Alina Selyukh
Stories
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How colorful do we want our food to be? American shoppers have a say
As more major food brands commit to phasing out chemical dyes from snacks and cereals in the U.S., some are struggling to find natural replacements. Many consumers say they want bright colors.
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Are boycotts hurting Target's bottom line?
NPR's Alina Selyukh reports on what we know about the impact of boycotts on Target's bottom line and how the company's sales reflect a complex picture.
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Largest retailers in the U.S. have raised prices on some items
Some of the largest retailers in the U.S., including Walmart, Home Depot and Target, have had to raise prices on some items due to tariffs. They've kept prices down on other items.
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Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue
The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods.
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Home Depot keeps quiet on immigration raids outside its doors
The home-improvement chain is now one of the companies most caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown. The retailer's history with day laborers is long. So far, it's choosing to keep its distance.
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Home Depot stays quiet as immigration raids target day laborers
Home Depot stores have been the location of dramatic federal raids targeting day laborers. But the company has largely been quiet.
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Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is bankrupt -- again
The chain's bankruptcy filing is the second in seven years. Its troubles include unwieldy debt, shoppers' changing habits and new tariff costs.
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How Trump's tariffs are affecting prices
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases -- for now.
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Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.
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Despite rising inflation and tariff threats, Americans have kept up their spending
Despite inflation and tariff worries, retail spending data from June shows Americans still shopping with gusto. Economists cite low unemployment, bargain hunting and tariff fatigue.
