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RETAILERS CONSIDER LETTING CUSTOMERS KEEP ITEMS AFTER REFUNDS

As inventories pile up and costs soar for dealing with returns, retailers like Target, Walmart, and Gap are thinking about letting their customers just keep products even after getting refunds.

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EUROPE FORECASTED TO STRUGGLE WITH ENERGY SUPPLY

Europe will struggle with its energy supplies this winter due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as another wave of another wave of curtailments and closures looms according to Bloomberg Opinion's Jav...

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G7 LEADERS DISCUSS CAP ON RUSSIAN OIL PRICE

Group of Seven nations are discussing a cap on the price of Russian oil that would work by imposing restrictions on insurance and shipping, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg's...

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BRAZIL: INFLATION CAUSES FOOD PRICES TO SURGE

Brazil is one of the world’s major agricultural producers and exporters. But it is also facing a hunger crisis worse than any in its recent history. Record inflation of more than 11% a year has tri...

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FEDEX EARNINGS FORECAST BEATS ESTIMATES

FedEx Corp. forecast annual earnings above analysts' expectations and posted quarterly profit that matched estimates as the courier benefits from higher package prices and resolves some operating s...

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INFLATION DRIVING MANY SENIORS TO MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels officials say more seniors are reaching out for meal delivery services during high inflation.

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NIKE DITCHES RUSSIA

Nike is closing its doors in Russia, becoming the latest Western brand to depart the country since Putin's invasion of Ukraine began. While the company halted all online sales and closed the stor...

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POPULAR E-CIGARETTE BANNED IN THE U.S AFTER HEALTH WARNING

United States officials have dealt a major blow to vape company Juul, ordering the company to stop selling its popular e-cigarettes. Juul has been an industry leader in the vaping sphere since its...

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MOSCOW FASHION WEEK HIT BY SANCTIONS

Models and designers have been converging on the Russian capital for Moscow Fashion Week. But how have they been impacted by the wide-ranging sanctions placed on Russia?

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BUSINESSES ON EDGE AS INFLATION HITS FORTY YEAR HIGHS

With inflation reaching a high not seen since 1983, Canadians are looking for ways to earn more and spend less, while businesses are trying to manage rising costs.

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HOUSTON'S FIRST MEDICAL MARIJUANA STORE OPENS

Texas Original, the state’s largest medical cannabis provider opened its first medical marijuana store Wednesday in the Heights. FOX 26’s Natalie Hee shares the story.

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RISING RENTS BEGIN TO IMPACT SMALL BUSINESSES

With rising rent, some small businesses in the Phoenix area say they are concerned about their future. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

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RUSSIAN NOBEL LAUREATE SELLS PEACE PRIZE FOR UKRAINE

Dmitry Muratov, the Russian editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, on Monday auctioned off his Nobel Peace Prize gold medal for a whopping $103.5 million to benefit children di...

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U.S BANS COTTON FROM CONTENTIOUS XINJIANG REGION

A US ban on the import of goods from China's Xinjiang region has gone into effect. Under the rules, firms have to prove imports from the region are not produced using forced labour.

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BLACK WOMAN FASTEST GROWING GROUP OF GUN OWNERS

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the sale of guns to Black Americans rose 58% in 2020. Another report by the same group shows that in the first quarter of 2021, 90% of gun reta...

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FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS ON THE RISE IN THE U.S.

U.S. airlines canceled high numbers of flights for a second straight day on Friday as they tried to recover from storms while accommodating growing crowds of summer vacationers. By early afternoon ...

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ARGENTINA: RICH BECAME RICHER DURING PANDEMIC

Much like the rest of the world, many Argentinians lost their jobs or had to cut down expenses or change their lives, but not those who are rich.

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RISING INFLATION IN GERMANY HITS FAMILIES

"Sometimes when I get home after going to the supermarket, I almost start crying, because I can't buy anything anymore."

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ART BASEL'S MOST EXPENSIVE DISPLAY EVER

"Even if some are holding back, others are not." This year's Art Basel in Basel has more expensive art than ever before and in spite of global economic woes, it's selling

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ANTI-DRUG JAPAN SEES GROWING CANNABIS MARKET

Only 1.4% of Japanese say they've ever tried marijuana, which is not much of a surprise, as the drug is illegal there and drug users are generally shunned by society. But times are changing.

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HOW AI WILL IMPACT THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING

The retail experience is evolving with artificial intelligence (AI) changing how items can be bought and sold.

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STOCKX CEO ON NIKE LAWSUIT, IPO WINDOW

StockX CEO Scott Cutler speaks with Emily Chang about a new report from StockX on counterfeit goods, Nike's lawsuit, and the role of NFT's in StockX business.

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RARE AUCTION OF MICHAEL JORDAN SNEAKERS, ROOKIE CARD

Auction house Christie's will be presenting "Legacy of the GOAT," which will include a rare Michael Jordan signed rookie card and sneakers. Caitlin Donovan, the vice president of Christie's handbag...

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CALLS TO MOVE MANUFACTURING FROM ASIA TO AMERICAS

Trade and economic growth are expected to be high on the agenda as leaders from the Americas and the Caribbean meet in Los Angeles. Many trade experts say Latin America and the Caribbean would bene...

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KLARNA CEO DEFENDS BUSINESS AS APPLE THREAT LOOMS

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski joins Emily Chang to talk about Apple embracing Buy Now, Pay Later and how to build trust with consumers, and how interest-free BNPL can be a help to consumers in...

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NEW SHOPPING DISTRICT OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS OPENS

The brand new KRATE container park just opened within The Grove at Wesley Chapel. A total of 94 shipping containers are now home to 46 businesses, creating one of the largest container parks in the...

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SEC PROPOSES CHANGES TO U.S. TRADING LANDSCAPE

US SEC Chair Gary Gensler is proposing a number of changes aimed at leveling the playing field for US retail traders. Joe Moglia, Fundamental Global Investors and Capital Wealth Advisors Chairman, ...

Bloomberg

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THAILAND DECRIMINALIZES CANNABIS GROWING, NOT SMOKING

Thailand legalized the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drinks on Thursday, the first Asian country to do so, with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors, but s...

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PARADISE SEES HOUSING BOOM YEARS AFTER WILDFIRE

KTVU's Tom Vacar reports. Paradise is seeing a building boom just a few years after a wildfire destroyed nearly 90% of the town.

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TARGET CUTS PRICES TO PURGE EXCESS INVENTORY

The big-box department store Target is having an inventory problem, but it's not what you might think! The retail chain says they actually have too much stuff, and are being forced to take some dra...

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