Kristin Schwab

Blackstone buys a majority stake in sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s. Fast-casual is a growing segment of the enormous but risky restaurant trade.

Early holiday shopping deals get consumers to start thinking about what they're going to buy — even if they hold off on making purchases.

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It’s a small but growing piece of the billions spent online on Black Friday, a report says, as brands try to reach consumers on social media.

Cyber Monday deals are no longer limited to Cyber Monday, despite what companies tell you. That's watering down the sale season for shoppers.

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We'll have to wait and see if the import taxes push overall inflation consistently higher, said UT Austin economics professor Carola Binder.

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Nearly 50 retailers filed for bankruptcy this year. A glut of brick-and-mortar locations in the age of online shopping is one cause.

Artificial intelligence and algorithms are a part of many businesses these days, including health insurance. It's a conversation that's resurfaced since the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.