Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates

It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020, outperforms overall furniture market

Wayfair's growth comes during a challenging time for the furniture industry as tariffs, high interest rates and sluggish home sales are weighing on demand. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Why New Balance's 'dad shoes' are beating Nike as sales surge 19%

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. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Small furniture retailers face existential tariff threat, regardless of Supreme Court ruling

As retailers await a decision from the Supreme Court on the future of tariffs, small furniture businesses will see little relief as upholstery duties remain. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don't have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward customers who have the carrier's credit card over those without it. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years

The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938 >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner

Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy

The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities". >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

'We're still on edge': Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits

"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games

Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS

The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn

The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights

Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely. >>

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week. >>

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

As Walmart and Target head in different directions, all eyes are on their new CEOs

The two big-box retailers are contending with the same economic backdrop, yet Target is trying to prove it can make a comeback. >>

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

FDA chief warns U.S. is losing ground to China in early drug development, calls for faster trial approvals

Makary pointed to three bottlenecks: hospital contracting; ethical reviews and approvals; and the Investigational New Drug applications process >>

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Trump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined'

Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers. >>

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Seattle Seahawks begin sale process after Super Bowl win

The Seattle Seahawks are beginning a sale process in what could be one of the largest NFL sales in history. >>