 2% target.

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Jul 30 • 8:33 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
These Michigan businesses are finding a silver lining with tariffs

Resale and salvage retailers are taking advantage of a circular, domestic supply chain as shoppers shift to bargain-hunting and buying local.

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Jun 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
How easy is it to get weight-loss drugs online? Secret shoppers from Yale found out.

The quality of care by online providers offering lower-cost knockoff versions of weight loss drugs is an increasingly urgent issue.

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Jul 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Why Americans are leasing fewer cars

Vehicle leasing has declined in the United States in recent years, curbing what has long been a preferred route to new wheels for many car ​shoppers.

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Jul 30 • 6:04 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Sony Up Quarterly Home Entertainment Revenue 4% to $110 Million

Sony Pictures Entertainment July 31 reported $110 million in home entertainment revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, up 4% from revenue of $106 million during the previous year period. Top-selling titles in the quarter included Avatar: Fire and Ash, Hoppers, Ready of Not 2: Here I Come, Avatar: 3 Movie Collection, 28 Years … Continue reading "Sony Up Quarterly Home Entertainment Revenue 4% to $110 Million"

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Jul 31 • 3:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • mediaplaynews.com
Knoxville shoppers support small businesses across the country at Vintage Market Days

Vintage Market Days of Knoxville returned to the Expo Center for three days of the community supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

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Sep 20 • 3:06 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Knoxville shoppers support small businesses across the country at Vintage Market Days

Vintage Market Days of Knoxville returned to the Expo Center for three days of the community supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

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Sep 20 • 3:06 PM EDT • Business • wate.com
e.l.f. Beauty plans price cuts to court price-sensitive shoppers

After the company cut the price of e.l.f.'s Halo Glow skin tint from $18 to $14, sales picked up nearly 40%.

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May 21 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Shoppers buying online while drunk is big business—but who is responsible?

One Sunday morning, Juliet* woke up to a delivery driver with a large package that she had no recollection of ordering. She was quick to dismiss it as an e-commerce mistake before the card inside helped ...

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Sep 4 • 11:20 AM EDT • Business • phys.org
Ikea expands US buyback program to all stores in September

Ikea expands its buyback program to all US stores, appealing to budget-conscious and design-savvy shoppers in the growing secondhand market.

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Aug 9 • 5:47 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Amazon just broke one of Apple Wallet’s best recent features

With a new Amazon change, Apple Wallet order tracking has just been downgraded in a big way for Amazon shoppers.

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Jul 20 • 10:03 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
LeBron James is everything Philadelphia wants. And everything it can’t stand

The city has embraced its new superstar with open arms, even as he choppers in from Manhattan and makes no secret of the fact that Philadelphia was never his first choice

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Oct 10 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
JD Sports Trips Over the Sneaker Cycle

The sportswear retailer cut its profit outlook by £50 million (about $68 million) as young shoppers pulled back, North America weakened and sneaker demand lost its heat.

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Aug 20 • 11:35 AM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Wisconsin health officials warn of lead risk in antique dishes at rummage sales

State health department urges shoppers to be careful of items that could contain lead.

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Oct 5 • 7:38 AM EDT • Health • wbay.com
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Railroad St. Collective in Great Barrington

The collaboratively run marketplace connects regional artisans directly with shoppers seeking distinctive, handcrafted work.

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Jun 1 • 12:08 AM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com
West Boulevard Summer Festival returns to Wilson Park with dozens of vendors, live entertainment

Shoppers and families filled Wilson Park this weekend for day two of the West Boulevard Summer Festival, a long-running neighborhood tradition now in its 49th year

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Jun 21 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • kotatv.com
Walmart goes after linear TV with Warner Bros ad deal

The retail giant has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery so advertisers can target Walmart shoppers on linear TV.

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Oct 6 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Walmart lighting up new feature for shoppers on digital price tags

Walmart shoppers can now use the app to activate a flashing light on electronic price tags to help locate an item on a shelf.

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Oct 1 • 12:40 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump bans Canadian booze. Will American shoppers notice?
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Sep 29 • 3:09 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer

Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.

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Aug 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • marketwatch.com
National Grocers Association CEO warns America could be left with just 'five or six national chains'

The National Grocers Association warns America is facing an "inflection point" where independent grocers could vanish, leaving just five or six national chains.

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Sep 23 • 2:48 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
A strategic remedy for dairy shoppers’ health anxieties

Responsive schemes will make it easier for wellness-oriented customers to scrutinize product elements

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Sep 17 • 11:45 AM EDT • Health • supermarketnews.com
As Latino shoppers hunkered down, Cook County businesses lost $1.26 billion

Federal immigration enforcement cost Cook County businesses an estimated $1.26 billion in lost sales last year as Latino residents sharply curtailed trips outside their neighborhoods to shop and dine.

