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Starbucks to cut 300 U.S. corporate jobs and close some regional offices
The coffee chain says the latest cuts are part of its Back to Starbucks turnaround plan and will not affect coffeehouse employees
eBay rejects GameStop takeover bid, citing financing and debt risks
The unsolicited cash-and-stock proposal was priced at $125 a share and valued at about $55.5 billion to $56 billion across reports
Doris Fisher, Gap Co-Founder Who Helped Define Casual Retail, Dies at 94
Fisher opened the first Gap store with her husband, Don, in San Francisco in 1969 and helped shape the chain’s merchandising and image for decades
Starbucks lifts outlook after stronger traffic, sales growth
The coffee chain reported a second straight quarter of traffic gains and said higher gas prices have not yet changed customer behavior
AI agents are starting to shop for consumers. Experts urge caution
Retailers and payment companies are testing agentic commerce, but specialists warn that autonomous purchases can expose shoppers to costly errors and data risks