Men and millennials are the least likely to tip — but the most generous when they do, survey finds
Tipping is a large part of the American service industry and an expectation when dining out at a restaurant or getting a haircut at the salon — but some groups of people are better than others when it comes to leaving gratuity.
Tipping is a large part of the American service industry and an expectation when dining out at a restaurant or getting a haircut at the salon — but some groups of people are better than others when it comes to leaving gratuity.
KitKat says goodbye to plastic packaging, opts for paper that can be made into origami instead
Nestlé Japan is swapping out the plastic packaging on miniature KitKat bars — which are extremely popular in Japan and come in flavors not easily found in the U.S., such as matcha and wasabi — and opting for paper instead as part of Nestlé's plan to use only 100-percent recyclable packaging for its candy by 2025.
Nestlé Japan is swapping out the plastic packaging on miniature KitKat bars — which are extremely popular in Japan and come in flavors not easily found in the U.S., such as matcha and wasabi — and opting for paper instead as part of Nestlé's plan to use only 100-percent recyclable packaging for its candy by 2025.
PepsiCo creates rewards program that pays you for snacking - but there's a catch
Wish you could get paid to snack on your favorite junk foods? Now you can because PepsiCo just launched a rewards program that pays you back for your snacks.
Wish you could get paid to snack on your favorite junk foods? Now you can because PepsiCo just launched a rewards program that pays you back for your snacks.
AAA says owning a car is more expensive than ever, here's what it costs
The cost to own a car is higher than ever, according to the latest report on the subject from AAA.
The cost to own a car is higher than ever, according to the latest report on the subject from AAA.
‘Try our new BYOB': Popeyes tells customers they can bring their own bun to make chicken sandwiches
While the Popeyes chicken sandwiches remain on people’s minds, the fried chicken chain offered a solution for those who couldn’t get their hands on the item – bring your own buns.
While the Popeyes chicken sandwiches remain on people’s minds, the fried chicken chain offered a solution for those who couldn’t get their hands on the item – bring your own buns.
GameStop reportedly closing up to 200 more stores worldwide following global sales decline
Following a poor fiscal year, Gamestop’s Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell announced at an earnings call that the video game distributor is planning to shut down between 180 and 200 stores globally.
Following a poor fiscal year, Gamestop’s Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell announced at an earnings call that the video game distributor is planning to shut down between 180 and 200 stores globally.
Online shopping complications frustrating shoppers
According to the Baymard Institute, in the first quarter of 2019, 23 percent of online shoppers in the U.S. abandoned a digital shopping cart because they deemed the site's checkout process too long or complicated.
According to the Baymard Institute, in the first quarter of 2019, 23 percent of online shoppers in the U.S. abandoned a digital shopping cart because they deemed the site's checkout process too long or complicated.
Concerns raised after escape of farmed salmon
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is raising concerns about the escape of farmed salmon off the New Brunswick coast in the Bay of Fundy.
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is raising concerns about the escape of farmed salmon off the New Brunswick coast in the Bay of Fundy.
Business tycoon T. Boone Pickens dies at 91 in Dallas
T. Boone Pickens, a brash and quotable oil tycoon who grew even wealthier through corporate takeover attempts, died Wednesday. He was 91.
T. Boone Pickens, a brash and quotable oil tycoon who grew even wealthier through corporate takeover attempts, died Wednesday. He was 91.
Target, UPS each hiring more than 100K full-time and part-time seasonal employees for holidays
As the holiday season nears, Target and UPS announced the need for thousands of seasonal employees to handle the upcoming influx of shoppers.
As the holiday season nears, Target and UPS announced the need for thousands of seasonal employees to handle the upcoming influx of shoppers.
Taco Bell launching vegetarian section on its menus along with 2 new veggie-friendly items
Starting Thursday, Taco Bell will update its menu boards to feature a dedicated vegetarian section as well as debut new veggie-only options.
Starting Thursday, Taco Bell will update its menu boards to feature a dedicated vegetarian section as well as debut new veggie-only options.
Apple unveils a cheaper iPhone and pricing for streaming TV
Apple unveiled new iPhones that are largely unchanged from previous models and accompanied by an unexpected price cut for the cheapest model, underscoring the company's efforts to counteract a sales slump of its flagship product.
Apple unveiled new iPhones that are largely unchanged from previous models and accompanied by an unexpected price cut for the cheapest model, underscoring the company's efforts to counteract a sales slump of its flagship product.
Wendy's to launch breakfast menu across US in 2020 and hire 20,000 employees
Wendy’s announced on Monday that it plans to launch its breakfast menu across the U.S. in 2020 and will hire around 20,000 employees.
Wendy’s announced on Monday that it plans to launch its breakfast menu across the U.S. in 2020 and will hire around 20,000 employees.
Moody's downgrades Ford credit rating to junk status
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Ford's credit rating to junk status.
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Ford's credit rating to junk status.
Mattel debuts ‘Día de los Muertos' Barbie doll marking ‘Day of the Dead'
Mattel is releasing a limited-edition Barbie in honor of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” will hit stores this month.
Mattel is releasing a limited-edition Barbie in honor of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” will hit stores this month.
Amazon looking to hire 30,000 people in cities across the country
Amazon is looking to fill 30,000 full and part-time jobs in locations across the country, ranging from roles at the company’s headquarters to entry-level positions at fulfillment centers.
Amazon is looking to fill 30,000 full and part-time jobs in locations across the country, ranging from roles at the company’s headquarters to entry-level positions at fulfillment centers.
Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
McDonald's to launch spicy BBQ chicken sandwich, tenders
McDonald’s is turning up the heat on the chicken sandwich wars. The surprise hit of summer 2019 is Popeye’s new chicken sandwich, which is reportedly so popular among fans that it sold out. Other fast-food chains have responded, either by reminding customers of their existing sandwiches or by unveiling new chicken offerings of their own.
McDonald’s is turning up the heat on the chicken sandwich wars. The surprise hit of summer 2019 is Popeye’s new chicken sandwich, which is reportedly so popular among fans that it sold out. Other fast-food chains have responded, either by reminding customers of their existing sandwiches or by unveiling new chicken offerings of their own.
First ATM in U.S. installed 50 years ago on Long Island
The first ATM installed in a bank in the United States was in Rockville Center, Long Island, 50 years ago this month.
The first ATM installed in a bank in the United States was in Rockville Center, Long Island, 50 years ago this month.
Starbucks customer claims barista wrote ‘Hippo' on cup instead of her name
A Starbucks customer in West London was left steaming after an employee allegedly wrote “Hippo” on her cup instead of her name.
A Starbucks customer in West London was left steaming after an employee allegedly wrote “Hippo” on her cup instead of her name.