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These 11 retail startups raised millions from VCs this year, from Gopuff to Stickerbox
With venture capital pouring into artificial intelligence, retail startups are struggling to compete for funding. PitchBook has tracked $396 million worth of VC deals in retail through December 19 of this year, down from a recent peak of $7.6…
Retailers Feel Shortchanged by Penny Shortage
According to a recent report by Chain Store Age, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is calling on lawmakers to address the issue when Congress returns to D.C. next month. The problem began earlier this year when the U.S. Treasury said…
The Only Battle-Tested Retail Stock I Flat-Out Refuse to Sell
I don't generally buy stocks with the intention of selling them within a short period. However, there are situations -- whether business-specific, industry-related, or economy-related -- that cause me to finally cut ties with a stock. On the other…
Durham police arrest 64, lay over 150 charges in retail theft crackdown
A weeks-long initiative by Durham police has led to the arrest of 64 people and 155 charges laid as part of law enforcement's efforts to stop retail theft. Story continues below advertisement According to Durham police, the five-week initiative ran…
The best handheld of 2025 is selling for $650 above retail
Initially, I planned to just write this as a mini review of Lenovo's high-end Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC, as I was a big fan of the original version. I also knew that the AMD Z2 Extreme model was difficult to find (it seems like there are…
XRP Rich List Revealed: Are Retail Investors Being Priced Out?
A new image showing the alleged XRP Rich List is making the rounds on social media, raising fresh questions about who really owns XRP and whether small investors are slowly being pushed out. The chart breaks down how many wallets hold different…
Final days until sports retailer shuts down as bosses confirm January 3 date
A FEW days remain until a legendary sports retailer closes one of its stores. Dick's Sporting Goods will close its store in Burlington, Washington State, on January 3. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive…
Big ticket retail loans gain momentum
Demand for higher-ticket retail loans seems to be gaining ground, especially in Tier-I and Tier-II cities, with banks seeing good offtake of housing loans of ₹1 crore and above, car loans of ₹15 lakh and above, two-wheeler loans of…
last year it cost U.S. retailers over $100B.
SPOKANE, Wash. – The environmental impact of clothing production is significant, with the World Economic Forum stating that 2,000 gallons of water are needed to make just one pair of jeans. This highlights the importance of sustainable…
7 massive CT development projects to watch in 2026: Housing, hotels, retail and redevelopment
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Walk by 64 Pratt St. and there's little sign that major construction in full swing, so much so that some have wondered whether a new residence hall for the University of Connecticut will actually be ready…
These 11 retail startups raised millions from VCs this year, from Gopuff to Stickerbox
Retail start-ups have actually raised over $390 million in 2025, led by Gopuff's $250 million round. Equity capital financing for start-ups has actually tightened up given that the rise in fundraising following the pandemic. Retail start-ups cover…
Best Retail Stocks To Consider - December 28th
MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/22 - 12/26 Amazon.com, Costco Wholesale, and Target are the three Retail stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Retail stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that are…
The sky-high apartment building in Southern city that bucks the trend
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories The skyline of the biggest city in Texas has a new addition soaring in both height and popularity - in an area previously ditched by developers. The Hanover…
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What Warren Buffett's Recent Stock Moves Reveal About Market Trends Ahead
Warren Buffett 's recent moves show that he sees stocks as overvalued and is waiting for better prices. Buffett has been quietly rotating sectors, cutting back on technology and buying or adding to businesses facing short-term challenges but that…
Labour must learn lessons from history as automation hits jobs market
Walk through a supermarket and the technology is everywhere. Self-service checkouts, electronic shelf labels, handheld barcode scanners, and the video screens showing you – caught by AI facial recognition cameras – leaving the shop.
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