What are legacy admissions — and do colleges need them?
Legacy college admission is an advantage given at birth, in which the children of a school's alumni receive special consideration in the college admissions rat race. But after the US Supreme Court overturned race-based admissions over the summer, attention toward this already criticized practice intensified.
2023-09-25 21:28
Consumers are still spending on nice things, if they're on trend
American consumers aren't tired of shopping. They're shopping more prudently, with an eye on getting the best value, sure. But they're also rewarding the stores that are betting big on the right trends at the right time, for the right price.
2023-09-25 20:51
Despite rising gas prices, Americans feel more optimistic about inflation's future
Rising gas prices haven't taken their toll on the American consumer just yet, amid growing optimism that inflation is easing, according to the latest consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan.
2023-09-16 01:54
Australia's household spending rebounds in Aug in consumer resilience -CBA data
SYDNEY Australia's household spending rebounded in August, led by gains in the education, transport and recreation categories, data
2023-09-13 12:53
Ripe for change? Activist investors eye food, consumer goods
By Richa Naidu LONDON In early 2021, investment management firm Artisan Partners sent an open letter to an
2023-09-11 13:23
An auto strike looks likely. Should I buy a car now?
If you're thinking about buying a new car, you might be warily watching news about a possible United Auto Workers strike. And, yes, experts say, there could be some serious downside for those shopping for certain models of cars, trucks or SUVs, at least in the longer term.
2023-09-10 17:27
Shoppers say they want sustainable goods, but won't pay more
By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON Consumer goods makers and retailers investing in sustainably made products after
2023-09-08 01:22
In Lululemon and Dollar General earnings, signs of a possible economic split
It's a tale of two retailers. One reported strong sales on Thursday, while the other warned it may experience a sales decline for the year.
2023-09-02 23:28
Kit Kat's coolest flavors aren't sold in the US. Here's why
If you stroll through the real or virtual aisles of a Japanese store, you might find Kit Kats in flavors like salt lemon, caramel pudding, whole grain biscuit, melon, and milk tea. Good luck finding those at Target or Walmart in the US.
2023-09-02 18:26
US consumers' mood soured at the end of summer on inflation worries
Americans felt more pessimistic about the economy in August, following two straight months of growing confidence.
2023-08-29 23:56
US consumer spending is expected to cool further but not fall off a cliff
After a remarkable summer of robust consumer spending and financial-market resilience, the US economy is widely expected to slow in the coming months as the Federal Reserve continues its historic inflation fight.
2023-08-27 19:58
Why do we say tall instead of small? How Starbucks created its own language for ordering coffee
"One tall iced pumpkin cream chai tea latte please," is an order that will soon become a staple at Starbucks stores across the country.
2023-08-27 17:28