Back-to-school shopping is getting pricier
This year, families are likely to spend more on back-to-school shopping than in recent years, according to the National Retail Federation.
McCormick recalls 3 seasonings over salmonella concern
McCormick & Co. is recalling some of its Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.
New York housing market could be cooling off
New data show sales of newly built homes dropped in June to the lowest since the first month of the coronavirus pandemic
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Carrots sold to retailers nationwide recalled over salmonella concerns
Grimmway Farms carrots were sold under multiple brand names.
Federal regulators move to give Americans freedom to repair consumer electronics
Federal regulators are moving to give consumers freedom to repair their broken cellphones, computers, videogame consoles and even tractors themselves, or to use independent repair shops.
Italian ices, Taco Bell items among the many pandemic shortages
From Italian ice flavors to Taco Bell items, there are national ingredient shortages.
Muffins recalled from Walmart, Sam's Club and other stores over listeria concern
Muffin products at popular grocery chains are being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.
National Junk Food Day: See which snack came out the decade you were born
From M&Ms to Dunkaroos, see which snack was released the decade you were born in honor of National Junk Food Day.
Passport scams on the rise due to massive processing backlog, BBB warns
As many as 2 million Americans are eagerly awaiting their passports to be issued or renewed by the U.S. State Department, and the processing backlog is creating an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of impatient travelers.
Target, Staples, Dollar General, other retailers lure in teachers with back-to-school discounts
Major retailers are trying to lure in teachers with competing discounts ahead of the upcoming school year.
Long Island commercial real estate activity in a lull
A recent report by Avison Young found leasing volume has fallen 42% below the 20-year annual average.
Pop-up shops filling empty storefronts across the U.S.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're starting to see pop-up shops appearing year-round to fill empty storefronts.
McCormick hiring for director of 'taco relations' and the job will have food perks
The food gig calls for 'a deep appreciation for all things tacos'
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Chevy Bolt fire risk: GM warns owners of older models to park outside
General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
Unopened Super Mario 64 game sells for $1.56 million
An unopened copy of Nintendo's Super Mario 64 sold at auction for $1.56 million, breaking the previous record price at Heritage Auctions for the sale of a single video game.
Tyson expands chicken recall because of possible listeria contamination
The company recalled more than 450,000 pounds of chicken over concerns that some ready-to-eat products could have listeria contamination.
Feds seize eye-popping 6,000 false lashes at New Orleans airport
Federal customs officers confiscated hundreds of boxes of fake eyelashes that were illegally imported from China to New Orleans.