Sears hires advisers to prepare bankruptcy filing: report
Sears has $134 million in debt due on Monday.
In boon for farmers, Trump lifts restrictions on ethanol
The Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the corn-based fuel.
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___ Google expands Pixel phone screens, undercuts Apple on price NEW YORK (AP) — Google's new Pixel phones mirror the industry trend moving the devices toward lusher, bigger screens, and add new twists on the camera for taking better selfies and other pictures.
Trump store takes on NFL with 'Stand up for America' football jerseys
The $99 uniforms feature the No. 45 and "Trump" on the back.
Walmart may pass Amazon as top online grocer
Deutsche Bank believes online groceries are key to Walmart’s growth.
Sears names restructuring expert to board as debt is due
Sears Holdings Corp. is adding a restructuring expert to its board, raising the specter that the ailing retailer could be preparing for a reorganization filing in bankruptcy court.
Bernie Sanders asks Amazon to clarify whether wage hike will cost workers
Some employees believe their total compensation will decrease thanks to changes in pay structure.
Trian considers a takeover of Papa John's: report
Nelson Peltz is the co-founder of Trian.
Why October is busiest sports month of year for ticket market
About 500,000 tickets for sporting events are used each week in October.
Retailers compete for Toys 'R' Us' holiday toy sales
Holiday retail toy battle
Walmart partners with MGM to boost video-on-demand service
Walmart bought Vudu eight years ago.
Average US price of gas spikes 7 cents per gallon to $2.97
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has spiked 7 cents a gallon over the past two weeks, costing $2.97.
Costco's pay 'dwarfs' rivals like Amazon, executive says
The warehouse chain's CFO responded to a question about Amazon setting a $15 minimum wage.
Nation's largest mattress retailer files for bankruptcy
Mattress Firm, Inc., the nation's largest mattress retailer, is filing for bankruptcy protection and plans to close up to 700 stores around the country.
Mattress Firm files for bankruptcy, could close up to 700 stores
The announcement has been rumored for months.
Nike 'deeply concerned' about Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation
Ronaldo, 33, faces a lawsuit from a woman who claims he raped her in 2009 in a Las Vegas hotel room.
Walmart recalls thousands of axes for injury risk
The recall notice says customers will get a refund.
Where do Americans want to work?
The competition for qualified employees is steep
'Bye-bye': Sears is 'finished,' retail expert says
More store closures may mark the beginning of the end for the struggling retailer.
Bernie Sanders reacts to Amazon slashing stock, incentive bonuses for hourly workers
A noted critic of Amazon’s pay practices, Sanders praised the e-commerce giant earlier this week after CEO Jeff Bezos raised the minimum wage to $15.
















