Target offering employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
Target has joined a growing list of essential businesses that are paying their employees to get the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available.
Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday
The company took population density, customer demographics, infection rates and availability of local health care resources into consideration when identifying participating locations.
PepsiCo rebrands Aunt Jemima as Pearl Milling Company, coming June 2021
Aunt Jemima will soon become a relic of the past.
Social media influencers Sway Boys seek to revive Silly Bandz fad: Gasparino
Charlie Gasparino on TikTok, Silly Bandz
US gun sales booming amid safety concerns
U.S. gun sales skyrocketed 75% year-over-year in January amid safety concerns stemming from coronavirus, the Capitol riots and nationwide unrest.
Biden endorses sending stimulus checks to Americans earning $75,000 during meeting with top CEOs
President Biden on Tuesday said he supported a proposal from House Democrats that would send $1,400 stimulus checks to Americans earning up to $75,000 annually.
Animal rights activists lambaste Costco supplier over its rotisserie chickens
Mercy for Animals says Costco has the "power to implement meaningful animal welfare requirements for these farms" and that Costco customers "deserve to know the truth about where their chickens come from."
Sephora, Ulta commit to more BIPOC-owned beauty brands as Black History month continues
More beauty retailers are doubling down on diversity efforts by helping BIPOC brands get the funding to scale.
Retail investors should be in bitcoin rally, but be cautious of it: Market strategist
Kenneth Polcari on market rally, bitcoin
Mall giant Simon Property, despite pandemic retail hit, sees uptick in rent collection
Simon Property Group Inc forecast a rise in its 2021 profit on Monday as the U.S. mall operator benefits from improving rent collection and a recovery in the retail industry, pushing its shares up 2% in extended trading.
Luxury shoppers flock online, but stores aren’t going out of style
Since the coronavirus pandemic began its spread across the globe a year ago, luxury-goods stores have had to roll down their shutters for a good part of the year as governments attempt to limit contagions.
Kroger paying employees $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
CVS, Walgreens step up ‘bot’ defense ahead of COVID-19 vaccine appointment rush
As the nation gears up for expanded access to COVID-19 vaccines, pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens are stepping up security efforts against so-called “scalper bots” eagerly waiting to stockpile vaccine appointment slots.
China's Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy protection
China's Luckin Coffee has filed for bankruptcy protection.
January jobs report shows a 'strong' 2021: Workforce analyst
Joanie Courtney on jobs report
Small business owners faced with tough hiring decisions
As the U.S. economy undergoes an uneven recovery from the virus pandemic, many small business owners face a tough decision on whether and when to take on employees.
Hedge fund founder pleads guilty in Neiman Marcus-tied case
A plea agreement suggested a sentence of up to 18 months in prison
PayPal profit tops estimates as pandemic drives online spending to record levels
PayPal's processed payments in the latest quarter rose 39% to $277.1 billion, with an additional 16 million net new active customers
Ebay gets boost from holiday sales and stay-at-home buyers
E-commerce firm eBay Inc on Wednesday topped Wall Street expectations for holiday-quarter revenue and current-quarter sales estimates, as more homebound buyers flocked to its platform for shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trader Joe’s temporarily raises pay by $4 per hour for all employees, but cancels midyear raises
Popular grocery retailer Trader Joe's announced this week that it would temporarily raise its pay for all employees amidst the continually-raging COVID-19 pandemic.



















