Patagonia endorses Democrats Tester, Rosen in Senate races
Outdoor clothing giant Patagonia has jumped into two competitive Senate races, endorsing Democrats Jon Tester of Montana and Jacky Rosen of Nevada in what the company calls its first foray into elective politics.
California rolling forward with pot delivery regulations
California is moving a step closer to allowing marijuana deliveries in communities that have banned retail sales.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
U.S. stocks gave up an early rally Friday and struggled to another mixed finish as investors continued sell former favorites like retailers.
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes end a bumpy week mixed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Maryland asks Supreme Court to uphold law on drug pricing
Maryland is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold its first-in-the-nation law against pharmaceutical price gouging.
People are out shopping: Former JCPenney CEO
State of the economy
Beer sales 'in the toilet,' pot gets blamed
Jon Taffer, the host of “Bar Rescue,” blames cannabis for falling beer sales. Here’s why.
Pharmacist who wouldn't fill miscarriage drug is out
A Michigan pharmacist accused of refusing to fill a prescription to help a woman complete a miscarriage no longer works for the Meijer retail chain.
Amazon just revisited these cities as HQ2 decision imminent
The company appears to be favoring more urban communities, according to a report.
UPS hopes to hire 40K employees today
The courier company is seeking to sign up a total of 100,000 seasonal employees.
LeBron James' Lakers debut generates merchandise, ticket sales surge
James signed a four-year, $153.3 million contract with the Lakers last July, upending the NBA’s landscape.
Asia shares sag after retreat on Wall St, weaker Japan data
Shares fell Thursday in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street driven by sell-offs of technology shares, homebuilders and retailers.
Kleenex forced to rebrand 'Mansize' tissues after sexist complaints
The company said it was getting an increase in complaints over its sexist name.
Coca-Cola appoints COO, names new CFO in leadership shakeup
The beverage and snack giant said its new president and COO will allow CEO James Quincey to focus on long-term strategies.
These Amazon-resistant retailers continue to win in-store customers
Amazon may be Goliath to retail's David, but there's one brick-and-mortar sector where the little guy still wins.
Holiday hiring hits record high, here's why
Companies are boosting pay, benefits to attract workers
USA Gymnastics chief resigns over anti-Nike tweet, addresses Kaepernick
Bono’s resignation came after she was forced to apologize for a tweet last September in which she crossed out a Nike logo on a pair of golf shoes.
Walmart profit outlook cut on Flipkart purchase
Walmart said Tuesday its $16 billion purchase of Flipkart, an Indian supermarket chain, will trim its full-year earnings by about 25 cents.
Should Sears CEO Eddie Lampert be blamed for the company’s downfall?
Sears and retail
These Sears, Kmart stores are closing after bankruptcy
The company is closing 142 more outlets.















