President Trump described China's largest-ever military parade marking the end of World War II as a "beautiful ceremony" on Thursday, but he said the U.S. should have gotten a mention.
The big picture: Trump made the comments to reporters hours after suggesting that China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un were conspiring against the U.S. while attending the Beijing event.
Lululemon isn't just posturing — it's trying to distance itself from its yoga roots with a series of sponsorship deals in sports like racing, tennis and golf.
🎾🏌️♂️ The yogawear brand, which has historically spurned most traditional sports marketing, has signed tennis star Frances Tiafoe, golfer Max Homa and Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton, Bloomberg reports.
⚡️ With its stock down 47% this year, the company is hoping to recapture the momentum it had when athleisure sales were soaring.
The company "looked unstoppable for more than a decade with its black yoga pants making their way into what seemed like every woman's closet," and "teens flocked to its casual clothes," Bloomberg notes.
Department stores were left for dead, but they might have a future yet.
Why it matters: Once a staple of the American shopping landscape, the retail format has fallen on hard times with the bankruptcies of chains like Sears, Lord & Taylor and Stein Mart.
Dairy remains an enduring staple in the American kitchen, as habit and nostalgia keep consumers coming back for more. Strategic investment and innovation are shining a spotlight on dairy's long-standing role in wellness — breathing new life, and growth, into a category rooted in familiarity and function.
President Trump is expected to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the $5 million verdict in a civil suit where he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll.
Why it matters: Trump has continuously fought the verdict, claiming that several lawsuits against him are politically motivated, with mixed success in court.
The U.S. is seeing an alarming rise in electric scooter injuries — particularly among children, according to data compiled by ERideHero, a consumer guide to electric micro-mobility.
Why it matters: E-scooters, despite their well-publicized boom and bust history, have become mainstream in many cities, yet lack the safety guardrails that govern other types of transportation.
On the surface, the latest data on job openings, hirings and firings points to a steady-as-she-goes labor market. Beneath that surface, it shows a job market with widening cracks.
Why it matters: Wednesday's release adds to the evidence that the labor market could use some help, as the Federal Reserve weighs an interest rate cut on Sept. 17.
Scott Kupor was the first employee at Andreessen Horowitz, hired back when it was just a couple tech vets hoping to raise a few hundred million dollars and never take board seats.
He'd spend the next 16 years as managing partner, even taking portfolio board seats of his own, and serving as chair of the National Venture Capital Association.
Kupor now is in a very different role, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which is something akin to the federal government's HR department.
Macy's Inc. delivered its strongest comparable-store sales growth in 12 quarters, fueled by Bloomingdale's and remodeled Macy's stores, the retailer said Wednesday.
Why it matters: After shuttering 64 stores earlier this year, the chain is showing traction in its "A Bold New Chapter" turnaround plan, despite pressure from tariffs.
The Social Security Administration — under pressure from Senate Democrats —is on track to finish an internal audit of the agency's call wait times by year's end, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Democrats and the Trump administration are clashing over how GOP cuts have affected customer wait times, with each side disputing the other's data.
The U.S. Air Force's F-47 will be be airborne "faster than normal," as maker Boeing is "positioned to go quickly," the head of its clandestine Phantom Works division said.
Why it matters: Everyone is watching this futuristic fighter project and what the final product means for Western airpower.
Single-ticket purchases to professional sporting events have steadily increased in recent years, according to data from SeatGeek.
Why it matters: The ticket vendor says Gen Z and younger millennials are prioritizing "experience-first" spending habits, even if that means going solo.
Gold surged to a fresh record high as stocks and bonds sold off to kick-start September.
Why it matters: Gold is not just a safe-haven asset. It's also not the U.S. dollar. Its rally reflects growing doubts among global investors about the greenback's long-term dominance.
Americans plan to spend 5% less this holiday season compared to last year — the first pullback since 2020 — as rising costs and tariff worries weigh on wallets, according to PwC's 2025 Holiday Outlook out Wednesday.
Why it matters: The squeeze is hitting gift budgets hardest, shifting dollars toward food and essentials.
China's leader Xi Jinping hosted Russia's Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong-un and dozens of other leaders at the country's biggest-ever military parade on Wednesday morning local time.
The big picture: President Trump in D.C. suggested the trio may be conspiring against the U.S. during the event marking 80 years since Japan's formal surrender that ended World War II.
