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First TVs, now tortillas: US companies set minimum prices to end discounts

First TVs, now tortillas: US companies set minimum prices to end discounts

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NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Makers of everything from toys to tortillas are increasingly setting minimum prices on their products to maintain profits and limit price cuts as retailers like Walmart Inc (WMT. N) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) are trying to corner online sales. As a result, shoppers are enjoying fewer discounts on everyday …

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Wall Street ends lower after Target outlook and Micron bid cut

Wall Street ends lower after Target outlook and Micron bid cut

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October retail sales rise more than expected Target’s bleak outlook weighs on retailers Micron supply cut triggers chip sell-off Indices down: Dow 0.12%, S&P 0.83%, Nasdaq 1.54% Nov 16 (Reuters) – Major Wall Street indexes ended lower on Wednesday as a gloomy outlook for Target sparked fresh concerns over retailers ahead of the crucial holiday …

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