As Walmart CEO warns of crime wave's impact on retail, reports show how thieves brazenly rip off stores
Crime has weighed heavily on retailers across the country this year, ballooning to a $100 billion problem, the National Retail Federation reported earlier this year.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Walmart frozen chicken product recalled in 28 states
The recall was issued after a customer complained that they found shrimp in their product, although it had been labeled as a Crispy Chicken with Almonds entrée.
Not just for kids: Toymakers creating more products for adults
Toymakers from Mattel’s American Girl and Build-a-Bear are creating new products, services, and websites aimed at adult audiences. Among the popular toys for adults are Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed Lego sets and action figures.
Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year
The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.
Betty White's Los Angeles home demolished nearly a year after her death
The 'Golden Girls' icon died in December 2021.
Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's
Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.
Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
Here’s how you can find a PS5 for Christmas
Stores are restocking their shelves with PlayStation 5s to make it easier for shoppers to get their hands on one just in time for the holidays.
Domino's once again tipping customers who pick up their own pizza
It may be worth it to skip delivery on your next Domino’s pizza and opt for carryout.
Ram recalling 1.23 million pickups for tailgate trouble
The tailgate might open while the vehicle is in motion.
Don't have your Christmas plane ticket yet? Here's what an expert says
According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.
Two California cities top list of metro areas homebuyers are leaving
A new report has listed San Francisco and Los Angeles as the two top U.S. cities in which homebuyers were looking to leave.
Ticketmaster offers second chance for Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' tickets
Ticketmaster said they made the decision to offer more tickets at the request of Taylor Swift’s team. The company is sending email invitations to select fans to submit their ticket request.
Most small SUVs flunk updated insurance industry crash tests
Only the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 got the top “good” rating in this year's testing released Tuesday. The Toyota RAV4 was rated “acceptable," while Audi's Q3, the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Forester were “marginal.”
McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty
Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.