Macy's has high hopes for outlet brand, digital retail
Lower in-store sales dogged Macy's in the first quarter of 2017, but the retailer saw some success in experimenting with lower-priced offerings, self-service sales, and online sales. That is why Macy's hopes to improve its financial health by focusing on digital business, the outlet brand called Macy's Backstage, and expanding self-service in its shoe departments.
Lower in-store sales dogged Macy's in the first quarter of 2017, but the retailer saw some success in experimenting with lower-priced offerings, self-service sales, and online sales. That is why Macy's hopes to improve its financial health by focusing on digital business, the outlet brand called Macy's Backstage, and expanding self-service in its shoe departments.
Ready to live cable-free? Here's what it takes
Please. Let this story in no way serve as a defense of cable, the so-called customer service provided by its overlords or what it costs to keep, but amid all the reports of millennials and others now watching all of their TV online we wanted to examine at least some of what it takes to live cable-free in 2017.
Please. Let this story in no way serve as a defense of cable, the so-called customer service provided by its overlords or what it costs to keep, but amid all the reports of millennials and others now watching all of their TV online we wanted to examine at least some of what it takes to live cable-free in 2017.
The business of cyber security | What Is IT?
You see hacks and data breaches on the news all the time. Target, Yahoo, eBay, and Sony are just some of the major companies where millions of records have been stolen. But those are just the ones that make the news because they affect so many people. Experts say the majority of hacks (75 percent of them) happen at small or medium sized companies. You just don't hear about them.
You see hacks and data breaches on the news all the time. Target, Yahoo, eBay, and Sony are just some of the major companies where millions of records have been stolen. But those are just the ones that make the news because they affect so many people. Experts say the majority of hacks (75 percent of them) happen at small or medium sized companies. You just don't hear about them.
Amazon's newest Alexa-powered Echo has screen, video calling
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon is giving its voice-enabled Echo speaker a touch screen and video-calling capabilities as it competes with Google's efforts at bringing "smarts" to the home.
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon is giving its voice-enabled Echo speaker a touch screen and video-calling capabilities as it competes with Google's efforts at bringing "smarts" to the home.
Declining lobster population prompts new fishing rules
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- New restrictions are coming to southern New England's lobster fishery in an attempt to save the area's population of the crustaceans, which has dwindled as waters have warmed.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- New restrictions are coming to southern New England's lobster fishery in an attempt to save the area's population of the crustaceans, which has dwindled as waters have warmed.
Teen's tweet for free Wendy's nuggets sets retweet record
RENO, Nev. (AP) - A Twitter plea from a Nevada teen for a year of free chicken nuggets from Wendy's is now the most retweeted post of all time.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - A Twitter plea from a Nevada teen for a year of free chicken nuggets from Wendy's is now the most retweeted post of all time.
Notorious Grey Gardens property for sale
Grey Gardens was once filled with filth but is now filled with history. One of the country's most notorious yet historic homes is on the market. The home in East Hampton was made famous by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Grey Gardens was once filled with filth but is now filled with history. One of the country's most notorious yet historic homes is on the market. The home in East Hampton was made famous by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Claim: NJ Transit failed to collect $5M in fares in 2016
A letter from the NJ Transit train conductor's union to the head of NJ Transit reportedly cites overcrowding and staff shortages for a failure to collect more than 240,000 fares from passengers in 2016.
A letter from the NJ Transit train conductor's union to the head of NJ Transit reportedly cites overcrowding and staff shortages for a failure to collect more than 240,000 fares from passengers in 2016.
Facebook removes accounts in fight against fake news
Facebook says it has deleted tens of thousands of accounts in Britain ahead of the June 8 general election in a drive to battle fake news.
Facebook says it has deleted tens of thousands of accounts in Britain ahead of the June 8 general election in a drive to battle fake news.
The Met wants to force out-of-state visitors to pay
The Met is facing a deficit that's now about 15 million dollars, which is why it wants to charge an admission fee, but not everyone who comes here will be paying it.
The Met is facing a deficit that's now about 15 million dollars, which is why it wants to charge an admission fee, but not everyone who comes here will be paying it.
Healthcare debate continues as Trump returns to the White House
After a weekend away, President Trump will face heavy fire in Washington over his health care reform bill.
After a weekend away, President Trump will face heavy fire in Washington over his health care reform bill.
New York City cafe says Starbucks stole its unicorn drink
A Brooklyn cafe that created a "Unicorn Latte" is accusing Starbucks of "overshadowing" its health-conscious drink with the sugary Unicorn Frappuccino in a new lawsuit.
A Brooklyn cafe that created a "Unicorn Latte" is accusing Starbucks of "overshadowing" its health-conscious drink with the sugary Unicorn Frappuccino in a new lawsuit.
How robots are changing education
Imagine seeing a robot coming down the hallway in your school. Students at Saint Bartholomew in East Brunswick, New Jersey, see it every day. A robot called VGo enables Tyler Knurek, 13, to attend class and be with his friends while he is physically at home. Tyler has cancer. He has been unable to go to school because of his treatments.
Imagine seeing a robot coming down the hallway in your school. Students at Saint Bartholomew in East Brunswick, New Jersey, see it every day. A robot called VGo enables Tyler Knurek, 13, to attend class and be with his friends while he is physically at home. Tyler has cancer. He has been unable to go to school because of his treatments.
Future of social media may surprise you
We live in a world where technology and social media are increasingly present in our lives -- and they're always evolving. Tech expert Seth Porges believes we will move beyond phones and computers and on to virtual reality and even devices that will allow us to connect our brains directly with machines.
We live in a world where technology and social media are increasingly present in our lives -- and they're always evolving. Tech expert Seth Porges believes we will move beyond phones and computers and on to virtual reality and even devices that will allow us to connect our brains directly with machines.
Subscription boxes that empower girls
Some Long Island moms are on a mission to inspire confidence, compassion, and independence in women of all ages. They have created a product to help empower young girls. It is called A Mighty Box--the hard work and passion of two moms.
Some Long Island moms are on a mission to inspire confidence, compassion, and independence in women of all ages. They have created a product to help empower young girls. It is called A Mighty Box--the hard work and passion of two moms.
Jerry Garcia's guitar Wolf to be auctioned in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Garcia's custom-made guitar is truckin' to auction in New York City.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Garcia's custom-made guitar is truckin' to auction in New York City.
DMV objects to Tesla's car gallery in Greenwich
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles said electric car maker Tesla Motors has operated its Greenwich "gallery" like a new car dealership, but without the proper state license.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles said electric car maker Tesla Motors has operated its Greenwich "gallery" like a new car dealership, but without the proper state license.
Thousands of bottles of gin recalled for too much alcohol
Thousands of bottles of Bombay Sapphire Gin have been recalled because they contain too much alcohol.
Thousands of bottles of Bombay Sapphire Gin have been recalled because they contain too much alcohol.
Baking with gluten-free flours
When it comes to baking, there used to be a time when flour was just flour--white, chalky, full of gluten and ready to make your favorite baked dish taste like a million bucks.
When it comes to baking, there used to be a time when flour was just flour--white, chalky, full of gluten and ready to make your favorite baked dish taste like a million bucks.
How will we adapt to losing jobs to robots?
The technology of the 21st Century keeps changing industries. Erik Engquist of Crain's New York Business says technology has been changing the business world for centuries. Jobs are lost in certain fields and move to others.
The technology of the 21st Century keeps changing industries. Erik Engquist of Crain's New York Business says technology has been changing the business world for centuries. Jobs are lost in certain fields and move to others.