Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Trader Joe's plans to open 30 new stores nationwide: See the list
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
Legacy shops fight to stay rooted as South Downtown transforms
A major revitalization effort across South Downtown Atlanta is transforming a 16-block historic district, forcing long-standing businesses to adapt while trying to hold onto their roots.
A major revitalization effort across South Downtown Atlanta is transforming a 16-block historic district, forcing long-standing businesses to adapt while trying to hold onto their roots.
Elon Musk pledges to give every American child a share of SpaceX
Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.
Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.
FTC launches $9.8M payout to Walmart wire service customers targeted by scams
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
KFC replacing Pepsi with Coca-Cola at 3,700 US restaurants after nearly four decades
KFC will replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola products at its roughly 3,700 U.S. restaurants, ending a nearly 40-year beverage partnership with PepsiCo.
KFC will replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola products at its roughly 3,700 U.S. restaurants, ending a nearly 40-year beverage partnership with PepsiCo.
Why the Georgia labor commissioner race could reshape worker rights and union rules
Georgia labor commissioner candidates sparred Thursday during a televised debate in Atlanta, clashing over union rights and disputed economic statistics.
Georgia labor commissioner candidates sparred Thursday during a televised debate in Atlanta, clashing over union rights and disputed economic statistics.
Chick-fil-A CEO faces backlash after LGBTQ interview question
CEO Andrew Cathy was asked about the Atlanta-based chain’s position on LGBTQ rights during an interview on NBC’s “Today."
CEO Andrew Cathy was asked about the Atlanta-based chain’s position on LGBTQ rights during an interview on NBC’s “Today."
Netflix laying off 6% of its workforce: What to know
Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.
Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.
Walmart to offer employees hundreds of free medications, including GLP-1s
Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.
Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.
Food Lion, Stop & Shop and Hannaford websites face outages after cybersecurity issue
The grocery giant took its systems offline as a precaution and states that teams are working to restore service.
The grocery giant took its systems offline as a precaution and states that teams are working to restore service.
Social Security chief Bisignano says program will 'be around for another 90 years'
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano's reassurance comes as trustees project the main trust fund will be depleted in 2032.
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano's reassurance comes as trustees project the main trust fund will be depleted in 2032.
Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs as grocery giant expands AI use
Kroger is also looking to reduce operating costs and faces pressure to keep prices competitive.
Kroger is also looking to reduce operating costs and faces pressure to keep prices competitive.
Why a global tech giant is pouring $77 million into Hall County
Global manufacturer VDL Groep is investing $77 million to expand its high-tech operations in Oakwood.
Global manufacturer VDL Groep is investing $77 million to expand its high-tech operations in Oakwood.
Bank of America fined $1.2B for allegedly violating money laundering, sanction laws, Treasury says
The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it’s imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it’s imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
Pickleball facility franchisor files for bankruptcy: What to know
Pickleball facility franchisor The Picklr has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company seeks to reorganize after what its founder acknowledged was a costly business mistake tied to early lease guarantees.
Pickleball facility franchisor The Picklr has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company seeks to reorganize after what its founder acknowledged was a costly business mistake tied to early lease guarantees.
Goizueta Business School expands AI research, student fellowships
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School publicly launched its Center for AI in Finance this week to advance research, student education, and industry collaboration.
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School publicly launched its Center for AI in Finance this week to advance research, student education, and industry collaboration.
Social Security COLA announcement could come as soon as Wednesday
Social Security recipients across the United States should soon know how much of an increase they will see in their monthly checks next year.
Social Security recipients across the United States should soon know how much of an increase they will see in their monthly checks next year.