10 things you should never do at a golf course, according to PGA pros and employees
5 min read
Bath & Body Works is ready to go international after a bruising year saw its stock fall 40%
The home fragrance retailer reported a strong quarter after a troubling year, with its stock down 40% year-on-year and removal from the S&P 500.
3 min read
Ulta says consumers are looking to beauty products for 'a comfort and escape' from the world's stress
The CEO said customers are willing to give up spending on other products so they can keep buying makeup and skincare products.
2 min read
$18 lip gloss and 'glazed donut' skin: How Rhode made its mark on the beauty world in 3 years
Hailey Bieber launched her skincare brand Rhode in 2022. Just three years later, it's been acquired by ELF Beauty for a billion dollars.
5 min read
Costco is taking a page from Sam's Club's playbook to speed up checkout in the warehouse
Costco CEO Ron Vachris hinted at several tech improvements to speed up the checkout process at warehouses, including a scan-and-pay option.
2 min read
Best Buy joins Macy's and a rising number of companies lowering or ditching guidance amid tariff chaos. Here's the list.
Major companies are lowering or scrapping their earnings forecasts amid uncertainty from tariffs.
10 min read
Here's why you can't shop online at Victoria's Secret right now
Victoria's Secret's website was down on Thursday as the brand dealt with a "security incident." Stores remained open.
1 min read
Luxury Swiss watch demand surged in the US as wealthy Rolex enthusiasts tried to get ahead of Trump's tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US rose sharply due to strategic early shipments amid Trump tariffs, whilst others buyers see watches as a financial asset.
2 min read
Starbucks is scaling back one of its popular point perks
Starbucks is changing its reward for customers who bring a personal reusable cup. It could mean fewer stars for customers who order single coffees.
2 min read
An LVMH exec says the luxury giant can't jack up prices on 2 key products to cover the hit from Trump's tariffs
LVMH's finance chief said it would be difficult to raise the prices of cognac and lower-priced beauty products.
2 min read
The founder of a 20-year-old luxury home design brand shares how he went from passion to profit
L'Objet founder and creative director Elad Yifrach explains how he built his brand and led his company through 20 years of craftsmanship.
6 min read
What it costs to open 12 of the biggest fast food chains in the US, from Chick-fil-A to McDonald's
Owning a fast food franchise can be lucrative. Here are the financial requirements to become a franchisee for 12 major fast food chains.
6 min read
Gen Z and millennials are thirsty for luxury bag dupes. Here are the brands they're after most.
Dupes of luxury bags are trending on social media, a report from Plot found. Alternatives to Louis Vuitton and Hermes are being discussed the most.
2 min read
Macy's, Walmart, Shein, and other major brands that say Trump's tariffs are pushing them to raise prices
Trump's tariffs have companies scrambling as they navigate cost increases. Here are the companies that have talked about hiking prices.
9 min read
This beverage brand CEO says making his products in the US has been essential to his success
When Cirkul's co-founders came up with a water-enhancing cartridge system, no one else knew how to make it — so they figured it out themselves.
3 min read
Temu's owner saw a nearly 40% profit slump, thanks in part to Trump's tariffs
PDD Holdings' CEO said "radical change in external policy environment, such as tariffs," has put pressure on its merchants and hurt its bottom line.
2 min read
Starbucks needs a new pilot for its company private jets, and it's offering a salary of up to $360,300
Starbucks posted a job listing for a captain who can fly Gulfstream private jets and has five years' experience.
2 min read
America is entering an era of crystal-clear prices
Ticketmaster and Airbnb now have to list prices up front, instead of tacking on hidden fees at the end. This new "all-in pricing" is incredible.
8 min read
The EU is threatening to fine Shein, accusing it of deceiving customers with fake discounts and misleading information
The European Commission said Shein has a month to show how it would correct its practices that are "in breach of EU law."
2 min read
I used to buy my kids expensive clothes out of mom guilt. Now, I only shop for them at consignment shops to save money.
I wanted to give my kids everything I couldn't have growing up, so I bought pricey clothing. That wasn't practical so I now shop at consignment shops.
4 min read
McDonald's shuts down its spin-off, CosMc's, after less than 3 years as sales lag
McDonald's is closing its line of CosMc's drink shops after less than three years. McDonald's reported lagging sales earlier this month.
2 min read
'Tip creep' is pushing some customers to leave smaller tips, and driving others to avoid businesses that ask for them
Customers are seeing 'tip creep' as requests for tips pop up in more places, a Morning Consult survey found.
4 min read
TJX CEO wants you to find something on the rack that 'almost feels too cheap'
TJX operates on a different playbook from most retailers — and it's likely to help its chains like TJ Maxx and Marshalls do well in chaotic times.
3 min read
Exclusive
TikTok enters its efficiency era
TikTok is letting go of staff and adding other cost-saving measures as it makes a new push for efficiency.
