BusinessTax season presents a boom-or-bust test for U.S. auto salesDouglas L. GriderFebruary 20, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Auto industry experts anticipate that some Americans could use higher tax returns to finally purchase a new or used vehicle....
BusinessBath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics networkDouglas L. GriderFebruary 20, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf told CNBC the Amazon launch is about meeting customers where they are and leveraging Amazon’s fast and free...
BusinessAmazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growthDouglas L. GriderFebruary 19, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider The shuffle underscores the rivalry between the two retailers, particularly as Walmart expands its advertising and third-party marketplace businesses....
BusinessWhy New Balance’s ‘dad shoes’ are beating Nike as sales surge 19%Douglas L. GriderFebruary 19, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider New Balance grew sales 19% to $9.2 billion in 2025 as its emphasis on street-wear styles and performance resonate with a wide range of shoppers....
BusinessWalmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimatesDouglas L. GriderFebruary 19, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February....
BusinessFDA chief warns U.S. is losing ground to China in early drug development, calls for faster trial approvalsDouglas L. GriderFebruary 18, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Makary pointed to three bottlenecks: hospital contracting; ethical reviews and approvals; and the Investigational New Drug applications process...
BusinessAs Walmart and Target head in different directions, all eyes are on their new CEOsDouglas L. GriderFebruary 18, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider The two big-box retailers are contending with the same economic backdrop, yet Target is trying to prove it can make a comeback....
BusinessFord to follow Tesla Cybertruck with electrical tech in new EV pickupDouglas L. GriderFebruary 17, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Ford’s next generation of all-electric vehicles will feature a budding technology commercialized by Tesla in the U.S. on its Cybertruck....
BusinessNetflix grants Warner Bros. Discovery 7-day waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount SkydanceDouglas L. GriderFebruary 17, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it will engage in deal talks with Paramount Skydance under a 7-day waiver from Netflix....
BusinessLunar New Year gives luxury brands a chance to win back big spenders in ChinaDouglas L. GriderFebruary 14, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider The Chinese luxury market is expected to turnaround this year, but Western brands can’t afford to be complacent, analysts said....