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Sep 8 • 2:32 PM EDT • Politics • chicagobusiness.com
Fewer Canadian shoppers leave border businesses struggling

Border businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota say fewer Canadian visitors are cutting into sales, forcing some to reduce hours, staff and spending.

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Jul 20 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • mprnews.org
How Weird Shoes Became a Business Strategy

Bolder styles are dominating footwear trends as brands aim to spark sales and shoppers look for pick-me-ups.

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May 22 • 12:30 AM EDT • Business • businessoffashion.com
Roundup: Walmart pricing / Recovery from Arthur / Turner Industries

Value-focused strategy: Walmart is lowering prices on thousands of items, including beef, Coca-Cola, produce and household goods, to help shoppers facing high food costs. The retailer says the cuts are part of its value-focused strategy, especially as grocery inflation remains a concern. President Donald Trump praised the move, though Walmart did not say the price […]

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Jul 7 • 10:31 AM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
AI in the Aisles: Spectrum Business and Advanced Tech Create Happy Shoppers

For Heritage Grocers Group, speed and data aren’t just technical goals – they’re what keep the shelves stocked, lines moving and customers coming back.

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Jul 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • corporate.charter.com
11 Of The Best Apple Watch Cases You Can Buy On Amazon

Durable, stylish, and highly rated by Amazon shoppers, these Apple Watch cases will protect your device from scratches, drops, and everyday wear.

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Jul 19 • 4:02 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Black Business Expo in Muskegon

There were hundreds of shoppers earlier in Muskegon Sunday enjoying food, music and shopping with Black and brown-owned businesses. (June 21, 2026)

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Jun 21 • 6:41 PM EDT • Business • woodtv.com
High diesel prices pressure Colorado agriculture

Silage harvest has begun in earnest in Colorado, and the choppers and trucks and pack tractors are all rolling and making east-slope mountains of cow chow. The silage will be used as part of cattle rations at dairies, ranches and feedyards across the area and the availability and growing conditions for silage and the state’s […]

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Sep 21 • 2:30 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Walmart has a $200 Android tablet that’s perfect for back-to-school season for 56% off

Shoppers say it's a "sleek, portable powerhouse."

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Aug 8 • 1:00 AM EDT • Technology • thestreet.com
Mary Means Business: Aldi sets target of 2027 to open in Columbus

Columbus shoppers, the wait for affordable groceries is officially counting down, though you may need to hold onto your quarters a bit longer.

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Sep 17 • 6:59 AM EDT • Business • cdispatch.com
Costco adds hot fan favorite to food court menu as shoppers debate taste and value

Costco is expanding its famously affordable food court menu with a new $6.99 chicken strip meal and the addition has already divided shoppers over its flavor, breading and value.

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Jul 17 • 6:28 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Target’s comeback quarter: New merchandise, more shoppers and a $994M tariff refund

Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer’s new CEO was attracting more customers.

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Aug 19 • 6:39 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Vintage shoppers support local businesses at New Haven Flea

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — For a lot of folks in New Haven, the second weekend of August is the perfect time to find a new fit. The New Haven Flea hosted its first-ever Summer Vintage Crawl on…

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Aug 8 • 7:52 PM EDT • Business • wtnh.com
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.

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As Latino shoppers hunkered down, Cook County businesses lost $1.26 billion

Federal immigration enforcement cost Cook County businesses an estimated $1.26 billion in lost sales last year as Latino residents sharply curtailed trips outside their neighborhoods to shop and dine.

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Sep 8 • 2:32 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Walmart is using light-up digital shelf labels to help shoppers and employees find items

Walmart is rolling out a light-up shelf label feature connected to its app to help customers better find the items they're looking for.

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Oct 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
‘Burgers blast Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Hub City bounced back from an 11-inning loss Tuesday with a strong Wednesday showing. The ‘Burgers (56-66, 22-34) soundly beat the Grasshoppers (74-48, 33-23) 10-3 thanks to two long balls and solid showings from three arms. Maxton Martin launched his 20th home run of the season — his third of the week — to give […]

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Aug 27 • 12:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Marketers pivot to TikTok, YouTube to target Gen Z shoppers

Top marketers are shifting their platform priorities to target Gen Z and Gen Alpha. They are using Pinterest, YouTube, AI tools, and other methods.

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Jul 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Storm warning for ACA shoppers: Double-digit premium hikes are coming

The 2027 outlook for the Affordable Care Act is severe.

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Jul 8 • 7:50 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers Major Discounts on AirPods, iPads, and Much More

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has officially kicked off, offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to last year's fall Prime Day, it will last for two days, and you can find a large selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, covering savings on tech, clothing, video games, groceries, and much, much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.

