110 million ears pierced and 2 bankruptcies: The rise, fall, return, and fall again of mall icon Claire's

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A Claire's store in Toronto is pictured.
After a brief 2022 reemergence, mall boutique Claire's filed for its second bankruptcy in August.

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Wendy's says it realized it had 'too many' promotions this summer, confusing customers

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Wendy's sign.

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Sweetgreen is betting on bigger portions and better taste to get customers back in the door

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A group of women eating food while sitting on the steps outside The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
People sit on the steps eating Sweetgreen at The Metropolitan Museum of Art as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 29, 2020 in New York City.

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Smashburger's new CEO wants to flip the script on the burger chain's fortunes

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Jim Sullivan was appointed to the role of CEO of Smashburger on Tuesday

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Good news, delivery drivers: DoorDash CEO says robotaxis aren't ready for food delivery

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A Doordash deliveryperson on a bike.

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I tried chicken tenders from 13 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

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I tried chicken tenders from 13 different fast-food chains and ranked them based on taste and value.

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There's a spending split between Americans, and it's popping up from McDonald's to Uber

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People walk in a shopping district along 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
Despite better-than-expected sales in the first half of 2025, some retail companies are still being cautious going forward.

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Major US alcohol groups are begging Trump to slash tariffs before the holidays to keep them from losing $2 billion in sales

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A bottle of Jack Daniels is shown for sale among other brands in the liquor section of a food market in Encinitas, California, U.S., June 6, 2018. Picture taken June 6, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake
A bottle of Jack Daniels is shown for sale among other brands in the liquor section of a food market in Encinitas, California

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KFC and Taco Bell are doubling down on Gen Z

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Analysts are bullish on Yum! Brands during a recession. The company owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and The Habit Burger Grill.
Analysts are bullish on Yum! Brands during a recession. The company owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and The Habit Burger Grill.

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Why the $2.99 Snack Wrap is part of McDonald's new secret sauce for success

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McDonald's headquarters in Chicago
McDonald's headquarters in Chicago

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