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.
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.
Costco's 'Netflix moment': Analysts say card scanners are already paying off
Costco's introduction of membership card scanners at the front of stores is still rolling out, but the move is already paying off big for the wholesale club.
Costco's introduction of membership card scanners at the front of stores is still rolling out, but the move is already paying off big for the wholesale club.
Biden administration forgives $4.5 million in student debt for 60,000 borrowers
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
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.
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.
Buybuy Baby is shuttering all of its stores roughly a year after new owners tried to revive the brand.
New Boeing proposal on table for striking WA workers
Boeing has a new offer for more than 33,000 workers who have been on strike since September 13. Voting takes place next week.
Boeing has a new offer for more than 33,000 workers who have been on strike since September 13. Voting takes place next week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.
TGI Fridays closes a dozen stores across America in just one month
A dozen U.S. TGI Fridays locations have closed in the last month, as the brand also shutters 35 stores in the United Kingdom. Earlier closures this year were due to underperformance.
A dozen U.S. TGI Fridays locations have closed in the last month, as the brand also shutters 35 stores in the United Kingdom. Earlier closures this year were due to underperformance.
7-Eleven shutting down nearly 450 underperforming stores across North America
Nearly 450 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing for underperforming, according to the company.
Nearly 450 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing for underperforming, according to the company.
Could Red Lobster's endless shrimp return? New CEO weighs in
Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.
Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.
Pink Floyd sells music for $400 million - see who else has made huge deals
Pink Floyd is the latest to participate in an ongoing trend of big acts and their rights holders making deals to sell their back-catalogs for a big sum. See who else has cashed in.
Pink Floyd is the latest to participate in an ongoing trend of big acts and their rights holders making deals to sell their back-catalogs for a big sum. See who else has cashed in.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Port strike: NY mom-and-pop shops fear empty shelves, surging costs
The massive port workers' strike has entered its second day, with 45,000 workers along the East and Gulf Coasts off the job. Local business owners say they are feeling the pressure as supply chain disruptions cause produce prices to soar.
The massive port workers' strike has entered its second day, with 45,000 workers along the East and Gulf Coasts off the job. Local business owners say they are feeling the pressure as supply chain disruptions cause produce prices to soar.
Dockworker strike wasn’t expected to affect gas prices — but that’s not the case now
If union dockworker strike impacting US ports is not resolved quickly, its impact could be felt in the energy sector.
If union dockworker strike impacting US ports is not resolved quickly, its impact could be felt in the energy sector.