There’s no room for price gouging in an ultracompetitive business like retail, Target CEO Brian Cornell said Wednesday. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” the retail chief disputed campaign talking points accusing grocers of inflating prices. He said retailers have to be responsive to customers or risk losing business. He was asked by CNBC’s … Read more
Shauntil Cox lifts weights with the help of her trainer, Deano Troost, at a Planet Fitness in New Caney, Texas, on Sept. 19, 2023. Jason Fochtman | Houston Chronicle | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images A growing share of gym users is looking to build muscle, leading major fitness companies to refocus their efforts beyond … Read more
TJX Companies raised its full-year guidance on Wednesday after posting another quarter of strong sales, but its outlook still fell just short of Wall Street’s expectations. The discounter behind Marshalls, HomeGoods and TJ Maxx is now expecting full-year earnings to be between $4.09 and $4.13, compared with estimates of $4.14, according to LSEG. For the … Read more
Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning on display at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC DETROIT – Ford Motor is delaying production of a new plant in Tennessee to produce a next-generation all-electric pickup truck and canceling plans for a three-row electric SUV, the company said Wednesday. Instead, … Read more
Health-care marketplace Sesame on Wednesday announced a new clinical weight loss program that will help eligible consumers access compounded versions of Novo Nordisk‘s blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy for $249 per month. Sesame allows patients to book and pay for appointments with doctors and specialists directly through its website, so it cuts out middlemen such as … Read more
Macy’s cut its full-year sales forecast Wednesday, as the department store operator said it is contending with selective shoppers and more promotions. The retailer posted a mixed quarter, as it topped Wall Street’s earnings expectations but missed on revenue. Macy’s said it now anticipates net sales of between $22.1 billion and $22.4 billion, which is … Read more
A house under construction is seen between completed houses in a new development in Brambleton, Virginia on August 14, 2024. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row last week, but the rush to refinance took a breather. Applications to refinance a home loan dropped 15% … Read more
An aerial view of new BYD electric cars to be exported on a dock in Yantai in east China’s Shandong province. Tang Ke | Future Publishing | Getty Images The Chinese government on Wednesday hit out at the European Union over tariffs on electric vehicle imports, after the bloc lowered duties on several major electric … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 20, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more
A Target store stands in Manhattan, New York City, on March 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Target will report quarterly earnings on Wednesday as the retailer tries to make a comeback from a prolonged period of weaker sales and profits. Here is what Wall Street expects for the Minneapolis-based retailer, according to a … Read more
