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Dick’s Sporting Goods Boosts Outlook, Promises to Revive Foot Locker Brand
Retailer said its namesake banner continues to perform well and that its acquisition of Foot Locker represents a major growth opportunity, despite the brand’s current challenges. Source link
J.M. Smucker Says Coffee Price Hike Not in Cards Amid Tariff Relief
Folgers owner J.M. Smucker said it is no longer considering raising coffee prices during the current quarter after the Trump administration’s removal of raw-coffee tariffs. Source link
Burt Meyer, Inventor of Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots and Other Hit Toys, Dies at 99
The Chicago-based toy designer also had a hand in creating Lite-Brite and Mouse Trap. It wasn’t all fun and games. Source link
Kohl’s Shares Zip Higher as Retailer Lifts Outlook
The department-store chain’s shares surged around 25% after it raised its full-year outlook and posted a surprise profit. Source link
U.S. Retail Sales Rose 0.2% in September, Below Expectations
The data suggests consumers closed out the summer months on a weaker footing. Source link
Abercrombie & Fitch Narrows Outlook as Quarterly Sales Gain
Abercrombie & Fitch narrowed its full-year outlook toward the high end of its range after sales rose in the third quarter. Source link
Burlington Stores Raises Outlook as Consumers Flock to Off-Price Retailers
Burlington Stores reported higher third-quarter sales and raised its full-year outlook in the latest sign that consumers are flocking to off-price retailers due to concerns about inflation and the economy. Source link
NIO Net Loss Narrows on Strong Sales, Margin
The improved bottom line comes as the Chinese EV maker’s sales momentum is picking up. Source link
Crime Rings Enlist Hackers to Hijack Trucks
By breaking into carriers’ online systems, cyber-powered criminals are making off with truckloads of electronics, beverages and other goods. Source link
Inside Atlanta’s First Government-Funded Supermarket
The goal is for the store to become profitable without any government subsidy within three years. Source link