Costco shoppers are continuing to cut back on big-ticket items, even as inflation falls, as Americans put off buying jewelry, laptops, and furniture

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A customer shops at a Costco store on August 31, 2023 in Novato, California.
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Levi's CEO fired more than half of his execs during his first 18 months in the role and regrets not letting go of some staff more quickly

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Charles Bergh, the CEO of Levi Strauss & Co.

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ThredUp says a 4-day week cut its corporate turnover in half — and 3 changes helped workers get ruthless about their time and productivity

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Clothing consignment company ThredUp says having fewer meetings and more time for focused work helped smooth the transition to a four-day work week.

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Yelp has recorded every restaurant and business with suspicious reviews. See if your favorite spot is on the list.

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Yelp is publishing the names of businesses that are paying for customer reviews.

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Costco is still holding out on raising its membership fees

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Costco's annual Gold Star membership fee was last increased in 2017, when it went from $55 to $60.

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Target to close 9 stores across 4 states, citing retail crime. See the full list.

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Target is closing nine stores in four states. It says theft and organized retail crime are threatening safety.

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Amazon stock falls as the US government sues the online retail giant in a landmark monopoly case

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FTC Commissioner nominee Lina M. Khan testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 21, 2021.

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Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the FTC and 17 US states. They say it's stifling competition and keeping prices high.

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Amazon is facing a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states.

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Modeling the clothes I sell on Poshmark helped me make over $100,000 in sales last year

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Sandra Wyer started selling on Poshmark as a side hustle.

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Shoplifting and other inventory loss cost retailers $112 billion last year

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Tide laundry detergent bottles with a security locking system to prevent theft at a CVS pharmacy, Queens, New York.

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