(REF) starts trading on NYSE

Reformation Inc. signage as traders work during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Women’s clothing retailer Reformation began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, with the…

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Some grocers are using AI to cut food waste and boost profit margins

As grocery chains face mounting pressure from inflation-weary shoppers and growing competition, some in the industry are starting to rely on artificial intelligence to protect margins without losing customers. Traditional levers to protect profits or drive sales, like raising prices or running blanket promotions, are becoming less effective as shoppers split trips across multiple retailers…

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Life Time, Planet Fitness earnings show K-shaped economy

Two of the largest U.S. gym operators delivered the same headline in their latest earnings reports: strong growth. But beneath the surface, Life Time Group Holdings and Planet Fitness told very different stories about the American consumer. They highlighted a widening divide between higher-income households that continue to spend freely and more price-sensitive consumers who…

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