Big Lots stores in Kennesaw, Cartersville slated for closure
Big Lots recently announced that it is closing more than 50 retail locations, including stores in Georgia, and we now know where those stores are located.
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.
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.
Amazon buys 118 acres in Douglas County for possible data center, amid concerns about sustainability
Amazon has purchased 118 acres of land in Douglas County, potentially marking the arrival of the latest data center in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Buc-ee's looking at Monroe County for 4th Georgia store
Get ready fans of Beaver Nuggets, a new Buc-ee's may be in the works in Georgia soon.
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.
Tax extension deadline on Oct. 15: What to know about filing late returns
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country
Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.
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.
7-Eleven closing more than 400 locations
7-Eleven is closing hundreds of store locations across North America due to underperformance.
Delta’s Q3 profit fell below $1 billion after global tech outage led to thousands of cancellations
Third-quarter earnings fell 26% at Delta Air Lines, which struggled to overcome a global technology outage that led to thousands of flight cancellations, and indications that growth in air travel is beginning to slow.
Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Atlanta’s proposed noise ordinance faces backlash from nightlife businesses
A new proposal to update Atlanta's noise ordinance has sparked controversy among business owners, particularly those in the city’s nightlife scene.
'Quiet vacationing' on the rise, experts urge loud, guilt-free time off
As the demand for work-life balance grows, two opposing trends in business and vacationing are emerging: "quiet vacationing" and "loud vacationing."
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.
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.
Seasonal jobs: Here’s who’s hiring for the holidays in 2024
While seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year because of a softer job market and tightened consumer spending, here’s a look at who is hiring.