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Aishwarya Venugopal

Aishwarya Venugopal

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Kroger ousts long-time CEO after probe into personal conduct

U.S. grocer Kroger said on Monday CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after a board investigation found that his personal conduct was "inconsistent"

Kroger ousts long-time CEO after probe into personal conduct
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Coach owner's Michael Kors deal creates US giant to take on European luxury rivals

Coach parent Tapestry will buy Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings in a deal valued at $8.5 billion, creating a U.S. fashion powerhouse to challenge larger European rivals for a bigger share of the global luxury market. U.S. luxury firms have consistently lagged their European peers in scale, limiting their ability to compete better. Paris-listed LVMH owns 75 brands, including U.S. jeweler Tiffany and fashion labels Louis Vuitton and Dior. Thursday’s deal will also bring under one roof Tapestry’s more affordable luxury brands Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and Capri’s Jimmy Choo and Versace labels. “Scale appears to

Coach owner's Michael Kors deal creates US giant to take on European luxury rivals
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From Amazon to McDonald's, strong earnings show U.S. consumer resilience

In a strong quarter for earnings, the big consumer stocks have shone even brighter, thanks to results from McDonald's, Chipotle Mexican

From Amazon to McDonald's, strong earnings show U.S. consumer resilience
Economy|Europe|News|US

Analysis-Santa's sleigh to be lighter as people buy fewer toys

Santa Claus may not have as much to give this year because hard up shoppers in Europe and the United States are prioritizing food and

Analysis-Santa's sleigh to be lighter as people buy fewer toys
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Once-gloomy US retailers now signaling more holiday cheer after solid start to season

Retailers like Amazon.com and Foot Locker are signaling optimism for holiday season sales after stronger-than-expected figures during Black

Once-gloomy US retailers now signaling more holiday cheer after solid start to season
Business|Fashion and Beauty|US

Nike's powerhouse labels lose footing against upstart brands - analysts

Nike is starting to lose share to upstart sneaker brands such as On and Hoka and will need to invest in fresher styles, analysts said on Friday,

Nike's powerhouse labels lose footing against upstart brands - analysts
Business|Economy|US

Walmart's strong forecast signals a resilient consumer

A positive forecast from retail bellwether Walmart on Thursday signaled a resilient U.S. shopper, in line with earlier remarks by one of its key

Walmart's strong forecast signals a resilient consumer
Business|News|Sports|US

Nike plots $100 sneaker line as shares plunge in worst-ever drop

(This June 28 story has been corrected to say that Nike is a sponsor of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, not the Paris Olympics, in paragraph 10) By Aishwarya Venugopal and Ananya Mariam

Nike plots $100 sneaker line as shares plunge in worst-ever drop
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Walmart's caution on consumer spending ahead of holidays sends shares lower

Walmart on Thursday said that the U.S. consumer continued to exert caution with their spending in the face of inflation and rising interest

Walmart's caution on consumer spending ahead of holidays sends shares lower
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|US

Nike's new CEO may look to mend retailer ties in sales revival push

Nike's new CEO is expected to double down on the company's efforts to repair relations with retailers to energize sales, reversing a strategy

Nike's new CEO may look to mend retailer ties in sales revival push
Finance|US

More US firms lean on retired, veteran leaders to steady ship in choppy economy

CVS Health last week named as CEO a tried-and-tested company veteran, the latest in a handful of firms this year that have turned to an

More US firms lean on retired, veteran leaders to steady ship in choppy economy
Business|Food|Health|US

E. coli infections tied to McDonald's burgers rise to 75, US FDA says

The number of people infected by the E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers increased to 75 from 49, the U.S.

E. coli infections tied to McDonald's burgers rise to 75, US FDA says
Business|Lifestyle|US

Walmart, other US retailers import fewer Christmas goods ahead of tepid holiday season

Santa Claus is not delivering as many Christmas trees, toys and decorations to the United States this year as in recent years, import

Walmart, other US retailers import fewer Christmas goods ahead of tepid holiday season
Business|Finance|US

Walmart raises annual forecasts again, signals holiday shopping surge beyond essentials

Walmart on Tuesday raised its annual sales and profit forecast for the third consecutive time, as people bought more groceries and

Walmart raises annual forecasts again, signals holiday shopping surge beyond essentials
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Cyber Monday US spending breaches $13 billion as steep discounts online drive sales

Americans spent $13.3 billion online on Monday in the United States, according to an Adobe report, as consumers nabbed steep holiday discounts on

Cyber Monday US spending breaches $13 billion as steep discounts online drive sales
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Albertsons demands billions from rival Kroger after terminating merger bid

Albertsons and Kroger terminated their $25 billion merger plan on Wednesday after courts blocked the deal, with the former suing its rival and alleging

Albertsons demands billions from rival Kroger after terminating merger bid

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