Unilever to split off its ice cream unit including Ben & Jerry’s

A family enjoys the visitor attractions at Ben & Jerrys factory in Waterbury, Vermont on June 24, 2021. Christiana Botic | Boston Globe | Getty Images Consumer goods giant Unilever said Tuesday that it is separating its ice cream unit, which includes Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum, as part of a restructuring plan that will … Read more

Inflation vs. deflation: Retailers fear falling prices

A man with a paper bag of groceries looks surprised and upset at a receipt from a supermarket with high prices against the background of an escalator with customers in the shopping center.  Elena Perova | Istock | Getty Images Just ahead of the holiday season, Walmart had encouraging news for inflation-weary shoppers: Prices on … Read more