Amazon should conquer this industry next, according to one firm
D.A. Davidson research analyst Tom Forte argues that an entry into the gas station market would provide a number of benefits for the e-commerce giant.
Department store executive Blake Nordstrom dies at 58
Blake Nordstrom, who led the upscale department store chain Nordstrom as co-president with his brothers Erik and Peter, has died.
US average for gasoline seen peaking at $3 a gallon in May
A price-tracking service says the national average for gasoline will surge to about $3 a gallon by May before easing the rest of 2019.
3 things small business owners should know for 2019
Now that the new year is here, small business owners may find themselves trying to understand changes brought about by federal and state laws.
Trump: Falling gas prices are 'tax cut' for US consumers
Gas prices have plunged in recent months – a decline that has occurred alongside a drop in the price of U.S. crude oil.
RL Zeigler recalls 5.8 tons of sausage due to metal bits
The sausages are contained in 24-ounce packages and have a “use by” date of Jan. 24, as well as the establishment number “Est. P-9156S.”
Startups reinvent the sheet-buying experience
A new year calls for sparkly new sheets.
New law in Turkmenistan cracks down sharply on alcohol sales
A law sharply limiting the sale of alcohol has gone into effect in the former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan, whose authoritarian president has made physical fitness a top initiative.
US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note
U.S. stocks climbed in early trading Monday as hopes grew for progress in resolving trade frictions between the U.S. and China.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end dismal year on a bright note
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Sears, Mattress Firm lead retail bankrupt 2018 list
125-year-old Sears topped the list as the biggest bankruptcy.
Michael Kors, now Capri Holdings, completes Versace deal
The company announced the acquisition of the Italian fashion house Versace for more than $2 billion in September.
Canada Goose's first China store draws eager crowds despite diplomatic headwinds
Ties between China and Canada have turned frosty since the arrest of a top Chinese executive in Vancouver.
Amazon plans to add Whole Foods stores
Expansion would widen tech giant’s delivery reach.
Gains, growing pains mark California's 1st year of legal pot
The nation's largest legal marijuana market opened for business in January with jubilation and long lines of customers.
New state laws affect birth to death _ and, of course, taxes
The new year marks the start of numerous new state laws affecting a broad swath of life — from birth to marriage to death and, of course, taxes.
US retailers hope higher pay will buy more efficient workers
America's retailers, struggling to fill jobs, have been raising pay to try to keep and attract enough employees.
Wall Street faces annual losses despite solid gains for week
U.S. stocks veered lower Friday morning, giving back early gains as the market continued to be gripped by volatile trading.
Sears Chairman Eddie Lampert looks to save his company with $4.6 billion bid
Sears chair looks to save the company.
Sears chairman submits roughly $4.6 billion takeover bid to save the company: Report
Sears faces liquidation as the company chairman tries to save the company.













