U.S. Economy

Instacart's AI-pricing experiments can charge customers up to 23% more for identical products, potentially costing families $1,200 extra annually through hidden markups.

Anheuser-Busch is closing breweries in California and New Hampshire while selling its New Jersey facility, relocating 475 employees in an optimization strategy.

State financial officers are urging Fortune 500 companies to audit healthcare spending using President Donald Trump's new transparency rules to cut costs and avoid legal risks.

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Shake Shack closes San Francisco Westfield location Dec. 14, affecting 26 workers as new mall owners force all tenants out of struggling downtown property.

AI automation could replace 20%-30% of seasonal workers in retail returns processing, as companies adopt advanced systems that improve speed and accuracy.

Dave Ramsey outlines his '7 Baby Steps to Take Control of Your Money' strategy to help young Americans overcome debt and regain financial control.

Young Americans are taking bigger investment risks and spending recklessly as a housing crisis forces them to abandon homeownership dreams, a new study suggests.

Dollar Tree sees surprising surge in higher-income customers earning over $100,000, with 60% of new shoppers from affluent households seeking value amid economic pressures.

Grand Canyon South Rim faces water emergency as broken pipeline forces hotel closures. Park remains open for day visits while water repairs continue.

Macy's achieved its highest sales in three years as its turnaround plan shows results with consecutive quarterly growth at its flagship stores.

National gas prices hit a $2.99 average, saving families money on fuel costs, with the lowest prices in Texas and Louisiana while California remains highest.

Newell Brands to close 20 Yankee Candle stores and cut 900 jobs as part of an optimization plan to streamline operations and align with shopping trends.

Small businesses generate nearly half of U.S. GDP and anticipate 20% of annual sales from Small Business Saturday, making local shopping crucial, according to the SBA.

Record $6.4 billion Thanksgiving online spending surge driven by massive discounts up to 28% off electronics, 25% off apparel, and strong Cyber Week deals.

Over half of homebuyers now consider Thanksgiving hosting when house hunting, with Gen Z and millennials leading the trend at 60% each, a new survey shows.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores following its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Nearly 30 states now offer gas under $3 per gallon for Thanksgiving travel, with Oklahoma leading at $2.50 while California tops out at $4.63 per gallon.

Despite real estate challenges, 10 U.S. cities saw major home value gains since the pandemic, with some properties increasing over 80% in six years.

Gap CEO Richard Dickson announces aggressive expansion into beauty and accessories, appointing industry veterans to lead the strategic push.