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Ananya Mariam Rajesh

Ananya Mariam Rajesh

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American Eagle flags demand woes, says tariffs may dent margins

American Eagle Outfitters forecast annual revenue below expectations on Wednesday, becoming the latest U.S. apparel maker to signal a demand slowdown for clothing

American Eagle flags demand woes, says tariffs may dent margins
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Macy's forecasts 2025 sales, profit below estimates on inflation, tariff uncertainty

Macy's forecast annual sales and profit below Wall Street expectations on Thursday, reflecting a broader trend among U.S. retailers grappling with reduced consumer

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Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate roles in CEO Niccol's turnaround push

Starbucks said on Monday it would eliminate 1,100 corporate roles as CEO Brian Niccol pushes ahead with his turnaround efforts at the coffee chain

Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate roles in CEO Niccol's turnaround push
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Celsius to buy energy drink brand Alani Nutrition in $1.8 billion deal

Celsius Holdings said on Thursday it would buy health and

Celsius to buy energy drink brand Alani Nutrition in $1.8 billion deal
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PepsiCo joins major US companies in tweaking DEI policies

PepsiCo has joined the growing list of major U.S. companies that are making changes to their diversity, equity and inclusion programs as President Donald Trump

PepsiCo joins major US companies in tweaking DEI policies
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Coty cuts annual profit forecast, posts quarterly revenue drop as cosmetics demand slows

Coty on Monday cut its annual profit forecast and posted a surprise drop in quarterly revenue, as it faces slowing demand for cosmetics from consumers who have

Coty cuts annual profit forecast, posts quarterly revenue drop as cosmetics demand slows
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Elf Beauty shares crater as weakening cosmetics demand dent annual forecasts

Elf Beauty's shares tumbled over 20% in extended trading on Thursday, after the cosmetics company cut its annual net sales and profit forecasts

Elf Beauty shares crater as weakening cosmetics demand dent annual forecasts
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PepsiCo forecasts weak annual profit as US snack, soda demand dips

PepsiCo forecast annual profit below expectations and missed quarterly revenue estimates on Tuesday, as the Doritos maker battles weakening demand for its sodas and

PepsiCo forecasts weak annual profit as US snack, soda demand dips
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Royal Caribbean eyes strong 2025 profit on robust cruise demand

Royal Caribbean said on Tuesday that 2025 was shaping up "to be another great year", with a near 23% jump expected in adjusted earnings, as it

Royal Caribbean eyes strong 2025 profit on robust cruise demand
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Tide detergent maker P&G eyes new price hikes to offset looming tariffs

U.S. consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble will again look to hike prices on its household basics such as Tide detergent if President

Tide detergent maker P&G eyes new price hikes to offset looming tariffs
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Trump's first day in office gets mixed reception from US stocks

Tesla, prison operators and other notable "Trump trades" were volatile on Tuesday as investors assessed a blitz of executive orders by President

Trump's first day in office gets mixed reception from US stocks
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P&G's strong margins take heat off annual profit forecast cut

Procter & Gamble cut its annual profit forecast on Tuesday to reflect a writedown in the value of its Gillette business, but the company's ability to maintain

P&G's strong margins take heat off annual profit forecast cut
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Heavy winter sweaters, coats pile up at stores as warm weather threatens holiday shopping season

Unseasonably warm autumn weather from the United States to Europe is denting sales of heavy sweaters and coats as the critical holiday shopping period approaches,

Heavy winter sweaters, coats pile up at stores as warm weather threatens holiday shopping season
Business|Finance

Birkenstock the latest shoe to drop in a tough IPO market

Sandal company Birkenstock needs to sell more clogs and boots and boost sales from its own website and boutiques to attract new shoppers amid a cost

Birkenstock the latest shoe to drop in a tough IPO market
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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
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US holiday sales growth to slow as inflation pinches wallets - report

U.S. holiday sales in 2023 are expected to rise at the slowest pace in five years, data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) showed on

US holiday sales growth to slow as inflation pinches wallets - report
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Coty raises annual core sales outlook as fragrances, cosmetics drive demand

Coty on Tuesday raised its annual core sales forecast on the back of higher pricing and strong demand from customers who snapped up the CoverGirl parent's new

Coty raises annual core sales outlook as fragrances, cosmetics drive demand
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US retailers stuck with excess stock offer bargains as holiday season nears

As the holiday shopping season approaches, major U.S. retailers from Dollar General to Walmart and Macy's could be saddled with too much stock

US retailers stuck with excess stock offer bargains as holiday season nears
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Target forecasts strong holiday-quarter profit on lower inventory levels, supply-chain costs

Target on Wednesday forecast holiday-quarter profit largely above Wall Street expectations as the big-box retailer benefits from easing supply-

Target forecasts strong holiday-quarter profit on lower inventory levels, supply-chain costs
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Nordstrom misses revenue estimates as inflation crimps shopping

Nordstrom missed Wall Street targets for third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, in a sign that sticky inflation pressured consumer spending in the months leading up to

Nordstrom misses revenue estimates as inflation crimps shopping
Business|Finance|Technology

Deal-hunters on track to spend record $12 billion in US Cyber Monday shopping spree

Spending online on Cyber Monday is set to exceed $12 billion, a record, as bargain hunters snap up deals on items

Deal-hunters on track to spend record $12 billion in US Cyber Monday shopping spree
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Federer-backed On, Decker's Hoka starting to take more retail shelf space from Nike, Adidas

Upstart footwear brands such as On Holding and Hoka are grabbing more shelf space at retailers globally, competing with giants like Nike and Adidas as their catchy

Federer-backed On, Decker's Hoka starting to take more retail shelf space from Nike, Adidas
Business|Economy|Finance

Consumer goods giants could see margin recovery halt as price hike benefits abate

A strong margin recovery for consumer goods giants could face a setback as easing input costs after several quarters of biting inflation are offset by cautious

Consumer goods giants could see margin recovery halt as price hike benefits abate
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Coca-Cola set to gain edge over PepsiCo in Q4 on fewer price hikes

Coca-Cola is set to record stronger sales and profit growth in the fourth quarter compared to PepsiCo as it lured more price-conscious consumers with fewer price

Coca-Cola set to gain edge over PepsiCo in Q4 on fewer price hikes
Business|Economy|Food|Technology

'Long and tedious journey': companies sour on China outlook

Some of the world's top food, drinks and tech companies have struck a sour tone about Chinese demand, deepening investor worries about

'Long and tedious journey': companies sour on China outlook

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