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Princess Leia's iconic Star Wars dress up for sale

Princess Leia's dress worn by actress Carrie Fisher in the 1977 film 'Star Wars' is up for auction along with 140 other items of film and TV memorabilia.

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Russian diamond trade sanctioned by G7

Belgium is among the largest wholesale buyers of rare gems from Moscow, and local professionals fear that a Western ban on Russian diamonds could result in less oversight.

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U.S. retail sales increase, suggests steady economy

The value of retail purchases rose 0.4% after an upwardly revised 0.7% decrease in March, Commerce Department data showed Tuesday. Excluding autos and gasoline, sales increased 0.6%. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

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Could Thailand recriminalize cannabis?

Are the general elections a turning point for Thailand's decriminalization of cannabis? Here's why the stakes are high for the cash crop's farmers working in an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion by 2025

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Twitter to implement new features

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year he had flagged plans for what he called "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App".

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Report: More Aussies facing cashflow crisis

Half of Australia's population is living paycheque to paycheque, to get by each month. Alarming new research by Finder suggests a growing number of Australian workers are struggling to make ends meet.

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Amazon encourages customers to pick up goods

In a move to slash costs amid a slump in consumer spending, Amazon is offering customers $10 to pick up a purchase rather than have it shipped to a home address.

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Startup creating lab-grown fish fillets

The ready-to-cook, flaky fish fillet is expected to enter the consumer market next year in Singapore and then in countries like the US and Japan.

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Where did Bed, Bath & Beyond go wrong?

One of the icons of both American retail and the meme stock craze is calling it quits. Here's why Bed, Bath & Beyond couldn't survive.

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Apple's quarterly revenue drops three per cent

Apple's revenue has dropped three per cent for the first three months of the year. It comes as consumers tighten their spending on smartphones amid looming recession fears. The company’s revenue was slightly better than what Wall Street ...

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Colombia considers future of paid surrogacy

Child surrogacy is a multimillion dollar industry that few countries regulate. In Colombia, it is neither legal nor strictly forbidden. While the Colombian congress is debating whether or not to intervene, business continues as usual.

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Euro Zone inflation rises to 7%

Inflation in European countries using the euro currency inches higher to 7% in April as the squeeze on households extends.

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Sudanese struggle to buy basic commodities

Taking advantage of relative calm, many residents in Khartoum and the neighbouring city of Omdurman emerged from their homes to seek food and water, queueing at bakeries and grocery stores, after days of being trapped inside by the fight...

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Are e-bikes worth the cost?

Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are one of the hottest trends for people looking to spend more time outdoors. But before you buy, you want to make sure it's right for you. Lindsay Keith loves riding her e-bike, and nowadays, selling them too...

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Retailers lock up more items, frustrating consumers

Big name retail stores like Walmart and Target are putting everyday items like deodorant under lock and key to prevent items from being stolen, but some customers tell Scripps News its ruining the shopping experience.Estrellita Bradic to...

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Fashion giant LVMH passes $500B mark

French billionaire Bernard Arnault's has given a very expensive gift to New York City with the re-opening of the flagship store on 5th avenue. LVMH is the first European company to pass the $500 billion mark.

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Russian version of Zara opens in Moscow

A Lebanese clothing brand called Maag has taken over a flagship store site in Moscow that had been vacated by Spanish brand Zara when it ceased operations in Russia. Zara, and other brands owned by the same company, sold their shop sites...

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Why Bed Bath & Beyond failed

Bloomberg Opinion contributor Kyla Scanlon takes to social media to explains why Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy giving five quick points to highlight why the retail giant failed.

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Study reveals formula for remote work success

A new study has found companies will need to include remote work as standard if they want to attract the most sought-after talent in a tight labor market. The survey, run in collaboration between popular social account the Aussie Corpor...

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French court auctions proceeds of crime

Think you've seen it all at auctions? Well, a French courtroom has auctioned off drug dealers' designer goods. Among the items up for grabs were Gucci sneakers, Dior silk pyjamas, Rolex watches, and a flashy white Lamborghini.

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New Barbie doll to help children feel better represented

There's a new Barbie hitting shelves to help kids feel better represented. The doll has Down Syndrome, and features a pink necklace and three chevrons - the genetic material making up three copies of the 21st chromosome. The company's ow...

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UK grocery price inflation dips

UK grocery inflation dipped slightly over the last four weeks but remained in double digits for a tenth straight month. Lizzy Burden looks at inflation and the UK deficit on Bloomberg Television.

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Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy

Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the original big box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets — filed for bankruptcy protection, following years of dismal sales and losses and numerous failed t...

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People still buying Coca-Cola after price rises

Coca-Cola raised prices in the first-quarter and consumers kept on buying. Bloomberg's Katie Griefeld reports on the soft-drink titan's earnings.

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Bed Bath & Beyond files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Home good retailer Bed Bath and Beyond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has been unable to secure the funds it needed to stay afloat. The big-box store has seen sales dwindle over the past decade, as it has not been able ...

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U.S families turn to Buy Now, Pay Later

Almost half of Americans have used buy now, pay later apps and of those, about 1 in 5 rely on them to buy groceries, according to a recent survey.

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U.S communities band together to share energy

Tackling climate change requires making clean energy accessible to all, but in the United States, most low-income households do not have the resources to use renewable energy. Now, a growing number of communities are coming together to b...

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Rare, complete T-Rex skeleton sells at auction

The skeleton of a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex, a creature that roamed the Earth 67 million years ago, sold for 5.5 million Swiss francs ($6.13 million) in Zurich on Tuesday. It was the first time in Europe and the third time worldwide that a...

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Airline blunder sees bargain business class flights

Some savvy travelers managed to snap up $10,000 business-class tickets on Japan's ANA Holdings Ltd. for only a few hundred dollars.

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Apple opens first store in India as sales skyrocket

CEO Tim Cook officially opened Apple's first company-owned store in India, betting the iPhone maker's retail outlets will help accelerate sales growth. The company's sales in India hit a new high of almost $6 billion in the year through ...

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