Polarizing Costco shoppers' habit deemed 'annoying' by workers sparks online debate
Costco Wholesale customers and employees are debating whether or not they should be putting their membership cards in the flipped over checkout dividers.
Levi's to cut up to 15% of global workforce
Levi Strauss & Co. is the latest in a growing number of companies to slash their workforce at the start of the new year. Their announcement follows those of Microsoft, Google and Amazon.
Consumers are propping up the US economy, but they're going into debt to do so
U.S. consumers have continued to power the economy with excessive spending, but they are racking up credit card debt and draining their savings to do so.
Robitussin cough syrups recalled due to 'microbial contamination,' maker says
Two types and sizes of Robitussin cough syrup have been recalled, its maker announced Wednesday through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, due to "microbial contamination."
Major US cities create innovative solutions amidst continuing housing crisis
City planners and developers are renovating former commercial buildings to add housing in growing cities. Projects include retrofitting libraries, office space and motels into housing.
Knott's Berry Farm, 100-year-old jam and cookie brand, is discontinued in stores
Knott's Berry Farm brand has been discontinued by the J.M. Smucker Company and is no longer being sold in grocery stores, the company announced online.
CVS store in Washington D.C shutters doors after group of teens routinely strip shelves bare
A CVS store in Washington D.C. is seen in Oct. 2023 footage with bare shelves after a group of teens ransacked the pharmacy chain. (WTTG-TV)
Lowe's accepting nominations for nationwide revitalization projects
Lowe's is kicking off its annual Hometowns program, which is focused on revitalizing communities nationwide. Since its launch, the program has impacted over 2.5 million people.
H&M yanks school uniform ad after complaints it 'sexualized' children
H&M pulled an advertisement in Australia over claims that the slogan shown above two elementary-age girls in school uniforms "sexualized" the children.
Macy's rejects $5.8B takeover bid to go private
Macy's rejected a $5.8 billion bid from Arkhouse Management Co. LP and partner Brigade Capital Management LP to acquire all outstanding shares of Macy's.
Kyte Baby company facing boycott after denying remote work request for mom of premature newborn
The CEO of a bamboo baby clothing company has taken to social media to apologize to an employee following backlash after her request to work remotely was denied.
Stanley cup collector, 16, says her parents have spent $3,000 to get her every style tumbler: ‘Obsessed’
Amelia Awad, 16, says she has collected 67 Stanley cup tumblers in every style and color she can possibly find, with her parents spending around $3,000 over the last year.
CDC expanding tainted charcuterie meat probe affecting Costco, Sam's Club
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the scope of a salmonella-linked recall of charcuterie products being sold at Costco and Sam's Club.
Walmart US CEO John Furner: How he leads the nation's largest private employer
A pillar of John Furner's leadership at the helm of Walmart U.S. involves creating a network of people he can listen to for advice, especially during difficult times.
Stamp prices going up this weekend
The U.S. Postal Service is once again saying inflation is the reason the cost to mail a letter is going up after recording $6.5 billion net loss for 2023.
Macy's will close these five stores following layoffs of more than 2,300 employees
Macy’s has plans for a handful of locations to permanently close up their shops. The five closures come as part of a move that will also include the retailer axing about 2,350 jobs.
San Francisco's largest mall loses more retailers as exodus continues
Westfield San Francisco Centre in downtown San Francisco continues to see tenants pack up and leave, and is now reportedly only 25% occupied as more shops shutter.
Walmart CEO shares his lessons for leadership
Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner shares the lessons he's learned that help him to lead the company today.
Wayfair to cut 1,650 jobs a month after CEO says employees should be 'working long hours'
E-commerce home goods retailer Wayfair said it will cut jobs and expects its restructuring plan, which started in August 2022, to save more than $280 million.
Costco customers sometimes face scammers posing as the retailer
Consumers could potentially encounter a scam falsely claiming to be Costco-affiliated that try to obtain personal information, money or both.


















