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Anastasiia Krivenok | Moment | Getty Images Online spending on Thanksgiving Day jumped 5.5% compared to a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics, a reflection of holiday shoppers who are buying more of their gifts online and responding to discounts. E-commerce sales totaled $5.6 billion on the holiday. That’s nearly twice as much as the

Target hosted a free “Winter Wonderland” event in New York City to show off the holiday season’s hottest toys. It’s an example of the extra effort that retailers are putting in to motivate shoppers. Melissa Repko | CNBC NEW YORK CITY — On a recent weekend in downtown Manhattan, a long line of families with

The National Football League is sticking with X, formerly known as Twitter, as Elon Musk’s site faces an advertiser revolt over hate speech and antisemitism on the platform. “I think X is in a very difficult business because of the content moderation that they have to deal with,” Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s media and business

Passengers make their way through the terminal as they travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on Nov. 22, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters In air travel, minutes matter. A few moments could be the difference between making and missing a connection for passengers — and could avoid

Popeyes Wings Courtesy: Popeyes Popeyes is expanding its menu beyond chicken sandwiches – and it’s a permanent change this time. The fast food chain announced Wednesday it’s adding five chicken wing flavors to its menu nationwide, with three debuting at Popeyes for the first time, beginning Wednesday. The flavors include Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan,

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Vanessa Kirby and Joaquin Phoenix star in AppleTV+’s “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott. Apple Original Films LOS ANGELES – Apple Original Films is a new player on the Academy Award scene, but it’s already left an indelible — and historic — mark. The studio, which

A person walks past a sales advertisement at Saks Off 5th department store ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday sales in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2023. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images There’s a dark cloud hanging over Black Friday. A slew of retailers have issued tepid, cautious or downright disappointing fourth-quarter outlooks over

In this article RENT URBN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nuuly warehouse Natalie Rice Urban Outfitters’ clothing rental service Nuuly has eked out its first profit thanks to a steady stream of new subscribers and a whopping 86% jump in revenue, hitting the benchmark before competitor Rent the Runway, which has yet to turn

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ariana DeBose stars as Asha in Disney’s new animated film “Wish.” Disney Disney is wishing on a shooting star this week, hoping that its celebratory 100th anniversary film “Wish” will mark a turning point for its beleaguered animation division and jumpstart the Thanksgiving box office.

Ford CEO Jim Farley announces at a press conference that Ford Motor Company will be partnering with the worlds largest battery company, a China-based company called Contemporary Amperex Technology, to create an electric-vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, on February 13, 2023 in Romulus, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images News | Getty Images DETROIT

COVID-19 home test kits are pictured in a store window during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 19, 2022. Carlo Allegri | Reuters The Biden administration on Monday said it is offering another round of free at-home Covid tests to U.S. households ahead of

Tiger Woods of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk to the 11th fairway during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.  Christian Petersen | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s indoor golf

Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart Inc. Corporation, participates in a Business Roundtable discussion on the”Future of Work in an Era of Automation and Artificial Intelligence”, during a CEO Innovation Summit, on December 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. Mark Wilson | Getty Images “Choiceful” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but chief executives love

In this article GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT 2025 Cadillac Optiq Cadillac DETROIT – Cadillac’s new entry-level electric vehicle will be a compact-sized crossover called Optiq, the company said Friday. The General Motors brand said the vehicle, which will be its fourth EV, will slot below the current entry-level Lyriq midsize crossover EV,

Tiger Woods of the United States catches a ball on the practice area during the third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.  Andrew Redington | Getty Images Extensive damage at a Florida dome venue is potentially a big blow to the Tiger Woods

Barbie dolls (R) are displayed for sale ahead of Black Friday at a Walmart Supercenter on November 14, 2023 in Burbank, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images Early Black Friday discounts were far higher this October compared to prior years, signaling retailers are concerned that demand could be tepid during the

In this article F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Members of the United Auto Workers union picket outside the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, on Sept. 26, 2023. Matthew Hatcher | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – Union members at Ford Motor approved a tentative agreement Friday, concluding contentious contract negotiations between the

In this article TMUS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A T-Mobile store in New York, March 16, 2023. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images T-Mobile is once again being accused of failing to protect sensitive consumer data after an employee at one of its retail stores stole nude images from a customer’s phone

In this article LUV AAL DAL UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Travelers wait in line to check in for their flights at a Delta Airlines ticket counter at Orlando International Airport during the busy Christmas holiday season on December 28, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Paul Hennessy | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Airlines

In this article OSTK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage is displayed outside a permanently closed Bed Bath & Beyond retail store in Hawthorne, California, on May 1, 2023.  Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Investment firm JAT Capital sent a scathing letter to the board of the new Bed Bath &