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Why Saks collapsed while the rest of luxury retail is growing
Department stores are increasingly being left behind as luxury brands connect directly with customers, both online and in boutiques. 
Verizon to issue $20 credits to customers affected by cell service outage
The outage lasted more than 10 hours and brought voice and data services to a halt for many customers of the country's largest wireless network.
Widespread Verizon outage resolved after prompting emergency alerts
New York State Assembly member Anil Beephan called on the Federal Communications Commission to investigate the hourslong service outage.
Rising cost of basic necessities could widen a gap between the well-off and everyone else
The government's December inflation report showed food prices rising, even as overall inflation held steady. 
Saks files for bankruptcy as luxury market struggles
The move comes after Saks Global struggled with debt it took on to buy rival Neiman Marcus, lagging department store sales and a rising online market.
Inflation ticked up in December as falling gas prices helped offset food and housing costs
Prices rose 2.7% in December from a year ago, a sign that inflation continues rising but in line with the pace seen in recent months.
DOJ's criminal probe of the Fed is shaking Wall Street — and could hit Main Street, too
The Federal Reserve is less likely to make cuts as it grapples with the investigation, analysts say, which could undermine one of Trump's goals.
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to its line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
The eyes of the new doll shift slightly to the side to represent how some people with autism sometimes avoid direct eye contact.
Amazon wants to change how viewers watch the NFL
Mixing advanced stats with AI graphics, the company is trying to cater to hard-core football fans with its "Thursday Night Football" broadcast.
Average nationwide gas cost will dip below $3 per gallon this year, price tracking group projects
The last time prices were as low was 2020, when the pandemic kept millions of Americans home.
America's affordability crisis is putting Aldi in the spotlight
Consumers across income levels are cutting back on extras and digging for deals — leading some shoppers to the aisles of Aldi.
