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Mallrats rejoice: Limited Too teases a comeback next month
Limited Too, the tween retailer spun off from the adult edition The Limited, is making a comeback next month. A social media account for the brand confirmed in an Instagram post that its relaunching in July, thought it’s not clear whether the brand will be opening its own brick-and-mortar stores or an e-commerce site. “Here to tell you this...
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Will cricket take the U.S. by storm? Expert, players' analysis of T20 World Cup
For the first time in sports history, the T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup will host matches in the United States, one 34,000-seat venue located in East Meadow, Long Island. While cricket may be considered an “expat sport” to some, Americans have been playing for some time. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Constance Marie shares the biggest business lesson she's learned as an actress
“I’ve learned that Hollywood is missing out on billions of dollars by not marketing to the Latino community,” actress Constance Marie said.
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How private equity rolled Red Lobster
After Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, some analysts say the root of its woes was not the endless shrimp promotions but a financing technique favored by a powerful force in the financial industry known as private equity.
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Not even workers making $135,000 can afford NYC rent, new study finds
The average annual wage in New York City is no longer keeping up with the rising costs of living and monthly rent, which is squeezing out workers even in typically more lucrative careers like technology, according to a new report. Residents are constrained when searching for the limited number of rentals on the market, and soaring prices just add salt…
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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
Red Lobster is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection shortly after closing some of its restaurants.
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Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries
San Francisco-based Instacart said Tuesday that its U.S. shoppers will see a “Restaurants” tab in the company’s app in the coming weeks.
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32-year-old mom's Poshmark side hustle brings in nearly $4,000 a month — she only works 3 to 4 hours a day
Maria Jones started selling clothing on Poshmark in October 2017. She’s since grossed more than $300,000 on the site altogether.
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The Sports Bra, Oregon pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion
Just two years after opening, the bar announced plans to go nationwide through a franchise model.
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Momofuku backs down from defending its ‘chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term.
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UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
The Atlanta shipping company said Monday that it had received an air cargo contract from the U.S. Postal Service that significantly expands an existing partnership between the two.
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New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday
Most of California’s fast food workers are set to be paid at least $20 per hour. A new law mandating the minimum wage increase for fast food workers is scheduled to take effect on Monday.
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Behind NYC's women-owned small businesses: From challenge to celebration
To celebrate women’s history month this March, News 4 visited some of New York’s most unique women-owned small businesses to learn more about their journeys, from conquering challenges to celebrating successes. (Reporter, Producer, Editor: Lia Chandra; Camera work: Lia Chandra and Lynise Olivacce)
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Number of NYC millionaires grew nearly 50% in 10 years, new report finds
The energy of New York City is often unmatched by its counterparts and, apparently, so is its millionaire status, according to a new nationwide analysis. The study compares U.S. wealth in major cities over the last decade starting in December 2013. It was conducted by Henley & Partners, an international firm that focuses on residence and citizenship by investment. Based…
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Dollar Tree ups max price to $7 in stores nationwide
Dollar Tree is raising the price cap to $7 in 3,000 stores nationwide, according to a transcript of the company’s fourth quarter earnings call.
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Target announces major changes to how customers can check out at stores
Target has announced a major change to its self checkout policy.
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Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 stores
Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the next several years.
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Grocer Aldi to add 800 of its discount stores across US as Americans feel pinch of high food prices
Aldi plans to add 800 of its discount grocery stores across the U.S. in a five-year expansion plan.
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Target launches new paid membership program called Target Circle 360. Here's how it works
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is launching a new paid membership program that will offer things like free same-day delivery and more.
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These college friends wanted a ‘Latino hard seltzer,' so they made one
The recipe for a hard seltzer that celebrated Latin American cultures was simple for three college friends — but missing from store shelves.