Consumer

Some companies are benefiting from introducing a new tipping option at self-checkout machines, leaving customers surprised and feeling obligated to leave a tip.

Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the fast casual restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.

Automaker Honda is recalling 564,00 CR-Vs in cold weather states because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose and fall off.

Shares of McDonald’s are extending gains after closing at a record high on Thursday following analyst upgrades.

A survey from the Conference Board on Tuesday showed the Consumer Confidence Index went up in March, rising to 104.2 from 103.4 in February.

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) announced its first regulations that specifically target robotext messages used to promote phishing links and install malware.

Tesla is facing a pair of class action lawsuits that accused the company of making it more difficult for drivers to seek maintenance or replacement parts from independent repair shops.

The price of bitcoin is down on Thursday after another cryptocurrency exchange, Silvergate Capital, prepares to liquidate following a $1B quarterly loss and dip in digital asset demand.

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits last week climbed to the highest level since late December, pointing to some softness in the labor market.

Campbell Soup Company delivers on quarterly earnings and beats Wall Street expectations on 2023 guidance despite ongoing inflation and threat of recession.

Tesla is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after complaints steering wheels for the Model Y vehicle have fallen off.

Macy’s beat Wall Street analysts’ predictions for sales and revenue over the fourth quarter and full year 2022.

Retailer Dollar Tree beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations in their fourth quarter and fiscal full-year 2022 earnings report after raising price points in stores.

Target reported an increase in sales and revenue for the fourth quarter but CEO Brian Cornell is not as optimistic about the current environment.

The Federal Trade Commission released data showing that American consumers reported losing $8.8 billion to scammers in 2022, an increase of more than $2 billion from a year ago.

The worlds largest retailer, Walmart, lowered its economic outlook on concerns about margins as consumers shop for bargains in a high inflationary environment.

Walmart earnings ahead of the opening bell on Wall Street Tuesday expected to be inflation barometer as company calculates consumer staple sales from quarter.

A collection of Disney-themed vinyl figurines are being recalled because their detachable body parts pose a choking hazard to children.

Bed Bath & Beyond raising $1 billion, closing store locations in U.S. and Canada, and implementing other cost reductions to elude bankruptcy.

The Department of Energy on Wednesday proposed new energy efficiency regulations for gas and electric stove appliances, saying it's not a ban.