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A newly created gasoline giant in the Americas could change the industry landscapeThe Explainer Sunoco and Parkland are two of the biggest fuel suppliers in the US and Canada, respectively
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Discount stores were thriving. How did they stumble?The Explainer Blame Walmart — and inflation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Could a private equity deal be the end of Walgreens?Today's Big Question The pharmacy chain will be taken private in a $10 billion deal
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Eggs too pricey? Rent a chicken.Under the Radar The cost of eggs increased more than 15% in January
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Crafting emporium Joann is going out of businessSpeed Read The 82-year-old fabric and crafts store will be closing all 800 of its stores
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will Trump's tariffs hurt Walmart?Today's Big Question The world's biggest retailer 'isn't immune' to trade impacts
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How did Starbucks 'fall from grace'?The Explainer The coffee giant faces lower quarterly sales. Is it the economy, or have the drinks grown stale?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated
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Store closings could accelerate throughout 2025Under the Radar Major brands like Macy's and Walgreens are continuing to shutter stores
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of labor unionsPros and Cons Companies throughout the country continue to push for unionization
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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The diamond market is losing its radianceUnder the radar Precious gemstones are rapidly dropping in price
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What could bring the US Steel-Nippon Steel merger back to life?Today's Big Question President Trump opposed the deal. But he could be flexible.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How Trump is making your Shein and Temu orders more expensiveIn the Spotlight The president has ended a tariff loophole for small shipments
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Getty Images and Shutterstock merge into a picture powerhouse to combat AIThe Explainer The $3.7 billion deal is one of the largest in the industry's history
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What went wrong at Nissan?In the Spotlight And will a merger with Honda make the difference?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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