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Dec 28 2025BUSINESS

Restaurants Fight to Keep Customers Happy in 2025

People are eating out less often and spending less money when they do. This is because of higher costs like rent and child care, as well as economic uncertainty. Restaurants are feeling the pinch and are trying to win back customers by offering more value. Fast-food chains like McDonald's, Taco Bel

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

Target's Tough Times: What's Next for the Retailer?

Target is going through a rough patch. The company's profits took a big hit in the third quarter. This is a sign that the holiday season might be tough for them. Target is planning to spend more money next year. They want to fix up their stores and build new ones. This will cost them a lot of money

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

Bye-Bye Balloons: Party City Closes Doors

For decades, Party City has been the go-to place for party supplies, from Halloween costumes to birthday favors. But recently, the retailer announced it's shutting down nearly 700 stores nationwide. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years, blaming tough economic

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