Amazon believes consumers need speed. The company has just started 30 minute delivery test In Seattle and Philadelphia through a pilot called Amazon Now. It’s shipping thousands of everyday items – from diapers to electronics – in half an hour or less.
Employees pick and pack items from nearby facilities before Amazon Flex drivers deliver the orders, with the goal of being out within two minutes. It’s certainly faster, but Walmart is still in the lead. With more than 4,600 stores, Walmart can reach 95 percent of America’s homes in less than three hours, and some orders arrive within minutes.
Analysts say Amazon’s ultrafast strategy may not be realistic. The required infrastructure may increase, including more warehouses, more drivers, and more inventory. At a certain point, consumers may prioritize savings over Sprint.
Chick-fil-A serves chicken and waffle sandwiches—but only in two cities
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Customers asked for it and they got it. Chick-fil-A is testing Chicken and Waffle SandwichThe new item swaps out the classic bun for a maple-flavored waffle and adds fried chicken, honey butter and bacon, plus a cup of syrup for dipping, There is also a spicy version of this,
Right now, testing is going on in only two cities. Baltimore will offer both breakfast and all-day sandwiches, while San Antonio will offer breakfast only. Prices range from about $5 for a breakfast version to about $9 for a spicy all-day option.
Early reviews are encouraging. TikTok users praised the sweet and salty combo, though some wished the waffles were crispier.
Macy’s had its best quarter in years. Don’t parade now.
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Macy’s stuns Wall Street Strongest sales growth in three years And raised its full-year outlook after beating earnings estimates for the third consecutive quarter. The retailer credits faster sales, increased staffing and redesigned “first 50” stores – a strategy it is now implementing at more than a third of its remaining locations.
But this celebration comes with a warning. Macy’s says consumers are becoming more selective, and higher tariffs will keep pressure on prices heading into the holiday season. The company has already closed dozens of underperforming stores and is expected to close more as part of its turnaround.
Despite the good news, investors were not impressed. Macy’s shares fell in premarket trading. CEO Tony Spring said the company is taking a cautious approach to the holidays. The brand is betting that better stores and a broader price point can win back shoppers.
Gas dropped to $2.99 nationwide. Trump says prices will continue to fall.
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Gas prices have increased so much for the first time in more than four years Fell below $3 a gallonAccording to AAA. The national average for regular gas reached $2.99, with many Southern and Midwestern states seeing prices as low as $2.40.
President Donald Trump says the decline is not over yet. He attributed this to increased domestic production and pressure to rebuild the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, predicting that prices could fall to $2 a gallon and possibly “crack” at that level.
Energy officials argue that cheaper fuel will put more money back into consumers’ pockets, though critics warn that volatile markets could quickly change direction.
What is the most popular new college major? aye
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AI isn’t just taking over the business world; He is now the big man on campus. Universities across the country are launching AI majors to meet the huge demand from students who want to create the next big thing.
Schools like the University of South Florida, UC San Diego, and SUNY Buffalo have started new AI programs. MIT’s “AI and Decision Making” major has already become the institute’s second most popular field of study. This semester alone, more than 3,000 students enrolled in the brand-new AI College of South Florida.
The boom comes as tech giants pour billions of dollars into AI, and students see the field as a faster path to jobs than traditional computer science.
Amazon believes consumers need speed. The company has just started 30 minute delivery test In Seattle and Philadelphia through a pilot called Amazon Now. It’s shipping thousands of everyday items – from diapers to electronics – in half an hour or less.
Employees pick and pack items from nearby facilities before Amazon Flex drivers deliver the orders, with the goal of being out within two minutes. It’s certainly faster, but Walmart is still in the lead. With more than 4,600 stores, Walmart can reach 95 percent of America’s homes in less than three hours, and some orders arrive within minutes.
Analysts say Amazon’s ultrafast strategy may not be realistic. The required infrastructure may increase, including more warehouses, more drivers, and more inventory. At a certain point, consumers may prioritize savings over Sprint.
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