Costco's 'Netflix moment': Analysts say card scanners are already paying off
Costco's introduction of membership card scanners at the front of stores is still rolling out, but the move is already paying off big for the wholesale club.
Spirit Airlines plans to sell planes, cut jobs
Spirit is reportedly in talks with Frontier Airlines about a potential merger.
Need financial help after the hurricanes? Here’s how to see if you qualify for FEMA assistance
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and costly. Financial advisors say it’s important to have an emergency fund, but many people impacted by the recent storms are in over their heads.
Girl Scouts will raise yearly dues to $65 by 2027
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
Chick-fil-A launching family entertainment app with animated shows, podcasts, games
Chick-fil-A is entering the family entertainment space with a new app containing animated shows, podcasts and games.
Buybuy Baby closing all stores, shifting to online-only in 'strategic reset'
Buybuy Baby is shuttering all of its stores roughly a year after new owners tried to revive the brand.
Girl Scouts may raise yearly dues by 240% amid declining membership
Some who are involved with the Girl Scouts worry the increase could price out middle class and financially struggling families.
Sarasota businesses along the coast begin reopening after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many businesses have been shut down for more than a week following Hurricane Milton. Many first dealt with power outages, and then they needed time to clean up the damage.
Hardware wholesaler True Value files for bankruptcy, plans sale to rival
Wholesale hardware supplier True Value has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is planning to sell by the end of the year to rival Do It Best.
Major paint company to lay off 1,800 workers, close facilities
The company is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and Europe as it undergoes a comprehensive cost reduction program. It's also selling its architectural business.
SBA administrator tours Tampa Bay area as call grow for Congress to approve new funds
The head of the Small Business Administration visited several Tampa Bay area businesses damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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.
Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
Sam's Club stores: Here's what the new locations will look like
Sam's Club membership warehouse is planning to open 30 stores in the next five years.
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.
7-Eleven shutting down nearly 450 underperforming stores across North America
Nearly 450 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing for underperforming, according to the company.
Could Red Lobster's endless shrimp return? New CEO weighs in
Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.
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.
Hispanic businesses thrive in Polk County as population booms
Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.