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Economy

Aéropostale helps bring back once-controversial brand

Aéropostale is partnering with a once-controversial brand to launch one of its latest collaboration collections as its partner works through a major transformation. Not many brands have managed to navigate a business turnaround quite like Aéropostale. From becoming a mall staple to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016 due to declining sales and falling

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49-year-old Napa Valley winery files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Economic challenges in the wine sector, including a 21% decline in industry revenue from 2020 through 2025, according to  Silicon Valley Bank’s State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report, have led several wineries to file for bankruptcy protection. Among the wineries filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2026 were Sonoma, Calif.-based Robledo Family Winery Inc.

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Economy

Airline investment company refiles for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Between the spike in jet fuel prices and regular operating cost issues that often make aviation an unlucrative industry to get into, dozens of small and mid-size airlines filed for bankruptcy or shut down entirely in the first half of 2026. The May 2026 collapse of Spirit Airlines is the most prominent case. But other

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Economy

Dollar Tree shares key pricing update

Inflation may not be running at the same pace it did a few years ago. But that doesn’t mean shoppers have forgotten what higher prices feel like.  Groceries and other everyday necessities remain expensive, and consumers are still looking for ways to make their money go further. That’s where Dollar Tree comes in. Consumers have

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Economy

Dunkin’ comes back to major market after 12-year absence

More than a decade after exiting a market where it once operated 18 locations, Dunkin’ is looking to reopen a chapter that ended following a contentious franchise dispute. The coffee and donut chain has been pursuing new growth opportunities as it expands its footprint in the U.S. and internationally, including recent moves into markets where

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Economy

Abercrombie’s stock exploded, but 1 number changes the story

Prices are something all American households still complain about. However, that does not mean they aren’t going out to purchase clothes. Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) reported record second-quarter net sales of $1.27 billion, about 5% higher than a year ago and its 15th consecutive quarter of sales growth. It’s no small feat, considering the state

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Economy

Walmart reveals its most important investment yet

Walmart just showed investors that even a strong quarter can come with a warning. The retailer beat Wall Street expectations in its fiscal second quarter, with revenue rising 5.9% to $187.9 billion and adjusted earnings reaching 81 cents per share, CNBC confirmed.  But the company’s outlook for the next quarter disappointed investors, and Walmart shares

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Economy

Craft beer pioneer closes longtime brewery

Stone Brewing, the 30-year-old craft beer company behind Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale, is shutting down the Southern California brewery. This brewery helped the company become one of the most recognizable names in American craft beer. But now, it is permanently closing its entire Escondido, California, operation. This move is expected to eliminate about

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Economy

Largest RV dealer closes 13 stores in weakest market in 15 years

While owning a camper and traveling the world is still a dream for my family, many lucky RV owners are staying at home instead of hitting the road.  During the pandemic boom, consumer demand for RVs surged, driving rapid dealership expansion. And now, as the outdoor recreation boom has cooled and consumers are forced to

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Economy

Cookie chain closes all retail stores after 20 years

After nearly two decades in business, a longtime bakery has closed its remaining storefronts following years of financial turmoil, a bankruptcy filing, and mounting pressure on its operations. The company had once expanded beyond its local roots, distributing its products across multiple states and building a retail presence. Now, customers will no longer be able

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