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U.S. sues to block grocery megamerger of Kroger and Albertsons

Monday, February 26, 2024

The largest grocery merger in recent history is facing a federal lawsuit. Regulators and nine state attorneys general have sued to block Kroger's purchase of Albertsons.

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Checking in on the economy ahead of election season

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Shoppers are still spending, just a little less freely than before as inflation remains higher than ideal and keeps interest rates similarly high.

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The risks of shopping in installments with Buy Now, Pay Later

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

One in five shoppers now use Buy Now Pay Later, which lets people pay for purchases in installments over several weeks. New research finds how you use the service may depend on your access to credit.

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Where life got pricier & cheaper in 2024

Saturday, December 30, 2023

How did the cost of life in America change this year? Prices overall continued to climb, though more slowly than they had been. And some actually fell.

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Carey Mulligan on playing the wife of composer Leonard Bernstein in 'Maestro'

Saturday, December 30, 2023

NPR's Alina Selyukh speaks to actor Carey Mulligan about "Maestro" and playing Felicia Montealegre, Leonard Bernstein's wife, with whom the iconic composer had a complicated, tumultuous relationship.

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Saturday Sports: 2023's greatest hits

Saturday, December 30, 2023

NPR's Alina Selyukh and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the biggest stories of the 2023 sports year.

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In Mexico, immigration to the U.S. is a political issue

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Analysis of how the immigration issue is playing out on both sides of the southern border — in the U.S. and Mexico.

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Ukrainians fear being forgotten as Russian missiles strike

Saturday, December 30, 2023

An update on the Russian missile and drone attack that struck cities across Ukraine Friday. There are worries that the world is "growing tired" of the news from the war there.

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Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah rise amid fears of the war spilling over

Saturday, December 30, 2023

We look at the increase in tensions between Hezbollah militants and Israel on the Lebanese border, as Israel ramps up its offensive in Gaza.

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How to recycle your Christmas tree

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree now that Christmas is over? NPR's Alina Selyukh has options for you.

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Week in politics: Haley's gaffe, Trump on primary ballots, Biden and southern border

Saturday, December 30, 2023

We look at the impact of Nikki Haley's gaffe on the campaign trail, Trump's place on the Michigan and Maine primary ballots and what Biden can do about tightening security at the southern border.

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Lahaina is struggling to rebuild after the deadly fire earlier this year

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Nearly five months since the devastating fire in Lahaina killed 100 people, displaced residents are still struggling to figure out long-term housing, and tourism still hasn't fully bounced back.

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Here's what the shopping weekend tells us about the state of the economy

Monday, November 27, 2023

Americans say they worry about the economy, but the latest numbers say otherwise, as shopping over thanksgiving weekend paves the way for a record holiday season

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Retailers have a lot riding on Black Friday

Saturday, November 25, 2023

The amount consumers spend during the holiday season could make — or break — some retailers.

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Bankrupt and loving it: Welcome to the lucrative world of undead brands

Thursday, November 02, 2023

Remember Juicy Couture and Pier 1? They went under, but not all the way under. Someone still makes millions of dollars off these names. And the hunt for revivable brands is big business.

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We're spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.

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Step into the world of undead brands

Monday, October 30, 2023

Who wants to buy a bankrupt chain like Juicy Couture or Pier One? Someone owns these names — and makes millions of dollars on them. Here's what business is like in the shadow world of undead brands.

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America can't resist fast fashion. Shein, with all its issues, is tailored for it

Friday, October 13, 2023

With clothes cheaper than a latte, built for today's microtrends, Shein courts the same young women who launched the renaissance of thrifting and resale. Legal complaints about the company are many.

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Wall Street wore Birkenstocks as the sandal-maker debuted on the Stock Exchange

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Birkenstock, which is nearly 250 years old, is now a publicly traded company — valued at about $8 billion. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 11, 2023.)

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Wall Street wore Birkenstocks as the sandal-maker debuted on the Stock Exchange

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

At nearly 250 years old, sandal-maker Birkenstock is — for one day — both the oldest and the newest company on the New York Stock Exchange.

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