Are vaccinated Americans powering the economy? Not yet, data show
Those who are vaccinated still remain hesitant to go out and spend, while those who are unvaccinated, surprisingly, are much more risk tolerant and are out spending, driving the U.S. economy.
Amazon officially drops mask mandates for warehouse workers
Unless required by state or local laws, any Amazon employee who is two weeks past their final required dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is allowed to stop covering up.
Costco earnings, Bitcoin and Biden’s budget top week ahead
Wall Street's week ahead includes Costco earnings, more Bitcoin volatility and a fresh read on US GDP.
New face-mask rules put grocery workers back at center of debate
Some workers say the end of mask mandates has put them in a new position of having to explain their employers' mask policies, manage anxious shoppers and assess whether unmasked customers are indeed vaccinated, all while potentially risking their own health.
Amazon halts construction at Connecticut site after 7th ‘noose’ found
The first six were discovered at the work site during the last week of April.
Gyms see membership increase as COVID restrictions ease
Crunch Franchise CEO Ben Midgley discusses fitness center reopenings and how the industry is bouncing back as COVID restrictions ease.
Target, Whole Foods, ShopRite and other retailers look to upgrade their store brands
Many of the nation's biggest retailers are seeking to accomplish a delicate balancing act, projecting upscale charm and a healthier lifestyle, while keeping the budget-friendly prices.
'Draconian methods' harmed small business recovery: Rep. Gimenez
Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez argues 'Draconian' COVID lockdowns and measures hurt small business recovery.
Ace Hardware benefitting from housing boom
Ace Hardware CEO John Venhuizen provides insight into how home improvement will 'stick' around after the coronavirus pandemic.
Grocery, retail union blasts CEOs for lifting mask policies saying workers still facing 'daily COVID risks'
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) represents 1.3 million food and retail employees including those working at Kroger, CVS, Albertsons and Macys.
IHOP's flip'd concept restaurant finally gets an opening date
The International House of Pancakes is going fast-casual with an all new restaurant concept.
Demand in home improvement will ‘stick’ around after pandemic: Ace Hardware CEO
Ace Hardware CEO John Venhuizen argues there’s a renewed interest in preserving homes, as company sees record earnings amid supply and labor shortages.
Morton Williams grocery stores lift mask requirements for fully vaccinated people
Morton Williams Supermarkets CEO Morton Sloan on its' decision to lift mask requirements and the backlash they're facing over it.
Kohl's quarterly results beat Wall Street expectations
Kohl's Corp. on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $14 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
Stock futures trade lower ahead of jobless claims
U.S. equity futures were trading lower ahead of the opening bell.
Amazon.com faces five new racial, gender bias lawsuits
Amazon.com Inc was hit on Wednesday with five new lawsuits by women who worked in corporate or warehouse management roles and accused the online retailer of gender bias, racial bias or both.
New ad campaign slams Nike and Coca-Cola for being too 'woke'
'2ndVote Advisers' CEO Dan Grant discusses 'woke' corporations: 'they're pursuing a brand of stakeholder capitalism'
Brooks Brothers' former owners accused of driving company into bankruptcy to avoid losing millions
In 2016, the Del Vecchios approached TAL to invest $100 million into Brooks Brothers under an agreement that the family-run garment manufacturing company would be "made whole" of their investment.
Shortage of basic goods causing price spikes
Shortages of basic goods are causing many stores to increase their prices. FOX Business' Edward Lawrence with more.
Lowe's growth lags Home Depot in home improvement battle
Lowe's Cos Inc reported on Wednesday a 25.9% jump in quarterly same-store sales growth that failed to match that of larger rival Home Depot Inc, signaling it was slipping further behind after gaining ground during the pandemic.