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Walmart locks up deodorant, Starbucks promises speed, and Amazon bets on cheap: Retail news roundup

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Walmart (WMT) plans to make shopping for everyday items such as deodorant and shampoo more challenging, as the retail giant says it will lock up certain goods to deter theft. Starbucks CEO admits that sometimes, customers just want a quick cup of brewed coffee. Amazon is betting big on everyday items like beauty and…

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has enough cash to buy Target, Starbucks, and Nike

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) grew its cash pile to a record $325.2 billion in the third quarter. That’s enough to buy some of the biggest companies in the world — with cash to spare.

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Jeff Bezos explains, Elon Musk's Trump job, Amazon and Starbucks return-to-office: Leadership news roundup

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Jeff Bezos says there is “no connection” between the Washington Post’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate and his space company’s meeting with former President Donald Trump.

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Apple's new AI, a simpler Starbucks, Stellantis struggles, a McDonald's fix: The week's most popular stories

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Michael Hunter, an Atlanta-based real estate marketing professional and Apple (AAPL) power user, has watched Apple’s new Apple Intelligence features evolve from promising to problematic. After a month with iOS 18.1's early release through his developer account, Hunter was impressed by the system’s enhanced Siri…

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McDonald's McFlurry fix, Starbucks cuts the menu, and Target's Thanksgiving deal: Retail news roundup

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McDonald’s famously unreliable McFlurry machines might be a thing of the past following a recent court filing. Starbucks is saying goodbye to its olive oil-infused beverages as it aims to streamline its menu. Target’s challenging retail rivals Walmart and Aldi with a super cheap Thanksgiving basket. Check out those…

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