Trump Tariffs Spur Layoffs and Price Increases as Companies Face Tough Choices

Businesses that had been in a holding pattern during President Trump’s evolving trade war are starting to plan ahead with more conviction.

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Thousands of Dollars Worth of Labubus Stolen From California Store

Demand for the trendy dolls, elf-like creatures with nine-tooth grins, has people lining up for hours to buy them.

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Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War

The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.

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Claire’s, Teen Jewelry Chain, Files for Bankruptcy a 2nd Time

Once ubiquitous for ear piercing at the mall, Claire’s faced financial volatility along with other bricks-and-mortar retailers. It last filed for bankruptcy in 2018.

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Aldi’s Passionate, Cultlike Following Fuels Its Rapid Expansion Plans

“It feels like I’m at a bougie store, but I’m not paying bougie prices,” one shopper said of the discount grocer, which is set to open hundreds of stores as consumers look to save and buy organic.

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McDonald’s Sales Return to Growth, Pushed by Promotions

Return of the McCrispy chicken strips and a Minecraft movie tie-in brought diners back to the fast-food giant, which had seen sales stall in recent quarters.

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Amazon Reports $18.2 Billion in Profit Amid Strong Retail Demand

Consumers spent more than expected on the e-commerce giant’s site, while margins tightened at the company’s all-important cloud computing division.

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The Last Days of a Beloved Manhattan Toy Store

A rush of customer enthusiasm was not enough to save West Side Kids, a four-decade-old neighborhood institution battered by online shopping, Covid and tariffs.

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How a Chinese Brand Reshaped Hong Kong’s Food Delivery Scene

Meituan, the Chinese food delivery giant, tested its global expansion in Hong Kong, where its Keeta service displaced a rival before moving to other markets.

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Starbucks Earnings Show Same-Store Sales Slid Amid Turnaround Effort

The C.E.O., Brian Niccol, said the coffee chain’s turnaround was in progress, and sales in China increased for first time in more than a year.

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