Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations
Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country
Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.
Elliott Investment group calls for special meeting at Southwest Airlines
Elliott Investment Management is following through on its word to make big changes at the top for Southwest Airlines.
7-Eleven closing more than 400 locations
7-Eleven is closing hundreds of store locations across North America due to underperformance.
Pink Floyd sells music for $400 million - see who else has made huge deals
Pink Floyd is the latest to participate in an ongoing trend of big acts and their rights holders making deals to sell their back-catalogs for a big sum. See who else has cashed in.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
Source: Dockworkers' union suspends port strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.
Port strike panic buying? Costco toilet paper frenzy making the rounds on social media
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks
A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.
Satellite merger: DirecTV buys rival Dish and Sling
DirecTV will pay $1 and assume $9.75B worth of debt to buy Dish and Sling.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Salt Life brand closing all stores in US after bankruptcy sale
All Salt Life stores in the U.S. are closing after the company was recently purchased in a bankruptcy sale.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters
The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.
How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans
It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.
Red Lobster is officially out of bankruptcy process: Here's what's next
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May and it led to the closing of dozens of restaurants in the U.S.
Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.
UNT Dallas hosts event to teach entrepreneurs about franchising opportunities
Dallas is recognized as the global hub for franchising with many large successful franchise concepts.