4 min read
Steve Madden calls out the Trump administration on tariffs: 'They fundamentally don't know what they're doing'
Americans aren't going to want to work the factory jobs created by companies shifting manufacturing to the US due to tariffs, Steve Madden said.
2 min read
These are the 3 phrases you might be hearing more of as companies avoid saying 'tariff'
The word "tariff" may soon become scarce as retailers attempt price transparency without drawing President Trump's ire.
4 min read
Labubu's bootleg cousin 'Lafufu' is janky, cheap, and weirdly irresistible. It's fueling a thriving market of fakes.
People around the world are shelling out money to buy Lafufus because they're ugly and fake, and it's becoming its own retail phenomenon.
5 min read
I loved shopping at Costco, but the store has become so crowded that I can't find a parking spot. Aldi has been my lifesaver.
I have so many favorite items at Costco, but I can't even get in the store anymore because it's so crowded. Luckily, I found great items at Aldi.
4 min read
I ranked 4 brands of store-bought beef hot dogs. The winner was flavorful with a great snap.
Applegate's organic hot dogs had the best savory flavor and snap, making it my choice for Memorial Day weekend cookouts.
5 min read
The Walton family empire: Inside the lives of the billionaire Walmart heirs
Walmart founder Sam Walton's three surviving children have a collective net worth of nearly $400 million, more than Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg.
7 min read
The Target boycott movement is impacting sales. More protests are around the corner.
Target said reactions to its DEI moves had adversely affected its sales, and protesters say they're not yet satisfied with the company's response.
4 min read
Walmart says it's cutting roles to 'remove layers and complexity'
In a memo to staff, executives said roles in the global tech team would be cut to simplify its structure and "facilitate speed and innovation."
2 min read
Urban Outfitters is changing its timeline for fall fashion because of Trump's tariffs
Urban Outfitters said it will bring fall products in earlier this year, to circumvent any future supply chain issues caused by Trump's tariffs.
2 min read
Why Indonesia's mud crab industry could go extinct
Fishermen in Bali use tradition and innovation to save mud crabs and mangroves from climate change and overfishing.
Shein and Temu purchases now cost a lot more — unless you're in Europe
European shoppers will be charged duties of just over $2 on packages from retailers such as Shein and Temu — far less than the cost for US consumers.
2 min read
Target's sales are tumbling — and its DEI moves aren't helping
Target reported a sharp drop in comparable sales in its first quarter and cut its outlook for the full year.
3 min read
Exclusive
Marc Lore's Wonder just eliminated one of the most annoying parts of food delivery
Wonder, the food hall and delivery startup led by Marc Lore, eliminated delivery fees. One executive said it's meant to save customers money.
3 min read
4 reasons Walmart is raising prices and Home Depot isn't
Walmart opened the door for retailers to hike prices over tariffs, but Home Depot doesn't plan to. Digging into each business helps explain why.
4 min read
Pop Mart has paused Labubu sales in the UK for safety reasons amid the blind box craze
UK fans of Labubu won't be able to snag the toy in stores for a bit, but online sales would continue as usual, Pop Mart said.
2 min read
Love it or hate it, everyone is talking about Lululemon's $148 dress
You can find stretchy, strapless dresses almost anywhere, but Lululemon has one of the most popular and controversial options on the market.
3 min read
You won't feel tariffs at our checkouts, Home Depot says
Home Depot executives said the retailer would maintain pricing levels despite the impact of tariffs, citing its scale and relationships with suppliers.
2 min read
The patent behind a $182 cult-favorite skincare product recently expired. So where are all the dupes?
The patent for SkinCeuticals' pricey C E Ferulic serum expired. Skincare industry experts told BI what it would take to get cheaper dupes in the mix.
7 min read
An unexpected victim of Trump's tariffs: musicians
Thanks to Trump's tariffs, prices for guitars and other musical instruments are about to go up. That's bad news for beginners and pro musicians.
13 min read
Walmart just made it even easier for everyone else to raise prices
Walmart's announcement gives other retailers cover to raise their own prices — and acts as a warning of what not to do.
4 min read
After years of searching for the perfect product, I've finally found my holy grail for everyday makeup looks
After spending years searching for the perfect brow product, I fell in love with the $6 ELF brow-lift gel. It's perfect for everyday makeup looks.
2 min read
How to tell if a Cartier or other luxury watch is fake
Watch industry experts tell BI how to spot fake watches trying to pass as luxury brands like Cartier or Omega.
4 min read
I'm the CEO of an American-made dog toy company. If profit's your only goal, don't manufacture in the US.
Spencer Williams, the CEO of American-made dog toy brand West Paw, said manufacturing the in the US is hard and not the most profitable path.
4 min read
Trump says Walmart should 'eat the tariffs' instead of raising prices
After Walmart's leaders recently said prices would likely have to rise due to Trump's tariffs, he pushed back against the retail behemoth.
2 min read
Starbucks doubles down on baristas, not AI, to fix its customer crunch
Starbucks is investing in more hours for baristas as other restaurant chains go in on AI.
5 min read