From luxury powerhouse to the brink: how Saks' big merger bet failed The $2.7-billion marriage of Saks and Neiman Marcus was meant to create a powerhouse in the world of luxury department stores, ...

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Consumer behavior—or how people buy and use goods and services—is a rich field of psychological research, particularly for companies trying to sell products to as many potential customers as possible.

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Cyclical stocks are often considered an offensive tactic in investing. You use them to hopefully generate high returns as fast as possible when the economy expands. Auto manufacturers, clothing stores ...

There are significant performance differences among tire brands and models, particularly in grip and tread life, based on Consumer Reports’ extensive tire testing. “The best tires shine for impressive ...

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Consumers with household incomes above $100,000 are becoming more likely to buy store-brand groceries as they look to save, Alvarez & Marsal found.