Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
Royal Caribbean suspends cruises to private beach in Haiti amid violence
The suspension of stops will extend for at least the upcoming week, with a rolling basis after that, revealed CEO Michael Bayley.
Dollar Tree to offer $7 items, shifting away from single-pricing model
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Dollar General becomes latest to cut self-checkout lanes
The dollar store chain is scaling back on self-checkout at 300 stores and joins Walmart and Target using this new business strategy.
McDonald's outages reported at stores worldwide – here's what to know
McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close about 1,000 stores
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.
Walmart, Target limiting self-checkouts in some stores. Will others follow suit?
Walmart says its self-checkout strategy is nothing new, but shoppers are noticing more and more self-checkouts are closed.
Remote workers are living increasingly further from their main offices, study finds
Employees are living increasingly further from their offices, a new study found, as the average distance between an employees' home and their company offices has increased compared to before the COVID pandemic.
Shein and Temu: Global online shopping under scrutiny in US over trade rule
The flow of millions of small parcels into the U.S. from China thanks to the explosive growth of online shopping has caught the attention of Congress.
Foodie Labs brings in ghost kitchen hub to St. Pete takeout scene
A new way to do takeout is taking over major cities across the country.
Cities where Americans are under the most financial stress
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
JetBlue, Spirit agree to terminate merger over regulatory issues
Low-cost carriers JetBlue and Spirit agreed to terminate their $3.8 billion merger agreement after facing significant regulatory and legal hurdles.
Some Americans will receive a second Social Security check this week – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Lawsuit claims Temu app has access to 'literally everything' on your phone
The class action lawsuit was filed against Temu on behalf of customers in five states.
Wendy's faces backlash after 'surge pricing' reports, denies claims
After facing backlash, Wendy’s says surge pricing was never part of the plan for new digital menu boards.
Outback Steakhouse parent company Bloomin' Brands shutting down 41 restaurants
Despite the closures, Bloomin’ Brands said it plans to invest $20 million into advertising.
Verizon and T-Mobile rates are changing. Here’s what you need to know
The changes will impact some wireless plans, and here's what you may see on your next monthly bill.