Why Ralph Lauren, the all-American luxury brand, is a hit in China

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Ralph Lauren is killing it with Chinese consumers while other luxury brands struggle.

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I tried the same chicken sandwich at McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, and I preferred the cheaper sandwich

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McDonald's crispy chicken sandwich and Chick-fil-A's classic sandwich were very similar, but the McDonald's version was a better value.

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These are the telltale signs of a fake Hermès Birkin, according to a vintage luxury expert with 20 years of experience

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A dark red-orange Hermès Birkin leather bag.

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Could Mexican pulque be the next tequila or mezcal?

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Pulque is the oldest ancestor of two of Mexico's most popular alcoholic drinks, tequila and mezcal.

Sam's Club CEO says automating stores isn't a move to eliminate jobs

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Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas said he spent time stocking shelves and pricing items as a teenager in the UK.

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The most popular Halloween costumes this year, ranked

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The National Retail Federation has projected that Halloween spending will reach $11.6 billion this year.

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More than 2,000 stores are closing across the US in 2024. Here's the list.

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Nearly 1,000 Family Dollar locations are set to close in the coming years, starting with 600 in the first half of 2024.

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Bed Bath & Beyond owner to lay off 20% of its workforce

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Bed Bath & Beyond has been an online-only retailer since the sale of its intellectual property last year.

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Years of controversy preceded the arrest of the ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch

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Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, was charged with sex trafficking and 15 counts of interstate prostitution on Tuesday.

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Starbucks' sliding sales show its new CEO has his work cut out for him

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Starbucks released its fourth-quarter earnings early on Tuesday.

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