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America's love affair with jeans just won't fade...

The Mattel toy’s enduring popularity after 56 years stems from its cross-generational appeal and connection to car culture.

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Bad news for fans of high-quality coffee. A dearth of rainfall in Brazil is causing commodity analysts and government agencies to curb their...

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Dairy processors are planning facilities across the US to meet surging demand.

Efforts by retailers to mitigate returns are having an impact.

Economists say it is a misguided policy proposal.

We delved into our data from June to August 2023 to uncover the latest ice cream trends across the U.S. and Canada.

The hype for GTA 6 underscores just how colossal the video game industry is...

For many people, the decision to tip involves a combination of fear and social norms. Technology has amplified those feelings over the past few years.

The local tourism industry in Saugatuck is on edge as the city has set a cap on short-term rentals.

April Anderson's story illustrates the challenges of running a bakery post-pandemic.

The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.

Analysts argue that Nike has made a number of missteps.

Exploring the rapid decline of legacy television.

No, you’re not imagining things. Here’s why every summer dress you find is so expensive (or Shein cheap).

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Technological innovation is driving record demand despite power constraints.

Using proprietary data, researchers from USDA, Economic Research Service, North Dakota State University, and the University of Connecticut found that the entry of dollar stores had a more significant impact on independent grocers in rural census tracts than in urban ones.

Spicy, steaming, slurpy, ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, there are lines around the block, and the ramen is often cooked right before your eyes behind dingy counters.

Citi says a record-breaking rally for both cocoa and coffee prices could yet have further room to run.

Bird flu is spreading rapidly across the country, and it’s not just affecting birds.

Amazon suffered more than $700,000 in losses at the hands of one refund fraud ring indicted last year, according to court documents.

In the unregulated world of vloggers, children are, for the most part, not entitled to a single cent they help earn. We spoke to creators—and the child of a mommy blogger—to understand how this unusual family business actually works.

The fossil fuel industry has known for decades that recycling alone won't solve the plastic crisis. But it's spending millions to convince the public otherwise.

Indian weddings are typically lavish, multi-day celebrations that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some couples are moving away from that.

Fueled by private equity and a subscription-based business model, the auto wash industry is flooding the US with new outlets. Some towns and cities have had enough.

If you’re a player or casual observer, the video game industry seems to have it all. Yet growth is now illusory, layoffs abundant, and game/studio shutdowns common. Why? And how might things change?

The snow business is anything but chill, with record prices, record skiers, and record revenues.