Amazon in 'advanced talks' to put HQ2 in Northern Virginia: report
The e-commerce giant will make its decision before the end of the year.
Midterms 2018: Ben & Jerry's, Patagonia take political stances before Election Day
Dozens of major corporations have poured money into the 2018 midterm election races before Nov. 6.
Walmart sues former credit card issuer as bitter feud escalates
The retail giant alleges its ex-lender has breached terms of its contract.
Geoffrey the Giraffe makes comeback in Kroger aisles
Geoffrey the Giraffe isn't dead after all.
Amazon reportedly planning record number of Whole Foods toy displays
Holiday shopping strong?
Discount store Five Below opens its doors on Manhattan’s pricey Fifth Ave
The opening comes as countless retailers have exited the prestigious strip.
Starbucks beats fiscal 4Q forecasts on higher sales
A jump in U.S. sales helped Starbucks end its fiscal year on a high note.
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___ Google employees leave work to protest treatment of women SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of Google employees around the world walk off the job to protest what they say is the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives.
Carlsberg sales boosted by warm weather in Europe
Danish brewer Carlsberg says its third-quarter revenue rose on strong beer sales across its major markets, boosted by unusually hot weather in western Europe.
L.L. Bean looks to northern neighbor to boost sales
U.S. retailer L.L. Bean is looking to sell more parkas, sweaters, flannel and mittens in Canada as part of its strategy for a return to sales growth.
Small businesses up the ante in quest for seasonal help
Chris Welles isn't taking chances with holiday staffing.
Small businesses seeking seasonal help need to get creative
Tips for finding small business holiday help in a tight labor market.
'Red Dead Redemption 2' takes in $725M in sales in first weekend
The big business of video games
'Red Dead Redemption 2' posts highest-grossing opening weekend ever
The blockbuster video game set in the Old West earned $725 million in the three days after its release.
Strength at Taco Bell, KFC helps Yum top 3Q forecasts
Yum Brands topped key sales estimates during the third quarter on growth in its KFC and Taco Bell restaurants.
WeWork shows plan for Lord & Taylor building as tech space
The WeWork office space-sharing firm moving into the Lord & Taylor flagship building on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan unveiled some grand plans Tuesday for the landmark Italian Renaissance Revival edifice occupied for more than a century by the famed retailer.
Halloween spending tops $9B this year
After a record year of Halloween spending in 2017, this year's Halloween is expected to follow similar trends.
Under Armour shows signs of comeback after strong quarter
The positive results came amid a lengthy effort by Under Armour to overhaul its business after roughly two years of sagging sales in a shifting retail landscape.
Apple, Samsung trade-ins, how to get the most money
Pricier phones can lead to higher trade-in values.
Walmart expands speedier checkout service
Walmart will be rolling out a program that allows its staff to check out customers and provide receipts right on the spot in the busiest sections of the store.















