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Wal-Mart draws more shoppers, raises fiscal-year outlook

Wal-Mart draws more shoppers, raises fiscal-year outlook

The world's largest retailer said employee wage increases led to an improved shopping experience that helped draw more customers to its U.S. stores.
by Reuters

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Target announces expansion of bathroom options in U.S. stores

Target announces expansion of bathroom options in U.S. stores

The retail giant denies that a backlash to its policy of opening bathrooms to transgender choice has caused a slide in sales.

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on America's conscience

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on America's conscience

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says America has lost its conscience, and leaves too many people behind with little hope and opportunity. He's calling for an economic and moral transformation and says there must be a balance between corporate profit and social impact.

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Target cuts outlook in 'difficult' environment

Target cuts outlook in 'difficult' environment

The discounter's second-quarter net income fell nearly 10 percent. It also reported sales at stores open at least a year fell 1.1 percent, reversing six straight quarters of gains.
by The Associated Press

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Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' will air for the last time on Thursday

Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' will air for the last time on Thursday

Cancellation of the satirical news show comes a year and a half into its run. It had replaced The Colbert Report. Comedy Central's president said it wasn't "resonating" with audiences.
by Jason Slotkin

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Allina nurses vote this week could trigger indefinite strike

Allina nurses vote this week could trigger indefinite strike

Negotiators for the Minnesota Nurses Association are urging their members to authorize an open-ended walkout, hoping the prospect of an indefinite strike will put more pressure on the health system to settle a contract.
by Lorna Benson

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Profit margins falling for crop farmers

The U.S. Agriculture Department's latest crop report will be released Monday afternoon, detailing what's expected to be another record harvest this fall.

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