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Oct 6 • 8:43 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Dates gain popularity as health-conscious shoppers seek cleaner snacks

Consumers are increasingly turning to dates for natural sweetness and versatility, fueling a trend that could help push the market to new highs over the next decade.

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Jun 8 • 8:12 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
US consumers are rethinking their spending, retailers say

U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to clothing and furniture stores. They […]

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Jun 8 • 10:48 AM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
Amazon-Affiliated Pop-Up Draws Long Lines and Protestors

Hundreds of shoppers waiting in line to go to the Shop Bop pop-up shop in Edgartown last week were met with a group of protesters who urged them to shop at locally-owned businesses.

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Jul 19 • 9:10 AM EDT • Business • vineyardgazette.com
Walmart Shoppers Are Supposedly Using a Hidden Promo Code to Knock $20 off The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Preorders, but It Might Not Work for Everyone

Walmart shoppers are supposedly using a hidden promo code to knock $20 off The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preorders, bringing it down from $70 to $50, but it might not work for everyone.

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Sep 11 • 11:32 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Fewer Canadian shoppers leave border businesses struggling

Political conflict, a weaker Canadian dollar and tough economic times have cut into Minnesota and North Dakota retail.

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Jul 21 • 9:58 PM EDT • Business • twincities.com
NYC's city-owned stores to sell grocery staples at 30% discount

The discounts will be available to all shoppers regardless of income.

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Jul 27 • 12:20 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Back-to-School Shopping Starts…Now!

As shoppers spread out spending to manage their budgets, more retailers are promoting back-to-school deals with summer sales such as Amazon’s Prime Day.

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Jun 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Taj Clubhouse closing at Ward Centre after 50 years in business

Shoppers grabbed what they could before the family-owned store, known for its hand-drawn, locally inspired characters, closes for good.

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Jun 15 • 10:32 PM EDT • Business • hawaiinewsnow.com
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Black Wealth Crawl promotion designed to support independent businesses

Customers are encouraged to shop at participating Black-owned businesses from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, when purchases qualify shoppers for the chance to win $150 gift cards and other raffle prizes.

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Aug 7 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • ibj.com
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel sparks retailer anger

Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or till

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Aug 2 • 1:21 PM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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Prime Day 2026: Best Early Apple Device and Accessory Deals Now Live

Amazon is soon to be back with its annual summertime Prime Day event, lasting for four days from June 23-26, one of the longest Prime Day events yet. As it does every year, Prime Day offers shoppers a huge selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, and there are already many deals you can get on sale ahead of the event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Jun 19 • 10:46 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Shoppers buying online while drunk is big business

If online retailers can tell when someone is drunk, perhaps they shouldn’t simply take the cash.

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Sep 4 • 6:46 AM EDT • Business • theconversation.com
How Wealthy People Are Getting to World Cup Games

The skies above the Hamptons are packed with choppers headed to games, as “inequality is taking it right in the face.”

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Jul 13 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Midtown Costco closes, set to reopen as business center in 2027

Shoppers packed Costco on Linwood Boulevard on Thursday as the Midtown location served its final day before closing and beginning its transition into a Costco Business Center.

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Oct 1 • 7:05 PM EDT • Business • kshb.com
Downtown Bryan business owners react to parking ordinance changes

Following Bryan city council approving a new ordinance to enforce parking in downtown Bryan, local business owners voice their approval for the change hoping to see more spots taken by local shoppers and diners.

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Jun 11 • 11:31 PM EDT • Business • kbtx.com
Global tech stocks fall as chip sell-off deepens; Burberry sales boosted by gen Z shoppers

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Jul 17 • 2:46 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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Femme in STEM event brings hands-on science to Wilmington mall

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher brought hands-on science to shoppers at Independence Mall for its annual “Femme in STEM” event.

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Sep 28 • 6:24 AM EDT • Science • wect.com
Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

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Aug 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • whyy.org
Health officials urge caution as cyclosporiasis cases rise, shoppers turn to local farmers

Growing concerns over a parasitic intestinal illness have prompted some customers at a local farmers markets to take a closer look at how their produce is grown.

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Jul 15 • 7:37 PM EDT • Health • abc7chicago.com
The Battle to Turn Consumers Into Effective Health Care Shoppers

A seminar explores government efforts to encourage U.S. consumers to comparison shop for their health care needs

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Sep 21 • 5:38 AM EDT • Health • ldi.upenn.edu
White Sox Minor League Update: August 12, 2026

The affiliates went 3-2, with the Dash beating the Grasshoppers handily to steal the show

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Aug 12 • 11:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Healthy' food labels may not mean what shoppers think

Opting for low-fat foods and drinks may seem like the best option, but it may pay to look at the rest of the ingredients list.

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Sep 28 • 10:12 AM EDT • Health • health.yahoo.com