Black Friday shoppers capitalized on 'buy now, pay later' trend: Anthony Chan
Former JPMorgan Chase global chief economist Anthony Chan discusses the state of the U.S. economy after record-breaking Black Friday spending on 'Varney & Co.'
Best Buy combating theft with higher staffing levels in stores
Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry says the company has largely been able to stave off the surge in shoplifting other retailers have seen, thanks in large part to having more manpower in stores.
GOP needs 'to put their foot down' on Biden's green energy spending: EJ Antoni
The Heritage Foundation research fellow and economist E.J. Antoni criticizes President Biden's billion-dollar investment in a green energy loan program.
Biden's $400B green energy 'scheme' is '10-times worse' than Obama's, economist cautions
The Biden administration is spending "10-times more money" on the latest green energy initiative, argues Stephen Moore, and resembles Obama's Solyndra "scheme."
Biden built a 'slush fund' for his green energy agenda: Stephen Moore
Economist Stephen Moore reacts to President Biden setting aside $400 billion for green energy investments.
Fed is trying to put its inflation fire out with a water pistol: Jeff Sica
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica explains why the Fed is unlikely to lower interest rates until the end of 2024 on 'Varney & Co.'
The biggest delivery business in the U.S. is no longer UPS or FedEx
Amazon.com has taken over the largest delivery business in the U.S., surpassing both UPS and FedEx in parcel volumes, postal service remains biggest delivery service.
‘A little spooky’: Investment strategist Mark Luschini on buy now, pay later scenario
Janney Montgomery Scott chief investment strategist Mark Luschini provides insight into record Black Friday online sales.
Elon Musk's X may lose $75M by year's end amid advertiser flight: report
Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, may lose up to $75 million in ad revenue by the end of 2023 as major advertisers pull back spending on the platform, according to the New York Times.
Bill Gates is a big fan of pickleball
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is apparently a big fan of tennis and pickleball, telling Trevor Noah this week he has been playing the sport five decades.
Cargo pilot unable to rein in escaped horse on plane, forcing return flight to JFK airport
An Air Atlanta Icelandic pilot was forced to dump 20 tons of fuel and circle back to John F. Kennedy Airport after an onboard horse broke free midflight.
'Ram raiding' and 'crash and grab' new violent burglary trend targeting brick-and-mortar businesses
New trend of 'crash and grab' and 'ram raid' burglaries costing brick-and-mortar stores hundreds of thousands of dollars as retail crime continues to plague industry.
Black Friday, holiday shopping season off to a strong start
While inflation remains high, Americans are opening their wallets to scoop up deals, according to data showing the 2023 holiday shopping season is off to a strong start.
Roomba parent shares surge as Amazon deal nears: report
Shares of Roomba-maker iRobot closed up nearly 40% on Friday following a report that Amazon's acquisition of the company is set to be approved by European regulators.
Retailers should focus on promoting to reach the ‘more cautious’ consumer: Dana Telsey
Telsey Advisory Group CEO Dana Telsey gives her take on the retail industry and consumer behavior on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
Average family to spend $875 on the 2023 holidays
FOX Business’ Jeff Flock reports on bargain hunters searching for deals this Black Friday, despite 58% of shoppers claiming they buy online.
The top ski resorts in the US, Canada
A ski resort in Colorado was named the best of its kind on a list that included locations across North America, including British Columbia, Vermont and Utah.
US retailers will have a ‘jolly and happy’ holiday season: Matt Shay
National Retail Federation CEO Matt Shay dissects consumer spending and the retail industry as shoppers hit stores across the country for Black Friday.
Retail industry will have one of the ‘toughest’ seasons: Gerald Storch
Storch Advisers CEO Gerald Storch discusses the retail industry and consumer health on ‘Varney & Co.’
Engagement ring thief ends high-speed pursuit to lecture cops they're 'not supposed to pursue me': police
David Juarez, who allegedly stole an engagement ring from a Kay Jewelers, gestured at police to tell cops that they're not supposed to pursue him, according to police