Anne D'Innocenzio

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Mar 19th, 2021
This Feb. 20, 2020 file photo shows a Lululemon sign in Burlingame, Calif. Athletic apparel maker Lululemon Athletica Inc. said Monday, June 29, 2020 it's acquiring at-home exercise startup Mirror for $500 million. The deal is part of Lululemon's plan to expand beyond just selling yoga tights and other workout clothing.
Lululemon Buys At-Home Exercise Startup for $500 Million
Mirror, which launched in 2018, sells a $1,500 interactive mirror that streams workout classes.
Jun 29th, 2020
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Pandemic Brings Fortunes to Amazon
It also brought headaches.
Apr 29th, 2020
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Jeans Co. Files Chapter 11 for 2nd Time in Three Years
Extended closures of its stores in the pandemic have hurt its business.
Apr 14th, 2020
In this Sunday, March 22, 2020 photo, Bill Purdue, left, cuts pieces of fabric while Mike Rice sews them into face masks in Rice's autobody and upholstery shop in Washington, Ind.
Volunteers Sew Masks for Workers Facing Shortages
On a normal day, Bill Purdue is waterproofing basements. Today is not a normal day.
Mar 24th, 2020
A pair of Baby Yoda dolls, by Mattel, are displayed at Toy Fair New York, in the Javits Convention Center, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020.
How Virus Could Impact the Toy Business
Amid quarantines and shutdowns, just about 30% of the workers needed are at toy factories in China.
Mar 4th, 2020
In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, people line up to buy face masks from a medical supply company in Nanning in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Coronavirus Fear Touches Off a Global Run on Face Masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
Feb 28th, 2020
In this Feb. 18, 2020 file photo, the logo for Walmart appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Walmart is confirming that it's developing a competitor to Amazon's juggernaut Prime membership program. The company declined on Thursday, Feb. 27 to offer details, but a spokeswoman said it will be called Walmart+.
Walmart to Launch Prime Rival
It will be called Walmart+.
Feb 28th, 2020
In this Nov. 8, 2018, file photo model Devon Windsor walks the runway during the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 in New York. Victoria's Secret's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million. Victoria's Secret will become a private company.
Victoria's Secret Sells
The company is going private.
Feb 20th, 2020
This June 25, 2019, file photo shows the entrance to a Walmart in Pittsburgh. Walmart is reporting disappointing fourth-quarter profits and sales. The nation's largest retailer says that sales at its U.S. stores heading into the holiday season were weaker than expected. It also said that social unrest in Chile hurt its business.
Walmart Ends Year with Rare Miss
Its the worst miss in about five years.
Feb 19th, 2020
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Macy's Closes 125 Stores
The company is cutting 2,000 corporate jobs.
Feb 5th, 2020
A volunteer stands in front of a Communist Party flag as he takes the temperature of a scooter driver at a roadside checkpoint in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.
China Imports, The Clock is Ticking
For companies bracing for losses from China’s viral outbreak, the damage has so far been ...
Feb 4th, 2020