I went to Toys R Us. It was strange — and shows what can happen to 'zombie' retail brands after bankruptcy.

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The reporter stands smiling outside of a Toys R Us store in Maryland.
Toys R Us is opening new stores for the holiday shopping season.

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Pro-union flyers appear in Starbucks headquarters as some corporate staff quietly support barista strikes

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A close-up of the siren at the top of Starbucks' Seattle headquarters.
Starbucks' Seattle headquarters

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Zohran Mamdani wants you to boycott Starbucks

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Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani lending support to the striking baristas represents an early indication of how he may use the bully pulpit of his office as mayor of New York City.

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We waited in line for the 'Erewhon of New York' and saw the power of TikTok marketing firsthand

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We joined New Yorkers in an hourslong line for Meadow Lane on Friday.

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Here's what a complete Thanksgiving meal deal costs from 8 top retailers, including Walmart and Costco

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A table with Stuffed Turkey for Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner with Vegetables, Pumpkin Pie and Side Dishes
Retailers are taking some of the guesswork out of hosting Thanksgiving dinner.

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Retail's CEO exodus: Walmart's leadership shake-up comes amid a surge in industry executive departures

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Walmart CEO Carl Douglas McMillon stands in front of the retail giant's logo.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced on Friday that he plans to retire in January.

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UPS is hitting customers with late fees and collection threats as they contest tariff bills

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A dark brown UPS truck sits parked on a street as steam rises from a manhole next to it and a pedestrian walks by on the sidewalk wearing headphones and holding a smartphone.
UPS is charging some package recipients late fees as they try to fight incorrect tariff bills.

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How Walmart's new CEO started out as a store associate and rose to the top of the retail giant

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Walmart US CEO John Furner
Walmart US CEO John Furner is set to take over the top job from CEO Doug McMillon.

Walmart

How Doug McMillon went from unloading Walmart trucks as a teen to earning over $27 million as CEO

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Walmart CEO and President Doug McMillon
Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon.

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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is retiring, and the head of its US division is set to take the helm

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Walmart's John Furner smiles in a blue suit and a name tag.
Walmart's incoming CEO, John Furner.

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