Starbucks' new CEO will have the use of a private jet from California to Seattle every week to meet its RTO rules

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Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, will commute between Newport Beach and Seattle.

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McDonald's and Burger King's meal deals aren't changing fast food's pricey reputation

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McDonald's started offering a $5 meal deal this summer.

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7 things you should never do in a plant shop, according to owners and employees

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Let the employees take care of the plants in a nursery.

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LVMH made a huge splash in its first big Olympics push. The retail giant should do it again, a luxury expert says.

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Custom LVMH trunks and medals were among myriad visible reminders of the company's Olympics presence.

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Why Lego is so expensive

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Lego is the world's largest toy company, but it's gained a reputation for being an expensive hobby.

Since 2007, Lego has released dozens of sets that cost over $300. The most expensive "Star Wars" sets cost $850. Prices for vintage Lego sets can reach over $1,000.

I went to Taco Bell for the first time. I thought it would be cheaper.

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I went to a Taco Bell in London to see just how much the restaurant prioritizes value.

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A Walgreens employee describes routine theft at his store — and how he's not allowed to stop it

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A Walgreens employee said his store is doing little to combat theft, including by repeat offenders.

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How this Gen Z founder got the coolest girls in the world to wear her jeans, from Taylor Swift to Hailey Bieber — and built a multi-million dollar denim brand

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Elena Bonvicini started selling reworked vintage denim while still in high school.

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See inside the luxury shopping village that's like Disneyland if you're looking to pick up Dior and Gucci at a discount

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Bicester Village is a designer outlet shopping center, located in rural England.

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Walmart is now offering price cuts on more than 7,200 items, and it's not done yet

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Walmart's accelerating rollbacks are "a clear signal that consumer price inflation is moderating," Fitch Ratings Senior Director David Silverman wrote in a note.

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