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    It’s New Year’s Day 2026. What’s open and closed?

    Most federal services are shuttered, but the retail landscape remains mixed.

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    January 1, 2026

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    By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
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    The retirement of this notoriously finicky card marks the end of an era for one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems
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    The retirement of this notoriously finicky card marks the end of an era for one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems

    By Philip Marcelo and The Associated Press
    December 28, 2025
    Feel Free customers say the kratom drink is making them sick. Toothless FDA rules on dietary supplements are helping it remain a bestseller
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    Feel Free customers say the kratom drink is making them sick. Toothless FDA rules on dietary supplements are helping it remain a bestseller

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    Survey overload: Companies are inundating customers with endless surveys—and getting worse insights
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    Survey overload: Companies are inundating customers with endless surveys—and getting worse insights

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    December 28, 2025
    Three in four Americans say groceries are so expensive they’ve been forced to cut down on other spending
    Retail

    Three in four Americans say groceries are so expensive they’ve been forced to cut down on other spending

    By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail Brew
    December 27, 2025
    Freshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
    Travel & Leisure

    Freshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’

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    December 26, 2025
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    Retail

    Trump just declared December 26th a national holiday. What’s open and closed?

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    December 26, 2025
    From Kohl’s CEO ousting to Kroger chief’s sudden resignation, 2025 a tumultuous year for the C-suite. Here are the 5 most dramatic exits this year
    C-Suite

    From Kohl’s CEO ousting to Kroger chief’s sudden resignation, 2025 a tumultuous year for the C-suite. Here are the 5 most dramatic exits this year

    By Erin Cabrey and Retail Brew
    December 25, 2025
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    Arts & Entertainment

    Most Americans decide 2025 isn’t the year for charity, poll says

    By James Pollard, Linley Sanders and The Associated Press
    December 24, 2025
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    Retail

    Trump just declared Christmas Eve a national holiday. Here’s what’s open and closed

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    December 24, 2025
    Move over caviar, the hottest luxury ingredient is crab
    Retail

    Move over caviar, the hottest luxury ingredient is crab

    By Matthew Kronsberg and Bloomberg
    December 24, 2025
    Spanx founder Sara Blakely
    Success

    6 ‘unhinged’ things Spanx founder Sara Blakely did that ultimately shaped the success of her $1.2 billion empire

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    December 23, 2025
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    Supporting moderation: beer’s structural advantage in the no-alcohol space

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    December 23, 2025
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    Retail

    TikTok puts department stores in your phone. Macy’s and Nordstrom say not so fast

    By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated Press
    December 22, 2025
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    Arts & Entertainment

    ‘You sure don’t see too many of those anymore’: Miss. restaurant defies history, with only 4 tables, massive lazy Susans and wild popularity

    By Sophie Bates and The Associated Press
    December 22, 2025
    Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Christmas Day 2025
    Retail

    Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Christmas Day 2025

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    December 22, 2025
    Target, Walmart, Whole Foods targeted in ByHeart botulism suits
    Retail

    Target, Walmart, Whole Foods targeted in ByHeart botulism suits

    By Anna Edney and Bloomberg
    December 22, 2025
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    Commentary

    I’m the Sam’s Club CEO and I’ve got an AI leadership reality check: let purpose, not promise, guide investment

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    December 22, 2025
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    Fortune Archives: The Grape Depression

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    December 21, 2025
    A Walmart employee nearly doubled her pay after entering its pipeline for skilled tradespeople. ‘I was able to move out of my parents’ house’
    Future of Work

    A Walmart employee nearly doubled her pay after entering its pipeline for skilled tradespeople. ‘I was able to move out of my parents’ house’

    By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated Press
    December 21, 2025
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    Tech

    Tesla’s chief designer accidentally smashed a $61K Cybertruck’s ‘armor glass’ window with a metal ball. Now he says it was a ‘great marketing moment’

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    Economy

    ‘This year is just not a jewelry Christmas’: Meet a 64-year-old small businesswoman who’s seen her Main Street decline for the last decade

    By Makiya Seminera and The Associated Press
    December 19, 2025
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    From search to discovery: how AI Is redrawing the competitive map for every brand

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    Walmart’s women truckers surge thanks to $115,000 starting pay and other perks bringing in nontraditional candidates
    Retail

    Walmart’s women truckers surge thanks to $115,000 starting pay and other perks bringing in nontraditional candidates

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    Sweetgreen co-founder is stepping down from executive role

    By Redd Brown and Bloomberg
    December 17, 2025
    A woman holds a colorful pink and green Birkin bag in front of her legs.
    Retail

    Gen Z’s reality check: Birkin resale prices slump as aspirational luxury takes a hit

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    December 17, 2025
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    Tariffs take a bite out of mom-and-pop stores as small business profit growth turns negative for first time in 18 months, BofA says

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    December 17, 2025
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    33-year-old woman charged with attempted mayhem after Mississippi Walmart sells razorblade bread

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    December 17, 2025
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    Retail

    As Americans continue to feel the pain from tariffs and inflation, Lidl launches holiday meal deal for less than $4 per person

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