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Microsoft has refuted claims U.S. retailers have withdrawn sales of its Xbox Series X and S consoles, insisting major chains “remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games.” After Costco reportedly stopped selling Xbox consoles in the U.S. and UK in both its online and physical stores, some speculated that further retailers like Target and Walmart were similarly withdrawing …

A sign marks the location of a Nordstrom store in a shopping mall on March 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Department stores may be falling out of favor with today’s younger consumers, but there’s a reason older shoppers keep coming back. Whether it’s more generous return policies, promotional events or deep discounts, “if you can …

US retailers remove millions of banned Chinese electronics  Tech in Asia Major US online retailers remove listings for millions of prohibited Chinese electronics  Reuters ‘China using these gadgets to spy on Americans’, says FCC; issues National Security notice naming list of  The Times of India New FCC crackdown could make this your last chance for a DJI drone  DroneDJ FCC Removes Millions of Chinese …

Are you a Pokémon Scarlet player who’s been itching to add Miraidon to your game? Or maybe you’re a Pokémon Violet player whose Pokédex is seriously lacking a Koraidon entry. Well, you’re in luck! Soon, you’ll be able to get Shiny Koraidon or Shiny Miraidon for the first time by visiting participating retailers and picking up a special code card …

Key Takeaways The recall has expanded nationwide — Kroger frozen shrimp products and additional Southwind Foods shrimp have been recalled across more than 30 states due to possible Cesium-137 contamination. No illnesses have been reported yet — while the FDA confirmed no contaminated product has entered U.S. commerce, the shrimp is still considered unsafe due to possible exposure during shipping …

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Erik McGregor / LightRocket via Getty Images Macy’s increased its full-year adjusted earnings per share and revenue forecasts Macy’s exceeded profit and sales forecasts and lifted its outlook as comparable sales grew. Comparable sales were up at its Macy’s and Macy’s “Reimagine” stores, as well as Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury locations. Macy’s increased its full-year adjusted earnings per share and sales …

AUSTIN — A new law partially regulating the state’s burgeoning retail consumable-hemp industry goes into effect on Sept. 1, banning THC-laced “vapes” — with their candy flavors and brand names like “Half Baked” — from smoke shops and gas stations across Texas. The ban, which Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law earlier this summer, comes even as lawmakers wrangle over …

Retailers warn Trump tariffs will trigger consumer price explosion — who will he blame?  Boing Boing Higher Prices Are Coming for Household Staples – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal ‘Sneakflation’: How Trump’s tariffs are gradually raising costs for American consumers  CNN Investors are ignoring the coming wave of tariff-driven inflation, Deutsche Bank warns  Fortune Commentary: Trump’s trade war is hurting most sectors of the …

Key Takeaways Major retailers shared their perspectives on how consumers are faring and what tariffs mean for the industry on conference calls following the release of quarterly results last week. Americans remain value-minded while shopping, and in some cases are pulling back on discretionary items even though tariffs haven’t fully affected prices yet. Yet, home improvement suppliers said shoppers have …