File: workers at the Maxport factory, which makes activewear for various textile clothing brands, in Hanoi. Nhac Nguyen | Afp | Getty Images Retailers and brands have turned to Vietnam to manufacture goods from sneakers to couches while moving some or all production out of China. For years, China’s southern neighbor became a popular alternative…
Check out the companies making headlines after hours: Alphabet — Shares dropped 7.4% after Google parent Alphabet posted a revenue miss . Fourth-quarter revenue of $96.47 billion fell short of the $96.56 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG. On the other hand, earnings per share of $2.15 exceeded the $2.13 consensus estimate. Chipotle Mexican…
Customers shop for food at a grocery store on Jan. 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Many of the items that U.S. shoppers browse and buy in retailers’ aisles come from far-away factories or farms — a reality that could soon force many consumers to change their buying habits. Sneakers, T-shirts,…
