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1 day ago | businessinsider.com | Ashley Rodriguez |Alex Bitter |Dominick Reuter |Henry Blodget

Dollar stores won over a wide swath of shoppers this spring as many tried to save money in the face of sharp tariffs. Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Five Below each reported sales this week that beat analysts' expectations. Results for all three chains included the impact of President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on various countries, including China. Many of those duties have since been paused or reduced.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Sarah Gray |Alex Bitter |Henry Blodget

AI is finding its voice — and using it to take your weeknight pizza order. Restaurants, including Domino's and Wingstop, have used voice AI assistants for years to chat with customers on the phone and take their orders. Lately, though, they've been finessing those assistants by adding region-specific accents, adjusting their tone, and making other changes that make them more natural for customers to converse with.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Steven Tweedie |Alex Bitter |Henry Blodget

Shoppers have faced higher prices due to tariffs and bird flu this year. Costco, meanwhile, has worked to avoid price hikes on many items thanks to a multi-pronged approach, executives said during the retailer's third-quarter earnings call on Thursday.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz |Alex Bitter |Henry Blodget

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1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Lauren Steussy |Alex Bitter |Henry Blodget

Starbucks' latest change could affect loyalty program members who bring their own cup for baristas to fill. Starting June 24, the coffee chain will scrap its bonus for customers who bring their personal, reusable cup to stores. Currently, Starbucks Rewards members get 25 stars for bringing their own cup. Instead, Rewards members who use their own cup will earn double the stars on their entire order.