Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 17.6% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 from a downwardly revised December reading, said Jing Fu, senior director of forecasting and analysis at the National Association of Home Builders, in a brief. The pace of new home sales is down 11.3% from a year earlier.
This is not an easy decision to make, but we believe it is the right one. The North American market is challenged. Our portfolio needs some time and investment to make it more competitive. At the same time, we need to invest in our business, specifically in its capacity and capability.
While at the festive market, Xi picked up a 45 yuan (4.79) bundle of delicacies from Daoxiangcun, a historic bakery known for its traditional snacks. According to the shopkeeper interviewed by Chinese media, Xi plumped for three items: honey-glazed dough twists, cream-filled dough twists and jujube flower pastries, a flakey, flower-shaped cookie with a filling made from red dates. Dough twists are made from fried pastry and are a popular local snack in Beijing.
Last fall, I thrifted my way through Tokyo. As I tried on one pair of vintage Levi's after another, I was struck by how the Japanese seemed to have a better perception of American style than Americans themselves. They say that sometimes you need to go somewhere new to appreciate what you have at home. That's how, suddenly and without warning, I became consumed with desire for the humble, canvas masterpiece that is the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote.
There's a fine line between customer loyalty and obsession-and Sharpie has found a way to profit off of both. After the Extra Fine Point Permanent Marker was discontinued, an online cult following lamented the loss of the long-beloved felt-tip pen for years and even started Reddit threads for alternatives. Sharpie noticed. In fact, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid's camp asked the company about the marker, Gina Lázaro, VP of brand management at Sharpie's parent company, Newell Brands, told Fortune in an exclusive interview.
The Apple iPhone 17 may be the big winner this generation, at least in terms of improvement over its predecessor. With a number of significant upgrades and staying at the same price as last year, many will flock to this model - including people that in previous years would have gone with a Pro. The vanilla model is 29g lighter than and has a, how shall we put it, a less controversial design.
The automotive industry continues to evolve, driven by innovation, convenience and consumer demand for faster, more efficient service. In 2025, the top-performing automotive franchises aren't just changing oil or replacing tires - they're streamlining operations, leveraging mobile platforms and building strong brand loyalty.
Prairie Fresh's bacon debut represents the extension of their connected food system philosophy into retail's competitive sector, featuring three varieties: Applewood Smoked, Hickory Smoked, and Hickory Smoked Thick Cut.
In the market for goods and services, consumers of all ages are more likely to support brands with purpose built on sustainability, fair prices, good business practices, and positive contributions to society. People are willing to pay more for these products and services, and their willingness to engage with these brands over others increases each year.
This spring, Dubai chocolate officially made its way into the mainstream, appearing as a cookie at Crumbl, a shake at Shake Shack, a chocolate bar at Trader Joe's, a donut at Krispy Kreme, and a returning latte flavor at Dunkin'.
Pop Mart's decision to pause physical Labubu sales in the UK comes due to overwhelming demand, resulting in long lines which could compromise the safety of customers.
The explosive growth of our meat stick products made increasing our production capabilities essential, and doing this in Los Angeles was an intentional choice.
