White House de minimis loophole rules target Shein, Temu

White House de minimis loophole rules target Shein, Temu

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit to the United Association Local 190 Training Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S., September 6, 2024.  Craig Hudson | Reuters The Biden administration announced new steps on Friday to curtail what it calls the “overuse and abuse” of a longstanding trade law that permits low-value shipments … Read more

Alibaba’s Taobao launches AI-powered English version in Singapore

Alibaba’s Taobao launches AI-powered English version in Singapore

The logo of Alibaba’s e-commerce app Taobao is displayed next to mobile phones displaying the app, in this illustration picture taken October 25, 2023. Reuters | Florence Lo Singapore — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba‘s Taobao shopping app topped the Apple App Store charts in Singapore after releasing an English version on Tuesday — thanks to … Read more

Tapestry Capri antitrust trial: Key questions about merger

Tapestry Capri antitrust trial: Key questions about merger

Pedestrians walk past a Coach store and a Michael Kors store. Scott Olson | Getty Images Just a few miles from the birthplace of Coach in New York City, a federal judge will soon decide whether its owner Tapestry can become a bag behemoth — in a decision that will weigh big questions about how … Read more

Junior Bridgeman buying stake in Milwaukee Bucks, team valued at $4 billion

Junior Bridgeman buying stake in Milwaukee Bucks, team valued at  billion

Ulysses “Junior“ Bridgeman attends Day 2 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Paras Griffin | Getty Images Businessman and former NBA player Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman is buying a 10% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The transaction … Read more

Restaurant chain BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Restaurant chain BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A BurgerFi location is seen on August 20, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.  Tierney L. Cross | Getty Images BurgerFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, less than a month after it warned investors it had “substantial doubt” about its ability to operate. The company joins the growing list of restaurant chains that have … Read more

Live shopping is coming to the red carpet

Live shopping is coming to the red carpet

When viewers tune in to the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday night, they’ll be able to shop the outfits and designer looks they’re seeing in real time, as legacy media companies look for new ways to monetize content. As part of a new partnership between Paramount Global — the parent company of cable TV network MTV … Read more

SEC charges Keurig Dr Pepper over K-Cup recyclability

SEC charges Keurig Dr Pepper over K-Cup recyclability

A green tea pod inside a Keurig brand coffee maker, Dec. 17, 2022. Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Keurig Dr Pepper over what the agency said are inaccurate claims by the company about the recyclability of its disposable K-Cup pods, the agency said Tuesday. Keurig has … Read more

New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlines plans for business

New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlines plans for business

Brian Niccol, incoming CEO of Starbucks Anjali Sundaram | CNBC New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol will focus on improving the chain’s U.S. business in his first 100 days on the job before he moves to fix its issues abroad, according to an open letter published on Tuesday. “… In some places — especially in the … Read more

Rotation trade pushed this consumer stock to new highs, so we’re booking some profits

Rotation trade pushed this consumer stock to new highs, so we’re booking some profits

We’re selling 25 shares of Procter & Gamble at roughly $176 each. Following Monday’s trade, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trist will own 325 shares of P & G, decreasing its weighting to 1.75% from 1.9%. Consumer goods powerhouse Procter & Gamble has been a solid performer lately, rallying to new all-time highs in a weak tape … Read more

Big Lots bankruptcy, plans sale and store closures

Big Lots bankruptcy, plans sale and store closures

A Big Lots store in Los Angeles, Sept. 7, 2024. Discount home goods retailer Big Lots Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 9, 2024, indicating it plans to close nearly 300 stores and continue operating. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Discount home goods retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection … Read more