Consumer borrowing up $16.2 billion in September in credit card bounce back
U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in September, helped by the first gain in the category that covers credit cards in seven months.
Oprah's Favorite Things of 2020 celebrates Black-owned businesses
Oprah's Favorite Things list features 72 gifts, many of which support Black-owned businesses.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has had a total of 1,250 COVID-19 cases among 53,000 crew members.
Trump leading Biden in Amazon product searches despite tight election
According to the latest figures from Helium 10, a research firm for Amazon sellers, Trump is leading Biden in estimated search volume, with 322,191 searches for the keyword "Trump" compared to 40,204 searches for the keyword "Biden."
Wendy's CEO discusses possibility of drive-thru-only restaurants
Square burgers are having a great year.
Gap removes election-inspired tweet after backlash: 'Hopelessly naive'
Even fashion is dividing people.
Pet Valu killing US operations due to coronavirus
The company disclosed Wednesday that it expects to close all of its 358 stores and warehouses that are located within the Northeast and Midwest --- joining a swath of retailers that have fallen victim to the virus-related economic downturn.
Xi promises Chinese development plans won't hurt trade
The strategy, dubbed “dual circulation,” is part of an economic blueprint calls for companies to focus on domestic consumers and technology sources instead of exports and foreign suppliers.
Wendy's boosts dividend as breakfast menu provides lift
Wendy's is boosting its quarterly dividend as the fast-food chain's bet on serving breakfast pays off despite the obstacle of a global pandemic that has disrupted normal operations.
Shoppers stock up on ammo on Election Day
Ammunition flew off the shelves of stores around the country Tuesday as those voters who hadn’t taken part in early voting waited in line at polling sites.
Grocery truck drivers who supply Whole Foods threaten to strike
More than 100 truck drivers who deliver gourmet groceries to Whole Foods stores in the New York area are threatening to strike over COVID-19 safety issues.
Amazon to monitor price-gouging amid second wave of panic buying
Amazon will continue to combat third-party sellers for price-gouging as the spike in coronavirus cases brings on a second wave of panic buying.
Walmart abandons shelf-scanning robots, lets humans do work
The retailer said Monday it has ended its relationship with startup Bossa Nova Robotics
These stores, restaurants are closed on Election Day
Here are the stores and restaurants that have made public declarations about Election Day closures.
Midwestern states with low unemployment have few rules
Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Alibaba's Singles Day shopping event kicks off early
Alibaba will have more than 2 million items on sale during this year's Singles Day event, twice as many as last year.
CBL, shopping mall giant, files for bankruptcy
CBL controls 107 properties totaling 66.7 million square feet across 26 states.
Friendly's agrees to sell 'substantially all of its assets,' expects restaurants to remain open
The pandemic has not been friendly to the restaurant industry.
'All eyes on Tuesday' as even risk-hungry retail traders pause
Asia’s retail traders are lifting short bets on U.S. stocks before Tuesday's election and keeping cash on hand, brokerages say.



















