Starbucks is doubling down on its free bachelor's degree program as enrollment surges 60%

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Starbucks says its free college program boosts promotions, retention — and helps attract over a million applicants a year

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Doug McMillon shares his final reading list as Walmart CEO, with topics from AI to basketball to China

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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is an avid reader.

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I tried to do all my Christmas shopping at Costco in one trip. Here are the 12 best gifts and deals I found.

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Recently, I found some impressively affordable gifts and hosting finds for my family at Costco.

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My 15-year-old sister's sprawling Christmas list shows Y2K brands like Ed Hardy and Hollister are hot with teens again

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Ed Hardy is back, according to my 15-year-old sister.

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Gen Z feels weird talking about drinking — and it's forcing bars to change

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Gen Z's approach to alcohol is forcing bars to change their strategy and menu offerings.

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The list of major companies laying off staff this year includes Verizon, IBM, Amazon, Starbucks, American Airlines, and more

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Verizon is one of the latest companies to cut jobs in 2025.

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McDonald's CEO has some candid advice: 'Nobody cares about your career as much as you do'

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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is not afraid of hurting your feelings.

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I did my holiday shopping at Walmart and Target. One retailer left me feeling more festive and impressed.

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I didn't see a huge difference in pricing between most items on my list at Walmart and Target, but there's one store I'd rather shop for gifts at.

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TikTok restructured its e-commerce product and data teams amid the busy holiday shopping season

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Why concert tickets are so expensive — and who's to blame

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Seeing your favorite artist onstage has never been more expensive. In the 1960s, a ticket to see The Beatles could cost around $5. In 2024, the average concert ticket in the US was nearly $136. And on the resale market, prices can jump to almost double that, with some Taylor Swift fans paying thousands of dollars for a single seat.

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