General Mills removes artificial colors from all its US cereals
General Mills has met its own deadline to remove artificial colors from all its cereals, including Trix and Lucky Charms, sold in the United States.
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Target pulls ‘offensive’ Halloween costume
Target pulled a Halloween costume from its website after social media users said it resembled racist caricatures historically used to demean Black people.
A house, a car, a little breathing room: Why middle-class life feels increasingly out of reach
Americans who have followed what was long considered the formula for a middle-class life — earn degrees, work full-time, marry, buy a home, raise children, stick to a budget —...
Hormel’s next CEO has dishwashing roots, and a corporate turnaround to accomplish
In naming John Ghingo its next CEO, Hormel is counting on him to finish a turnaround plan after a few years of declining profits. Relentless inflation has caused pain at...
American shoppers are changing. Can General Mills keep up?
The 160-year-old maker of household staples is facing declining profits and revenue as it struggles to lure shoppers to its marquee brands such as Cheerios, Gushers and Pillsbury dough.
Best Buy banking on next-gen TVs to spur shoppers to upgrade
After several sluggish years for consumer electronics following the pandemic buying boom, executives and Wall Street analysts believe the TV market may finally be on the verge of a long-awaited...
Retailers are making billions selling ads, not just products
Retailers increasingly see themselves not just as sellers of goods but as media companies, using the data generated by millions of shoppers to help brands reach consumers and influence buying...
As planting begins, Minnesota farmers wary of war’s impact
Farmers’ harvests in 2025 were mostly unprofitable, and many growers are expecting to again lose money this year.
Nostalgia grows for ‘old Target’ as retailer reshapes stores
Nostalgia for the “old Target” is showing up everywhere. Part of it reflects a broader throwback trend. Another part comes as the retailer plans to revamp stores after several years...
Target revamps grocery strategy as more customers opt for budget or premium chains
More grocery shoppers are picking a side: trading down to bargain chains or trading up to higher-end grocers, leaving middle-market retailers like Target with less room to compete.