Bay Area company featured on Oprah's favorite things list
A Bay Area company was spotlighted on Oprah Winfrey's 2024 holiday must-haves list.
UPS holiday hiring event this weekend: What to know if you're looking for work
UPS is looking to fill multiple positions this holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
McDonald's infamous ice cream machines get a long-awaited fix
The days of broken ice cream machines at McDonald's may finally be behind us.
Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
PepsiCo is closing 4 bottling plants and cutting nearly 400 jobs
The company's plant closings will impact workers in Cincinnati, Chicago, Atlanta, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Best (and worst) states for jobs in 2024, according to WalletHub
When it comes to finding a job, New Hampshire ranks No. 1 in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. Here's how your state ranks.
Would a 4-day work week work in the US? CEOs are split
A new study highlighting the broad adoption of a shorter work week in Iceland is touting the program as a success. Experts weigh in on how a 4-day work week could impact the U.S.
Spirit Airlines plans to sell planes, cut jobs
Spirit is reportedly in talks with Frontier Airlines about a potential merger.
Girl Scouts will raise yearly dues to $65 by 2027
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
Buybuy Baby closing all stores, shifting to online-only in 'strategic reset'
Buybuy Baby is shuttering all of its stores roughly a year after new owners tried to revive the brand.
Marriott Union Square becomes 4th hotel hit by workers' strike
The San Francisco Marriott Union Square became the city's fourth major hotel contending with a strike, union officials said Friday.
Girl Scouts may raise yearly dues by 240% amid declining membership
Some who are involved with the Girl Scouts worry the increase could price out middle class and financially struggling families.
Hardware wholesaler True Value files for bankruptcy, plans sale to rival
Wholesale hardware supplier True Value has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is planning to sell by the end of the year to rival Do It Best.
Major paint company to lay off 1,800 workers, close facilities
The company is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and Europe as it undergoes a comprehensive cost reduction program. It's also selling its architectural business.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Sam's Club stores: Here's what the new locations will look like
Sam's Club membership warehouse is planning to open 30 stores in the next five years.
Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations
Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.
Walgreens closures sparks Bay Area concerns over prescription access
Walgreens announced on Tuesday it will be closing more than a thousand locations nationwide. While Walgreens did not release a list of specific store closures, some Bay Area customers are becoming increasingly concerned about access to prescriptions and other medications.
Online payment apps: Here’s what to know the next time you tap to pay
Payment apps make it easy to send and receive money with the click of a button, but here’s what you need to know when using these platforms.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country
Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.