Retail
More Americans are relying on credit cards to buy groceries, new study finds
A 32% surge in food costs over five years has pushed more than 1 in 4 working-age Americans into credit card debt strain just to cover grocery bills.
MagSafe battery chargers recalled after reports of fires, burn injuries
Five reports of Flaunt power banks catching fire, with burn injuries to hands and arms, prompted a recall of 1,400 MagSafe battery chargers.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $39,414,179,016,130.09 as of 7/10/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says airline fares will stay elevated even if jet fuel prices fall
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says airline fares will stay elevated even if jet fuel prices moderate, as labor costs and inflation reshape the industry.
Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns
Conference Board chief economist Dana M. Peterson says inflation won't hit the 2% target until 2028 as market shocks lock in elevated consumer prices.
California city pushes for drive-thru ban after neighbors sounded alarm over burger chain's proposed addition
A proposed In-N-Out location sparked a 45-day moratorium on new drive-thru permits in Culver City, California, as residents debate traffic, air quality and safety.
Mortgage rates tick slightly higher but remain near 6.5%
The 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.49% this week as Freddie Mac's Sam Khater says housing affordability continues to improve for homebuyers.
Kia issues new recall of 460,000 vehicles after previous fix to fire risk failed
Kia recalled more than 460,000 Telluride vehicles after a previous 2024 recall failed to fix a seat motor defect linked to seven fires and 11 melting cases.
PetSmart's only San Francisco store set to close as online shopping and same-day delivery reshape pet retail
San Francisco's only PetSmart location on Geary Blvd. is closing July 19, directing pet owners to the Daly City store and online delivery options.
Costco makes payment change that could speed up checkout for members
Costco has expanded its digital wallet feature, allowing members to link any Visa card to the Costco app for faster checkout at registers.














