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Chinese Retailer Miniso Jumps on Collectible-Toys Train With Spinoff

September 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chinese Retailer Miniso Jumps on Collectible-Toys Train With Spinoff
Chinese retail brand Miniso plans to spin off its pop-culture collectibles unit and separately list it in Hong Kong, seeking to replicate the success of Labubu maker Pop Mart.

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Opinion | Democratic Energy Prices Hit Home

September 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Opinion | Democratic Energy Prices Hit Home
As the New Jersey race for Governor tightens, Democrat Mikie Sherrill tries to shift blame, not policies.

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How Kenn Ricci Went From Pilot to Billionaire. ‘I Am Accidentally Wealthy.’

September 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Kenn Ricci Went From Pilot to Billionaire. ‘I Am Accidentally Wealthy.’
The chairman of Flexjet opened up about his wager on the ultrarich, his money philosophy and his $800,000 vacation budget in the first episode of WSJ Asks a Millionaire.

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If Pepsi Wants to Win, It Has to Play Coke’s Game

September 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on If Pepsi Wants to Win, It Has to Play Coke’s Game
Coke shed bottling and poured money into marketing. Unless Pepsi slims down, the gap between the two will continue to widen.

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Cracker Barrel Shares Tumble After First Earnings Report Since Failed Rebranding

September 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cracker Barrel Shares Tumble After First Earnings Report Since Failed Rebranding
The CEO says the restaurant chain is listening to guests and is optimistic after the logo controversy.

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CVC Capital Partners Confident in Outlook After Results Match Views

September 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVC Capital Partners Confident in Outlook After Results Match Views
The global buyout firm’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were 14% higher than the year prior, roughly in line with expectations.

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Volvo’s Most Popular Vehicle in America Will Soon Be Made Here, Too

September 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Volvo’s Most Popular Vehicle in America Will Soon Be Made Here, Too
Swedish automaker aims to launch more hybrid models for U.S. drivers.

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Bob Iger, Hollywood’s Statesman, Gets a Political Education

September 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bob Iger, Hollywood’s Statesman, Gets a Political Education
Like many CEOs, the Disney boss tried to avoid President Trump’s ire even as he took heat from talent agents and stars for pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.

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Walmart CEO Issues Wake-Up Call: ‘AI Is Going to Change Literally Every Job’

September 26, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart CEO Issues Wake-Up Call: ‘AI Is Going to Change Literally Every Job’
The country’s largest private employer says its head count will stay flat over the next three years, despite plans to grow, as AI eliminates some roles and transforms others.

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Inside the Crisis at Tylenol

September 26, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside the Crisis at Tylenol
The CEO behind Tylenol thought he’d found a way to work with the Trump administration. Then everything went off the rails.

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