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NFL declines comment on Quinshon Judkins
In the aftermath of Saturday's arrest of Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins for misdemeanor domestic battery, the NFL isn't saying much. Via Mary Kay Cabot of chief NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said this regarding the Judkins arrest: "We are aware of the matter, but will decline further comment." Advertisement The reality is that the NFL will investigate the situation. They'll potentially impose discipline under the Personal Conduct Policy, after the criminal matter has resolved. Before then, the league could (in theory) place Judkins on paid leave, pending resolution of the situation. It's a case-by-case analysis, driven largely by P.R. concerns. The more serious the charges — and the more they relate to domestic violence — the more likely the league becomes to use paid leave. As to potential discipline, the baseline suspension for domestic violence is six games. But that won't happen until the criminal case ends. Along the way, Judkins has protections. In the eyes of the law, he's presumed innocent. As to the NFL, he'll have the ability to defend himself through an eventual hearing, if it comes to that. Regardless, the situation activates internal NFL procedures. While the league has declined comment as to Judkins, the policy and the history of enforcement of it says it all.
Business Insider
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Walmart (WMT) Eyes Back-to-School Gains as Parents Cut Costs
Walmart (WMT) stock was lower today despite hopes that it might benefit from American parents being careful with their spending as kids head back to school. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. A new report from Deloitte has revealed that overall spending is set to remain flat at $30.9 billion, or $570 per student on average. Last year, parents spent an average of $586 per child. Higher Prices It appears that the main issue for parents—despite, no doubt, the appeals of their kids for a nice new pink pencil case ringing in their ears—is a hike in prices across all product categories. Deloitte said that families are expected to focus their spending on necessary items like clothing while reducing expenditures on categories such as technology and school supplies. More shoppers will trade down to cheaper private-label brands and spread purchases into August, the report added. That could benefit discount retailers like Walmart, which always makes a big play for back-to-school purchases. This year, in its Amazon (AMZN) Prime-challenging six-day sales event between July 8 and 13, it is offering major savings on backpacks, laptops, and school supplies. That includes markdowns for Crayola crayons, Sharpie, and Paper Mate. Longer Deliveries 'Value for the money is the top driver of retailer choice, and parents are increasingly willing to switch brands or retailers to find the best deals,' Brian McCarthy, principal of retail strategy at Deloitte Consulting, said. The Deloitte survey was conducted online using an independent research panel between May 21 and May 30, involving 1,203 parents with at least one child in grades K-12. It found that over half of surveyed parents were anxious about the potential for higher prices on back-to-school items and planned to cut back on restaurant meals and recreational activities to manage their budgets. Demand for standard shipping rose 76%, compared with 63% in 2024, the survey found, signaling shoppers will choose longer delivery times to lower or avoid shipping costs. Is WMT a Good Stock to Buy Now? On TipRanks, WMT has a Strong Buy consensus based on 29 Buy ratings. Its highest price target is $120. WMT stock's consensus price target is $111.25 implying a 14.58% upside.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
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Back-to-school spending set to dip as economic woes shrink budgets, Deloitte forecasts
(Reuters) -Back-to-school spending is expected to dip this year, as tariff-driven price hikes and economic uncertainty force Americans to tighten household budgets, according to a Deloitte forecast released Thursday. Overall spending is projected to remain flat at $30.9 billion or $570 per student on average, despite higher prices across all product categories, which is 7% below 2021, according to the report. Last year, parents spent an average of $586 per child. The Deloitte survey was conducted online using an independent research panel between May 21 and May 30, involving 1,203 parents with at least one child in grades K-12. Major retailers including Walmart, Target, and are competing for customer spending amid a deal-heavy shopping season, including Amazon's Prime Day sales, which will run for four days this year. According to an Adobe Analytics forecast released this week, online spending is expected to reach $23.8 billion. Consumer spending has remained soft in recent months amid President Trump's shifting tariff policies. Families are expected to focus their spending on necessary items like clothing, while reducing expenditures on categories such as technology and school supplies, Deloitte found. More shoppers will trade down to cheaper private-label brands and spread purchases into August, the report added. "Value for the money is the top driver of retailer choice, and parents are increasingly willing to switch brands or retailers to find the best deals," Brian McCarthy, principal of retail strategy at Deloitte Consulting said. More than half of surveyed parents were anxious about the potential for higher prices on back-to-school items and planned to cut back on restaurant meals and recreational activities to manage their budgets. Demand for standard shipping rose 76%, compared with 63% in 2024, the survey found, signaling shoppers will choose longer delivery times to lower or avoid shipping costs. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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Back-to-school spending set to dip as economic woes shrink budgets, Deloitte forecasts
(Reuters) -Back-to-school spending is expected to dip this year, as tariff-driven price hikes and economic uncertainty force Americans to tighten household budgets, according to a Deloitte forecast released Thursday. Overall spending is projected to remain flat at $30.9 billion or $570 per student on average, despite higher prices across all product categories, which is 7% below 2021, according to the report. Last year, parents spent an average of $586 per child. The Deloitte survey was conducted online using an independent research panel between May 21 and May 30, involving 1,203 parents with at least one child in grades K-12. Major retailers including Walmart, Target, and are competing for customer spending amid a deal-heavy shopping season, including Amazon's Prime Day sales, which will run for four days this year. According to an Adobe Analytics forecast released this week, online spending is expected to reach $23.8 billion. Consumer spending has remained soft in recent months amid President Trump's shifting tariff policies. Families are expected to focus their spending on necessary items like clothing, while reducing expenditures on categories such as technology and school supplies, Deloitte found. More shoppers will trade down to cheaper private-label brands and spread purchases into August, the report added. "Value for the money is the top driver of retailer choice, and parents are increasingly willing to switch brands or retailers to find the best deals," Brian McCarthy, principal of retail strategy at Deloitte Consulting said. More than half of surveyed parents were anxious about the potential for higher prices on back-to-school items and planned to cut back on restaurant meals and recreational activities to manage their budgets. Demand for standard shipping rose 76%, compared with 63% in 2024, the survey found, signaling shoppers will choose longer delivery times to lower or avoid shipping costs. Sign in to access your portfolio
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13-05-2025
- Sport
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2025 NFL Draft: 205,000 people attend 1st round at Lambeau Field, almost twice as many as Green Bay's population
Green Bay is the NFL's smallest market by a significant margin. The crowd for Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft dwarfed the town's population. Fans flocked to Lambeau Field on Thursday night, where the draft was conducted from a stage in the shadows of the revered football stadium. At the start of Thursday's broadcast, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell estimated that 125,000 people had shown up, with more people filing in. "We have over 125,000 people here and still counting," Goodell announced. By the time the night was over, the official attendance number stood at 205,000. That's well more than the population of Green Bay, which stood at an estimated 105,744, per a 2023 U.S. census estimate. NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy cited a street sign in Green Bay touting a population of 107,395. .@nflcommish just announced that there are already 125k people here and counting at the Draft. What's the population of Green Bay you ask…. — Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) April 25, 2025 Either way, more people showed up for the draft Thursday night that actually live in Green Bay. Here's what an estimated 205,000 people standing outside a football stadium looks like. This is an amazing turnout for the NFL's smallest market (and the smallest city in all of major U.S. professional sports) — Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) April 24, 2025 It's an impressive crowd, indeed. And one that event eventually reached capacity. — Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 25, 2025 But forgive Lions fans if they're not so impressed. Detroit hosted the draft for the first time in 2024. It drew a record crowd of 275,000 people downtown for last year's first round. When the three-day draft was over, more than 775,000 fans had shown up to the NFL's annual April showcase, which also stood as a record. Detroit's also a major American city with a population (633,218) six times that of Green Bay just in its city limits, and a metropolitan population of more than 4.3 million people that dwarfs the Wisconsin town. Green Bay doesn't project to challenge Detroit's record this weekend. But it drew an impressive crowd nonetheless, and one that's not likely to be challenged relative to size of the host city.
