7-Eleven details plans to close 645 stores
Seven & i Holdings plans to close 200 unprofitable 7-Eleven stores while converting hundreds more to franchise locations and wholesale fuel sites.
Olive Garden brings back fan-favorite offer for first time in years
Olive Garden is bringing back its fan-favorite "Never Ending Pasta Pass" for the first time since 2019, with 10,000 passes available for consumers.
Obamacare exchange flaw exposed Americans to unexpected health plan switches, watchdog finds
The GAO found that the federal Obamacare exchange lacked safeguards for consumers and allowed unscrupulous agents and brokers to make unauthorized enrollments or plan changes.
Consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June as gas prices fell
The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the consumer price index (CPI) eased in June as consumer price growth slowed after a recent surge caused by the Iran war.
Trump admin warns banks on lending to unauthorized workers
Federal regulators issued new guidance reminding banks to account for credit risks when lending to borrowers without U.S. work authorization.
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.
Delta rolls out cheaper first-class, business fares with fewer perks: 'More ways to choose'
Delta Air Lines is expanding its stripped-down fare model to premium cabins, offering lower-cost access to Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Delta One seats.
More than 1.7M grill brushes recalled over bristle hazard, risk of ‘serious internal injuries’
Conair is recalling more than 1.7 million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports that metal bristles can detach, including three cases requiring medical treatment.
Oregon data centers face sharp electricity rate hike under new law
Oregon's PUC approved a 29% rate hike on data centers under the POWER Act, while residential customers will see bills drop by an average of 1.3%.
Fiat launches tiny EV in US with shockingly low price tag – and one major catch
The pint-sized Fiat Topolino EV has arrived in the U.S. with an under-$15,000 price tag, a two-seat layout and a design aimed at short neighborhood trips.
Average new car payment reaches all-time high as affordability issues persist
Average new car payments hit a record $770 per month as auto loan debt nationwide surged to $1.685 trillion, surpassing student loan balances.
US brands go patriotic with $17.76 burger deals, eagle cups and more for America’s 250th
Restaurants and food giants are rolling out $17.76 meals, eagle-themed cups and star-spangled snacks ahead of America’s milestone birthday.
Walmart goes nuclear in first-of-its-kind power deal for retail giant
The retail giant has signed its first nuclear power deal with Constellation for about 176 megawatts from the Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois.
Einstein Bros. Bagels plans 300-store expansion as Americans fuel $5.8B bagel boom
Einstein Bros. Bagels plans to open over 300 new bakeries by 2030, surpassing 1,000 locations as the U.S. bagel category hits $5.8 billion in value.
Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday
Ground beef, hot dogs, strawberries and ice cream all cost more this summer as inflation pushes Fourth of July barbecue prices to a 10-year high.
Bed Bath & Beyond launches hunt for America’s oldest coupon with $100K prize up for grabs
Bed Bath & Beyond launched a “Legendary Coupon Hunt," offering customers a shot at a $100,000 home makeover for bringing in one of the brand’s iconic blue coupons.
Top tobacco company to cut thousands of jobs
British American Tobacco plans to cut 5,500 jobs and outsource 3,500 roles as it uses AI to reshape operations amid declining traditional tobacco sales.
Beloved gas station pizza chain CEO reveals 400-store expansion plan as food business booms
Casey's General Stores plans to add at least 400 new locations over three years while expanding its prepared food menu with wings and fries.
Buc-ee’s expands national footprint with 15 more locations in the pipeline
Buc-ee's has opened its first Arizona location in Goodyear with 120 fuel pumps and is planning 15 more travel centers across multiple states through 2031.
Housing affordability unlikely to return to more favorable levels of the past, economist says
Morgan Stanley report says U.S. housing affordability is unlikely to return to pre-2022 levels as the market adjusts to higher costs and tighter supply.



















