Americans are getting pickier, but they are still spending on hot items Investors are scouring U.S. credit card spending patterns to size up which, if any, trends could give specialty retailers a boost in the summer months. Recent quarterly results from retailers show ... 06/6/2024 - 6:08 pm | View Link
Retailers are telling you everything is on sale this summer. They’re also hoping you’ll fall for impulse buys. While sales offer relief to inflation-weary shoppers, people may not actually save money due to one key consumer behavior: impulse buying. 06/6/2024 - 7:41 am | View Link
Dollar Tree considers potential sale of its Family Dollar chain amid dismal sales Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar nearly a decade ago but has struggled to keep the chain of stores profitable. 06/5/2024 - 5:05 am | View Link
Best Buy and Kohl's extends streak of quarterly sales slumps as Americans focus on the essentials Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans pull back on gadget spending ... been enough to get shoppers to spend. The department ... 05/30/2024 - 4:37 am | View Link
Americans now get a quarter of their groceries from store brands as inflation eats into purchasing power Officials say they expect grocery prices to continue to slow compared to recent years - but that hasn’t stopped Americans from looking at cheaper alternatives than brand names. Over the last year, ... 05/29/2024 - 6:04 am | View Link
Most takeout foods are ultra-processed, but a dietitian said you don't have to give them up to avoid the health consequences of UPFs.d3sign/Getty ImagesWe all love a good takeout, but many fast foods are ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods have been associated with health issues, including type 2 diabetes. A dietitian shared four tips to help you cut down on UPFs while still enjoying takeout.
The author lost all his savings in a financial crisis. J Studios/Getty ImagesIn 2020, I quit my career in accounting and decided to focus on my real dream: writing. I planned on living off my life savings, but I lost it all in Lebanon's financial crisis. I'm trying to get back to work, but I'm struggling, so I started freelancing.
Bailey Varness is the founder of Brand Voice Consulting. Courtesy of Bailey VarnessBailey Varness is a voice-over actor who started fixing AI projects in 2021. She says AI voices are prone to mispronouncing words, unable to change tone, and often stolen. The work is so time-consuming that she plans to triple her $500-an-hour rate if it continues, she says.
Apple CEO Tim Cook. AppleApple's much-anticipated WWDC 2024 keynote kicks off at 1 p.m. ET. Tim Cook is set to take the stage and reveal Apple's generative AI strategy. Apple has reportedly struck a deal with OpenAI to help power some of the AI features. Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference keynote later today is expected to herald some major announcements from the tech titan.
Elon Musk. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic via Getty ImagesTesla shareholders might have another reason to vote for Elon Musk's pay package this Thursday. Musk has been touting the benefits of having Tesla be a part of his business empire. The billionaire has touted access to future IPOs and showcased the synergies between his businesses.
Fotostorm Studio / Getty ImagesI'm a former therapist and after seeing patients I would stretch out on the floor. Videos on TikTok show people doing "floor time" and talking about how it makes them feel better. The idea is to feel refreshed but not to fall asleep while lying on the floor.