Black Friday shoppers are expected to spend more money due to inflation
Black Friday shoppers are expected to spend a record amount of money in 2022 — because nearly everything is more expensive.
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The U.K. is undergoing the largest trial of a four-day workweek and less may be more
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Elon Musk says Twitter will re-launch its verification program next week
The embattled CEO tweeted Friday that the company will re-launch its paid verification program next week. He says accounts will be manually verified and color coded, but has yet to offer details.
Inflation looms large as Black Friday shoppers head to the stores
More than 60% of shoppers say the economy is affecting their holiday plans. Many say they'll be more selective in their purchases, going for cheaper goods and less expensive stores.
Twitter has lost 50 of its top 100 advertisers since Elon Musk took over, report says
Half of Twitter's top 100 advertisers appear to no longer be advertising on the website. A new report states that these 50 advertisers have spent almost $2 billion on Twitter ads since 2020.
Blue bonds could be a solution for climate change and debt for some countries
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Inflation makes food insecurity top of mind for many this holiday season
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How inflation will affect this year's Black Friday shopping
Inflation is motivating shoppers to chase Black Friday deals even more than usual.
How stores ended up with too many (wrong) clothes
Remember when we couldn't get enough athleisure? Or pajamas? Now, the hottest question for clothing retailers is whether they've got an "inventory glut." For shoppers, this means discounts.
Europe fears its industries will jet to the U.S. as energy costs force plant closures
Duralex glassware maker is just one company that's suspended operations over spiking energy costs after a cutoff of Russian natural gas.