7-Eleven purchase of Speedway chain likely illegal as regulators disagree over deal
The 7-Eleven convenience store chain said Friday it had completed a $21 billion acquisition of Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s MPC 2.21% Speedway convenience stores, amid disarray from U.S. antitrust enforcers who hadn’t agreed on what to do about a transaction they all said they believed was anticompetitive.
Walmart ends mask requirement for fully vaccinated customers, employees
Walmart said Friday that it would lift its mask requirements for fully vaccinated employees and customers in accordance with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for customers in like with guidance from the CDC.
Consumers starting to have 'sticker shock,' retail expert says
Burt Flickinger weighs in on the rise in retail sales.
Consumers buying 'needs,' not wants, amid fuel shortage: Retail expert
Strategic Resource Group managing director Burt Flickinger argues the Colonial Pipeline fuel shortage is shifting consumer behavior.
Gas prices, shortage will shift consumer behavior: Retail expert
Strategic Resource Group managing director Burt Flickinger weighs in on the future of markets and rise in retail sales.
Retail sales flat as stimulus boost cools
Consumer spending was flat last month as the recent boost from stimulus checks tapered off and shoppers grappled with inflation worries.
Stock futures rise on easing of COVID protocols
U.S. equity futures are pointing to a higher open ahead of the final trading session of the week.
Target to stop selling Pokémon, sports trading cards in store over safety concerns
Target decided this week to temporarily suspend sales of Pokémon and sports trading cards after they allegedly sparked an armed confrontation outside of a store in Wisconsin.
Target to still require masks while reviewing new guidelines
Shoppers at Target stores will still be required to follow coronavirus protocols pertaining to wearing masks.
Chrissy Teigen's Cravings cookware line no longer sold online by Target
Chrissy Teigen's Cravings cookware line was removed from Target's website last month.
Signs of a bridal boom as wedding vendors see rise in demand
'The Knot' executive director Lauren Kay discusses the recent rise in weddings and how to plan one in the pandemic.
Hotels struggle with 'labor crisis'
It is hard for many hotels to find workers. Fox's Robert Sherman has more.
Alibaba logs higher quarterly sales but posts loss on antitrust fine
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. posted revenue growth on stronger retail and cloud-computing results in the latest quarter, but a large fine levied by the Chinese government dragged the company to a quarterly loss.
McDonald's raising US workers' pay in company-owned stores
McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market.
Groceries are getting more expensive due to labor shortages across industries
Certain grocery items are getting pricier in the U.S. despite coronavirus vaccine efforts.
L Brands to spin off Victoria's Secret
L Brands to spin off Victoria's Secret
Simon Property beats profit estimates as Americans return to malls
Simon Property Group Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Monday, as the largest U.S. mall operator benefited from the return of pandemic-weary shoppers to brick-and-mortar stores.
Costco, Walmart lead job pay hikes, perks to lure workers
Walmart and Target are among the companies offering incentives, such as more pay and added bonuses, to get people back to work.
Amazon delays Prime Day in 2 countries as COVID-19 cases surge
A new date for Prime Day in both countries, which are currently facing a new surge in coronavirus cases, has yet to be announced.