Dollar General announces 450 new US stores opening in 2026 as part of ongoing expansion
Dollar General plans to open roughly 450 new U.S. stores in 2026 as the discount retailer continues expanding, particularly in rural markets.
Columbia Sportswear CEO sheds light on impact of tariffs on prices
Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle discusses the impact of tariffs on products and holiday shopping during an exclusive interview on 'The Claman Countdown.'
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
November layoffs dropped 53% from last month but rose 24% yearly, pushing 2025 job cuts to levels not seen since COVID-19 pandemic struck the American workforce.
Why shoppers making six figures are giving Dollar Tree a boost
Dollar Tree sees surprising surge in higher-income customers earning over $100,000, with 60% of new shoppers from affluent households seeking value amid economic pressures.
Kevin O’Leary warns Americans: 'Never' give up you financial identity
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary urges shoppers to avoid holiday debt as credit card balances surge on 'The Big Money Show.'
Rising holiday scams are costing consumers. Here's how to protect your wallet
Cybersecurity expert warns AI-powered holiday scams are surging, using cloned voices and fake texts to steal money and personal data from shoppers.
Macy’s turnaround shows promise as sales climb to highest level in over 3 years
Macy's achieved its highest sales in three years as its turnaround plan shows results with consecutive quarterly growth at its flagship stores.
Cyber Monday discounts drive record $14.25B in online sales
Cyber Monday online spending reached a record $14.25 billion, up 7.1% from last year, driven by competitive discounts of up to 31% on electronics, according to Adobe.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Major retailer Costco challenges Trump tariff legality in federal court. Company faces critical December deadline that could lock in payments forever.
Managing director reveals why he's 'really concerned' over buy now, pay later plans
Strategic Resource Group managing director Burt Flickinger breaks down the state of the consumer, credit card debt and the use of buy now, pay later plans and more on 'Making Money.'
Texas AG probes Chinese retailer's labor practices, product safety
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into fast-fashion retailer Shein over potential violations of state labor and product safety laws.
Newell Brands to close Yankee Candle stores, cut jobs
Newell Brands to close 20 Yankee Candle stores and cut 900 jobs as part of an optimization plan to streamline operations and align with shopping trends.
Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett touts ‘best Black Friday that we've ever seen’ as holiday spending surges
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett attributes record Black Friday and holiday spending to increased incomes and lower inflation under the current administration.
AI drove Black Friday’s record $11.8B surge, market expert says
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss A.I.'s impact on Black Friday sales and Bitcoin's selloff on stocks.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Black Friday novelty box sells out in seconds at Walmart
Walmart's TV-shaped Kraft Mac & Cheese Black Friday box containing 65 regular boxes sold for $19.37 but disappeared within seconds of going live.
Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B as American shoppers embrace new AI technology
Shoppers embraced AI chatbots to compare prices and track deals this Black Friday, driving an unprecedented online sales growth of 9.1% compared with last year.
Small Business Saturday poised for powerful impact as SBA rallies Americans to shop local
Small businesses generate nearly half of U.S. GDP and anticipate 20% of annual sales from Small Business Saturday, making local shopping crucial, according to the SBA.
National Retail Federation CEO says holiday weekend will be a record breaker
National Retail Federation President & CEO Matt Shay joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the Black Friday shopping weekend, consumer trends and experience as well as the integration of A.I. in the retail sector.
Steep discounts help drive record Thanksgiving Day online spending
Record $6.4 billion Thanksgiving online spending surge driven by massive discounts up to 28% off electronics, 25% off apparel, and strong Cyber Week deals.
Campbell’s fires executive allegedly caught calling company’s food 's--- for poor people' in recording
Campbell's executive caught on tape allegedly calling company food "s--- for f---ing poor people" gets fired after year-old recording surfaces in legal dispute.