Small furniture retailers face existential tariff threat, despite Supreme Court ruling

Small furniture retailers face existential tariff threat, despite Supreme Court ruling

A worker walks through rows of American-made furniture at Warehouse Showrooms Furniture in Alexandria, Virginia, US. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs officially took hold Thursday, as he barrels forward with his turbulent push to reshape global trade. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal tariffs”…

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Equinox's $40,000-a-year membership has a waiting list, says chairman Harvey Spevak

Equinox’s $40,000-a-year membership has a waiting list, says chairman Harvey Spevak

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Equinox’s $40,000-a-year membership has a waiting list of more than 1,000 people, as demand for luxury health and wellness programs soars, according to…

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Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal

Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal

Canadian filmmaker James Cameron poses during a photocall for the opening of the exhibition entitled ‘The Art of James Cameron’ at the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris on April 3, 2024. Stephane De Sakutin | AFP | Getty Images Legendary “Titanic” director James Cameron is likening the theatrical experience to a “sinking ship” if Netflix acquires…

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Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020, outperforms overall furniture market

Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020, outperforms overall furniture market

Wayfair store in Wilmette, Illinois. Courtesy: Wayfair Wayfair‘s annual sales grew last year for the first time since 2020 as the online furniture company continues to win over value-seeking consumers, the retailer announced Thursday.  In 2025, Wayfair revenue grew 5.1% to $12.5 billion. The gains follow a more than 1% year-over-year decline in 2024. The…

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FDA chief warns U.S. is losing ground to China in early drug development, calls for faster trial approvals

FDA chief warns U.S. is losing ground to China in early drug development, calls for faster trial approvals

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary warned that the U.S. is falling behind China in early-stage drug development and called for reforms that could streamline the process for starting trials on new treatments.  In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Makary specifically pointed to three bottlenecks that he said cause the U.S. to fall…

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Punjab plans wider SME export financing | The Express Tribune

LCCI presses for sector-specific industrial parks as development budget rises to Rs1.24tr The export-oriented industries. Photo: file LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on pilot programmes to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and export-oriented industries, with preparations under way for the next annual development plan, Secretary Planning & Development Board Punjab Rafaqat Ali said…

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