Retail sales rebounded more than expected in June, but some of the increase likely reflected higher prices for some goods exposed to tariffs.
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Skechers to be taken private for $9.42 billion in biggest footwear industry deal
Investment firm 3G Capital has offered $63 per Skechers share in cash, the footwear brand said on Monday.
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Dollar Tree To Sell Family Dollar For $1B, 10 Years After $8B Purchase
The discount business Dollar Tree announced on Wednesday that it is selling Family Dollar for $1 billion to two private equity firms, a decade after it bought the discount chain for over $8 billion.
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US private payrolls post smallest gain in seven months
The ADP National Employment Report on Wednesday also showed a moderation in wage growth for workers changing jobs.
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US consumer spending declines; annual inflation subsides
Consumer spending unexpectedly fell in January while the annual increase in inflation slowed, supporting financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve would resume cutting interest rates in June.
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US retail sales post largest drop in nearly two years in January
U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely because of frigid temperatures and moderation following hefty gains in the past four months.
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