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“Target lowering prices on 5,000 items in bid to lure more shoppers”

“Target will be lowering prices on at least 5,000 frequently shopped products across its assortment ranging from milk to diapers, the big-box retailer said on Monday, as it looks to attract budget-stretched customers. Still-high food prices and borrowing costs have… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin tumbles $5,000 in 24 hours as interest rates jump”

“Bitcoin fell for a second day to start the new month and quarter amid rising Treasury yields and strength in the U.S. dollar. The flagship cryptocurrency fell more than 4.76% on Tuesday to $66,134.00, bringing its two-day loss to 7%, according… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“CVS to shed 5,000 jobs in cost-cutting push – WSJ”

“U.S. pharmacy chain CVS Health is cutting 5,000 jobs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing a staff memo. In an emailed response to Reuters, CVS confirmed the company was laying off some non-customer facing employees to cut costs,… Continue Reading…

Business

“Spanx—Founded With $5,000—Is Now Worth $1.2 Billion in Blackstone Deal”

“Sara Blakely founded Spanx Inc. in 2000 with $5,000 of her personal savings earned from selling fax machines door-to-door. She just struck a deal with Blackstone Inc. that values the company at $1.2 billion…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blackstone-buy-majority-stake-spanx-155152406.html This just goes to show… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans spend more than $5,000 a year on grocery shopping…”

“The average American spends about $5,174 a year, or roughly $431 a month, on groceries, according to a sample budget based on the latest spending data available from the location intelligence firm Esri. That’s more than Americans spend on dining out ($3,675 annually)…”… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Nearly 5,000 store closings already in 2019”

“”Gap, Victoria’s Secret, J.C. Penney, Tesla and Abercrombie & Fitch. What do these companies have in common? They’re all closing stores this year. Already, 4,810 store closures have been announced by retailers in 2019, according to Coresight Research. And it’s… Continue Reading…