This menswear status symbol is so subtle you might not even notice it

Tech Insider : Style, Business
A close-up shot of a monogrammed sleeve worn by actor Caleb McLaughlin.
Actor Caleb McLaughlin wears a monogram on his sleeve.

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Bath & Body Works says it can't compete without Amazon

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Shoppers walk outside of a Bath & Body Works store in a mall.
Amazon is playing a major role in Bath & Body Works' new online strategy, CEO Daniel Heaf said.

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Labubu propelled Pop Mart to the top. It might be its undoing.

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Labubu dolls are on display at a Pop Mart store on November 16, 2025 in Shanghai, China.
Labubu might be losing its shine.

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What Allbirds needs to do to make its Hail Mary AI pivot succeed

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Allbirds is trying to pull itself out of a financial tailspin by pivoting to AI.
Allbirds is trying to pull itself out of a financial tailspin by pivoting to AI.

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These Allbirds AI jokes are as fire as the company's stock price

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In this photo illustration, the logo of footwear company Allbirds Inc. is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.
Allbirds is an AI company now, and the rebranding is getting memed.

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Allbirds is ditching years of clean and green street cred

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Allbirds store
Allbirds started as a sustainable footwear brand. Now it's pivoting to AI and plans to shift its focus away from the environment.

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I tested button-up tops from Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy. My favorite was durable and budget-friendly.

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Chloe Caldwell
I tried on button-up shirts from Banana Republic (left), Gap (middle), and Old Navy (right).

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From effortless everyday outfits to business-casual occasions, a good button-up top is one of the most versatile spring and summer fashion staples.

Starbucks is turning ChatGPT into your personal barista

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A ChatGPT user asks the chatbot's new Starbucks app to recommend a drink based on their preferences.
Starbucks' new ChatGPT app, which recommends drinks based on user prompts, is now in beta.

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I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 9 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A composite image of a preassembled Lego Easter basket and a Nespresso Verto Next in a box at Costco.
As a longtime employee, I think the Lego Easter baskets and Nespresso Vertuo Next are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

More than 2,000 stores are set to close across the US in 2026. Here's the list.

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Apple store
Apple is expected to close three stores in June.

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