I visited an Eddie Bauer store, and it quickly became clear why the retailer is closing locations

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The exterior of an Eddie Bauer store, which is closing, in New Jersey.
The exterior of an Eddie Bauer store in New Jersey on Tuesday.

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How True Religion turned a Y2K throwback into a $500 million comeback

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True Religion CEO Michael Buckley
True Religion's Michael Buckley rejoined the company as CEO in 2019.

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Costco's CEO chows down on a $1.50 hot dog combo in the latest riff on the McDonald's burger meme

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Customers wait in line to order below signage for the Costco Kirkland Signature $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, in California.
Costco's CEO says the $1.50 hot dog combo is here to stay.

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I visited Swig, the customizable 'dirty soda' chain sweeping the US. I wouldn't go back, but I get why it's so popular.

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Woman holding Swig drinks in holder in front of Swig
While at Swig, I tried a few menu items, including drinks ordered by the cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

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A new bill takes aim at retailers' sweetheart deals with suppliers — and would extend to apps like Uber Eats

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An Uber Eats delivery worker stands in Brooklyn, New York wearing sunglasses and a black Uber Eats-branded backpack as pedestrians walk behind him on the street.
A bill Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is introducing on Thursday takes aim at backroom deals that impact the prices of groceries and food delivery.

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Labubu's wide, toothy grin is coming to the silver screen

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Kasing Lung and Paul King.
Labubu will be making its way to Hollywood.

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JCPenney's brand CEO says she wears its fashions from 'head to toe' and hands out gift cards to surprised shoppers

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Models wear JCPenney outfits at a fashion show in Paris, Texas.
JCPenney brand CEO Michelle Wlazlo says she's focused on high style at low prices.

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Get ready for fewer sales: Lululemon has a new 'obsession' with full price and minimal discounting

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Lululemon sign
Lululemon is cutting back on sales.

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Eddie Bauer through the years, from outdoor icon to looming store closures

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Eddie Bauer store.
Eddie Bauer was founded in 1920.

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Why Mattel's $1 billion-a-year Barbie business could be cracking

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Mattel made Barbie a $1 billion-a-year brand and one of the most iconic toys in history. Now Mattel's crown jewel is facing challenges. After years of dominance, boosted by the blockbuster Barbie movie and a wave of nostalgia, sales are sliding.

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