Bankrupt Claire’s sells most of its North American business
Jewelry is displayed at a Claire’s store in Novato, California, on June 23, 2025. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Claire’s announced Wednesday it is selling most of its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson, just weeks after the jewelry retailer declared bankruptcy. The companies did not disclose any financial details of the […]
TJX Cos. (TJX) Q2 2026 earnings
Shoppers come and go the TJ Maxx store at the Mall at Prince George’s on August 17, 2022 in Hyattsville, Maryland. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images TJX Cos. on Wednesday reported earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street’s expectations and raised its full year guidance, as the discounter behind T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods said […]
Meredith Whitney famously called the 2008 financial crisis. Here’s the new problem with the U.S. economy, she says
Meredith Whitney is worried about a bifurcated economy. Here is how she’s playing that.
Target (TGT) Q2 2025 earnings
In an aerial view, a Target store is seen on August 11, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Target will report fiscal second-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, as investors look for signs that the struggling discounter is getting back on track. Here’s what Wall Street expects for the company’s most […]
Nearly 50% of adults are now ordering kids’ meals. ‘It’s economical and it’s filling.’
It seems we’re all in the mood for miniburgers and chicken fingers.
FDA approves Signos glucose monitoring for weight loss
Woman with Signos wearable and app Source: Signos The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first-ever glucose monitoring system specifically for weight loss from the startup Signos, establishing a new option for Americans to manage their weight. Current treatment options for losing weight – popular drugs like GLP-1s and surgical interventions – are […]
How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers
Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can’t hurt. But how much will they help?
Senior living market can’t keep up with demand as boomers age
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Senior living has […]
McDonald’s, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Dutch Bros release new drinks
If it feels like there are a lot of new drinks on restaurant menus, it’s because there are. Driven by younger consumers who crave customized, cold beverages, chains from Dunkin’ to Dutch Bros, Starbucks and McDonald’s are answering the call. The number of beverages offered by the top 500 chains has increased by more than […]
Home Depot says tariffs will lead to price increases, but they won’t be across the board
Home Depot said tariff rates are “significantly higher” on some imported goods than they were in May.
