Zohran Mamdani is kicking off his mayorship by trying to solve one big consumer problem

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the continuation of congestion pricing on program's first anniversary on January 05, 2026 in New York City.
Zohran Mamdani is tackling junk fees and hidden subscription costs in one of his first acts as mayor.

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DHS said ICE agents' Hilton reservations were canceled at an independently owned Hampton Inn

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Hampton Inn sign

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Nicolás Maduro in custody somehow became free marketing for Nike Tech

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Nicolás Maduro wore a gray Nike Tech outfit in a January 3 picture posted by Donald Trump.

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I visited Grocery Outlet. It was weird, but I saw why it's a go-to supermarket for some shoppers.

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A man taking a selfie and smiling outside a Grocery Outlet supermarket.
California-based Grocery Outlet has opened more stores in the Eastern US over the past few years.

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Inside Saks Fifth Avenue's fight for its life: How a tumultuous 12 months left the retailer on the brink of bankruptcy

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Torn Black Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Bag.
Saks Global, the company behind some of the most iconic luxury department stores, is in trouble.

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Are you buying more American-made brands? Fill out this survey.

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A factory worker at GE.
Some CEOs believe US manufacturing can make a comeback. Do you?

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Fewer pennies, more problems: Why retailers are pleading for exact change

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A sign at a Target in Astoria, Queens.
A sign at a Target in Astoria, Queens.

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Walmart salary data revealed: How much the retail giant pays designers, software engineers, and other tech workers

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A rendering of Walmart's new corporate campus.
A rendering of Walmart's new corporate campus in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Walmart

Gen Z is embracing millennial fashion, celebrity skincare, and Apple tech in 2026

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An influencer wears micro Ugg slippers.
Short Ugg slippers are the go-to shoe for members of Gen Z right now.

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Aritzia has arrived. With steady growth and a cultlike following, the Canadian brand looks unstoppable.

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Christmas shoppers browse in Aritzia on December 24, 2025 in New York City.
Christmas shoppers browse in Aritzia on December 24, 2025 in New York City.

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