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As of last week, at least 16 people had been infected with the O121 strain of E. coli since February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Home Depot stores are again requiring coronavirus masks to be worn indoors by all customers, contractors and employees due to the delta variant, the company announced Monday.

On Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law effectively expanding background checks on all gun sales in the state while also providing mental health funding for communities impacted by gun violence.

The company is buying California-based WSS for $750 million and Japanese streetwear retailer Atmos for $360 million, it said in separate statements.

Square said it plans to integrate Afterpay into its Seller and Cash App business units, which would allow more retailers to offer so-called buy now, pay later services at checkout.

The Wisconsin-based company has received eight reports of injuries related to the generators, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Pet food maker Sunshine Mills is voluntarily recalling certain products from Triumph, Evolve, Wild Harvest, Nurture Farms, Heart to Tail Pure Being and Elm Pet Foods, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week.

Walmart is also doubling the incentive for workers in stores, clubs, transportation, distribution center and fulfillment centers to get the vaccine for $150. Those who already received the $75 incentive will receive another $75 in their paycheck dated Aug 19.

Target on Thursday announced it would be giving out $200 recognition bonuses to its employees for their efforts over the past six months.

Procter & Gamble Company on Thursday named Chief Operating Officer and long-time executive Jon Moeller head of the consumer products giant, as it battles rising costs.

The makers of some of the world’s bestselling food and drink brands warned they would keep raising prices as they grapple with the strongest inflation in years.

Victoria’s Secret is leaning into gym wear in a move to compete with the likes of Lululemon and American Eagle.

Would-be thieves smashed the window of a wine shop founded by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, the most recent break-in attempt in a string of attacks on the store.

Ford Motor Co. revved up surprise second-quarter profits this year – powered by climbing pickup and SUV prices even as a global computer chip shortage forced it to pump the brakes on production.