Lowe's will no longer participate in surveys for Human Rights Campaign, an advocacy group supporting transgender rights, and is also combining its various business resource groups that represent diverse employees into one umbrella organization, an internal memo obtained by Reuters on Monday showed. The company will not be sponsoring or...

Home improvement retailer Lowe's latest U.S. firm to end some diversity policies

Foot Locker beat Wall Street's estimates on the top and bottom lines as it posted comparable sales growth for the first time in six quarters. The sneaker company also saw its gross margin expand for the first time in more than two years. CEO Mary Dillon told CNBC Foot Locker...

Foot Locker shares drop 10% despite first comparable sales growth in six quarters

Big Lots has agreed to pay retention bonuses to keep four top executives on board as the retailer navigates through an ongoing period of operational and financial uncertainty. The company’s board of directors on Aug. 12 approved one-time cash retention awards totaling about $5.2 million for the executive officers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from earlier this month.

Big Lots offers $5.2M in retention bonuses to 4 executives

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Seven & I, parent of 7-Eleven, is in talks with Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

7-Eleven parent company on verge of mega merger

Dollar General missed Wall Street's expectations on the top and bottom lines. The company said part of the issue is its core, lower-income consumer is under financial pressure, but some of its problems are also self-inflicted. The discounter has work to do to improve its stores and also needs to...

Dollar General shares crater 25% as retailer cuts outlook, blaming 'financially constrained' customers

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NBA superstar Stephen Curry has agreed to sign a one-year, $62.6 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, his agent confirmed to CNBC. The extension keeps Curry in a Golden State uniform through the 2026-27 season. Curry will be the first NBA player to make $60 million in a season,...

Stephen Curry signs $62.6 million, one-year contract extension with Warriors

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a lower court judge had discretion to let drivers sue in groups over Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with 8L45 or 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmissions, and sold in the 2015 through 2019 model years. Drivers said the vehicles shudder and shake...

GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions

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Lowe’s cut its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday, echoing bigger rival Home Depot’s concerns of a slim chance of a recovery in home improvement demand this year.

The Federal Reserve was expected to cut interest rates earlier this year, but insufficient proof of easing inflation thus far has kept the rates high, which is affecting home sales, and consequently demand for expensive renovation projects.

“We’re seeing significant implications … people aren’t moving nearly as often as they typically do because current mortgage rates are so much higher,” said CEO Marvin Ellison on a post-earnings call.



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Lowe’s follows rival Home Depot with dismal profit forecast: ‘People aren’t moving’

Kohl's beat profit estimates for the second quarter, despite lower sales, as the discount department store operator cut costs. Kohl's warned about a challenging consumer environment but raised its full-year outlook for earnings per share. Kohl's shares edged higher Wednesday, but they've lost nearly a third of their value this...

Kohl's Cuts Costs to Address a Challenging Consumer Environment

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For 89 years Tyson Foods was a family affair—but nobody could protect scion John Randal from his worst instincts.

The youngest Fortune 500 CFO was set up to run his family’s $21 billion chicken empire. His erratic behavior could change that

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Ike Boruchow, Wells Fargo senior analyst, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the retail landscape ahead of earnings.

Lululemon feels like Nike a few years ago, says Wells Fargo's Ike Boruchow

GAP President and CEO Richard Dickson 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, consumer trends, and more.

GAP CEO Richard Dickson sits down with Jim Cramer

Nvidia said Wednesday that its board of directors has approved a $50 billion stock buyback. The computer chip giant announced the share repurchase as part of its fiscal second-quarter earnings, in which it reported earnings and guidance that surpassed Wall Street expectations. In May, Apple announced a $110 billion stock...

Nvidia announces $50 billion stock buyback

Is scheduled to report earnings, CNBC's Jim Cramer reminded investors why he thinks the stock has intrinsic value, saying one can't assess it based on the results of one quarter. "When you think of all these wonders from Nvidia's technology, you don't sit there and worry about how massively they...

On the eve of Nvidia earnings, Cramer says you can't judge the stock by 'one static quarterly snapshot'

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Big Data is big business. According to platform provider Edge Delta, the market for data services is projected to grow from $220.2 billion in 2023 to $401.2 billion by 2028 — an increase of 82.2%. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) is a major player in the space. The company was co-founded by entrepreneur and venture capitalist […]
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Gap CEO describes the retailer's 'reinvigoration strategy' after a successful quarter

CEO Richard Dickson detailed what's contributing to the company's successful turnaround efforts so far, including new marketing and branding. \"We've been really well-known for basics, really...

CEO Richard Dickson detailed what's contributing to the company's successful turnaround efforts so far, including new marketing and branding. "We've been really well-known for basics, really...

Gap CEO describes the retailer's 'reinvigoration strategy' after a successful quarter

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