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Britain's new retail returns nightmare
In the Spotlight Gen Z influencers and a 'poopy diaper' have shown up fault-lines in the system
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The 'frivolous' trade in taxidermied bats
Under The Radar Painted woolly bats are being sold online: bad news for the species – and humans
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The inconvenience store: Why are shops locking up even more merchandise?
Under the Radar You may have noticed a surge in items stowed behind security glass
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Apple in first union contract with retail employees
Speed Read The deal with employees at the Towson, Maryland, store marks the first labor agreement for any US Apple employees
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Donald Trump's bitcoin obsession
The Explainer Former president's crypto conversion a 'classic Trumpian transactional relationship', partly driven by ego-boosting NFTs
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Video game performers to strike over AI concerns
Speed Read SAG-AFTRA members are unhappy with gaming production companies
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Will Keir Starmer scrap the two-child benefit cap?
Today's Big Question PM signals 'change in tone' as Labour rebels prepare to back amendment calling for immediate end to controversial 'social cleansing' policy
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Would Trump's tariff proposals lift the US economy or break it?
Talking Points Economists say fees would raise prices for American families
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Why can't China turn its economy around?
Today's Big Question The post-pandemic crisis puts pressure on Communist Party leaders
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Will the housing slump ever end?
Today's Big Question Probably not until mortgage rates come down
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US inflation cools further in welcome sign for economy
Speed Read Prices fell in June for the first time in four years
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Demand for nonalcoholic beer is hitting a fever pitch. Booze companies are leaning in.
In the Spotlight One of the biggest players in the industry recently raised another $50 million in funding
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The precipitous fall of the Japanese yen
Under the Radar The Yen recently below 160 to the dollar, its lowest value in more than 30 years
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Saks buys Neiman Marcus in $2.65B deal
Speed Read Following the merger of the two legacy retailers, the new entity will be called Saks Global
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