Costco seeks court help in controlling signature solicitors

In response to individuals soliciting signatures at the front entrance of its Marina del Rey, Costco is asking a Los Angeles judge to find that its policy banning the use of its property for public expression is lawful.  

Krispy Kreme to deliver doughnuts from almost all locations starting Feb. 29

Krispy Kreme will begin nationwide delivery services on Feb. 29, and to commemorate Leap Day, the doughnut company will surprise hospital staff and parents with goodies for any Leap Babies.

Move over, Popeyes – KFC sweetens chicken sandwich deal with donut buns

Not to be outdone by the likes of Popeyes and Chick-fil-a, KFC is sweetening the standard chicken sandwich concept with glazed donuts substituted for buns.

Victoria's Secret is being sold

The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.

Rent your diploma to Natural Light for $100

Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.

Burger King breaks the 'mold' with new advertising campaign

The burger chain is portraying its Whopper covered in mold in print and TV ads running in Europe and the U.S. The message: Burger King is removing artificial preservatives from its signature burger.

80 employees laid off as Uber closes downtown Los Angeles office

About 80 employees lost their jobs without notice when Uber recently closed its downtown Los Angeles customer support office, according to a report published Tuesday.

Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions

Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.

Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection

Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.

‘ValenHeinz Day’: Confectioner pairs ketchup and chocolate in ‘mouth-watering’ truffles

The truffles are presented in a sweetheart box made by hand. Heinz combined its more than 150 years of experience with the expertise of Fortnum’s chocolatiers to create nine delectable chocolates, the confectionary said.

Boston Market embraces Valentine’s Day with bouquet of ‘BAE-by’ back ribs

The restaurant said it is offering “a new, one-of-a-kind gift for your bae,” featuring “a romantic bouquet made of its newest menu offering, fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs.”

Ghost Kitchens: Virtual kitchens popping up for food-ordering apps

The rise of food delivery apps is helping to bring new cuisines and restaurant concepts to Los Angeles even if there’s no actual restaurant to visit.

Think your baby is a star? Gerber is looking for its next spokesbaby

Gerber, the baby nutrition and food brand, is looking for its 2020 Gerber baby. Could your little love be the next spokesbaby?

Home Depot hiring 80,000 workers for busy spring season

The Home Depot is hiring 80,000 workers this spring ahead of its busiest time of year, the company announced Tuesday.