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Savyata  Mishra

Savyata Mishra

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Gap, Abercrombie results to show if mall shoppers are splurging

Results from U.S. mall-based apparel chains this week will give a clearer picture of whether Americans are splurging on clothes and accessories

Gap, Abercrombie results to show if mall shoppers are splurging
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Toymaker Hasbro's turnaround efforts help first-quarter profit beat

Hasbro reported a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter sales and handily beat profit estimates on Wednesday, helped by leaner inventories and steady digital gaming

Toymaker Hasbro's turnaround efforts help first-quarter profit beat
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Nike shares skid as switch to newer styles to squeeze revenue

Nike shares fell more than 6% before the bell on Friday after the Air Jordan maker forecast a drop in sales in its first half as it replaces older styles with trendier

Nike shares skid as switch to newer styles to squeeze revenue
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US retailers brace for a tough holiday season despite discounts

U.S. retailers across apparel, electronics and home improvement are bracing for a challenging holiday season, a sign that higher discounts might

US retailers brace for a tough holiday season despite discounts
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Explainer-What is Black Friday? And will shoppers find bargains this year?

Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24.

Explainer-What is Black Friday? And will shoppers find bargains this year?
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Toymaker Hasbro's turnaround efforts buoy quarterly results, shares rise

Hasbro posted a smaller-than-expected drop in second-quarter

Toymaker Hasbro's turnaround efforts buoy quarterly results, shares rise
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US fast-food chains' bets on value meal set to face investor scrutiny

The performance of McDonald's and other fast food chains' value meal launches will be closely watched when the U.S. restaurants report quarterly

US fast-food chains' bets on value meal set to face investor scrutiny
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McDonald's sales fall globally for first time in more than three years

McDonald's reported a surprise drop in sales worldwide on Monday, its first decline in 13 quarters, as deal-seeking consumers shy away from higher priced menu items,

McDonald's sales fall globally for first time in more than three years
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Leisure vehicle makers feel the heat this summer as big-ticket spending cools

Makers of ATVs, boats and other recreational vehicles are staring at a bleak summer as caution around big-ticket purchases amid high interest rates has dashed hopes of a

Leisure vehicle makers feel the heat this summer as big-ticket spending cools
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Kellanova shares pop on report of Snickers maker Mars mulling buyout

Shares of Pringles maker Kellanova surged 18% in early trading on Monday, after a Reuters report said candy giant Mars was exploring a potential buyout of the company.

Kellanova shares pop on report of Snickers maker Mars mulling buyout
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Mars to buy Pringles maker Kellanova for $36 billion in 2024's biggest deal

Family-owned candy giant Mars is buying Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a nearly $36 billion deal, bringing

Mars to buy Pringles maker Kellanova for $36 billion in 2024's biggest deal
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Walmart boosts sales outlook, shares surge to record

Americans are worried about inflation, so they are shopping more at Walmart.

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Target's grocery discounts prove surprise boost for clothes, beauty sales

Target's price cuts on groceries are finally paying off.

Target's grocery discounts prove surprise boost for clothes, beauty sales
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Ross Stores lifts profit view on firm demand for discounted apparel

Ross Stores raised its fiscal 2024 profit forecast and posted second-quarter results above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, benefiting from demand for its discounted

Ross Stores lifts profit view on firm demand for discounted apparel
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Lululemon cuts annual forecasts on tepid US demand, slower product refresh

Lululemon Athletica cut its annual sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, as demand for its pricey leggings and tank tops slowed in North America amid selective consumer

Lululemon cuts annual forecasts on tepid US demand, slower product refresh
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Lululemon to fast-track hot new styles after 'Breezethrough' fiasco

Lululemon Athletica on Thursday promised to fast-track hot styles to the market, after embarrassing reviews of its "Breezethrough" leggings prompted the pricey athleisure

Lululemon to fast-track hot new styles after 'Breezethrough' fiasco
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US retailer holiday hiring set to be lower than last year

U.S. retailers will hire fewer seasonal workers this holiday season than last year due to a softer labor market and tighter consumer spending heading into the crucial

US retailer holiday hiring set to be lower than last year
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US retailers scramble ahead of holidays amid port strike

Major U.S. retailers from Levi Strauss to Costco are preparing alternative shipping plans to ensure goods arrive in time for the peak holiday season

US retailers scramble ahead of holidays amid port strike
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PepsiCo trims sales forecast as customers tighten purse strings on snacks, sodas

PepsiCo cut its forecast for annual sales growth on Tuesday as picky consumers in North America limit their spending on sodas and savory snacks, while opting for cheaper

PepsiCo trims sales forecast as customers tighten purse strings on snacks, sodas
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Hasbro's cost-saving efforts drive profit beat even as toy sales drag

Hasbro surpassed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit as the Monopoly owner benefited from cost controls and strong digital gaming demand, even as weak consumer

Hasbro's cost-saving efforts drive profit beat even as toy sales drag
Business|Food|Health

McDonald's E. coli outbreak could worsen near-term sales decline

McDonald's investors will look for signs of near-term sales disruption from the recent E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers when it reports third-

McDonald's E. coli outbreak could worsen near-term sales decline
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McDonald's brushes off sales hit from US E. coli outbreak, international markets weak

McDonald's executives on Tuesday brushed off a potential sales hit from the deadly E. coli outbreak in the U.S., saying that the fast-food giant was past the incident and

McDonald's brushes off sales hit from US E. coli outbreak, international markets weak
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Kraft Heinz trims 2024 forecasts on Lunchables drag, tepid demand

Kraft Heinz on Wednesday tempered its annual forecasts for organic sales and profit as repeated price hikes hurt demand for the packaged food giant's branded products such

Kraft Heinz trims 2024 forecasts on Lunchables drag, tepid demand
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Burger King, KFC owners take sales hit as fast-food spending tapers

Burger King parent Restaurant Brands and KFC owner Yum Brands missed market estimates for quarterly results on Tuesday, hit by choppy demand in the

Burger King, KFC owners take sales hit as fast-food spending tapers

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