US store openings currently outpace closures by 20%, report says
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
Georgia entrepreneurs invited to pitch their products to Walmart
Walmart is now accepting applications for its 11th annual Open Call event, inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the U.S. to apply for the chance to pitch their products.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Sam's Club is changing a key member perk beginning in August
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company to buy rival Neiman Marcus
Both Saks and Neiman Marcus have seen declining sales as shoppers shift their spending from luxury goods to experiences like travel and upscale restaurants.
Federal judge partially blocks FTC noncompete ban: Reports
A federal judge in Texas partially blocked a ban issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that would bar employees from taking jobs with competitors, according to multiple reports.
Do you earn enough to live comfortably in Georgia? See what study says
A new study by SmartAsset.com shows how much income is needed to live comfortably in each state in 2024.
Less than a third of Americans approve of how Biden has handled student loan debt
Borrowers with student loans find student loan debt forgiveness important, but not all approve of how loans have been handled.
Costco flushable wipes settlement has wholesale giant paying $2M
Costco has agreed to pay $2 million to "resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit."
Homeowners and renters struggling to afford the high cost of housing: survey
Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
Walmart going digital with shelf price tags
A big change is coming to thousands of Walmart stores across the U.S. within the next two years.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Here's how much debt the average consumer has, and where it's the worst
Researchers analyzed credit reports in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas to show where consumers have the highest balances.
Atlanta presidential debate, traffic offers challenges to local businesses
Traffic congestion in downtown and midtown Atlanta on Thursday, ahead of the presidential debate, impacted local restaurants and small businesses.
Walgreens planning to close significant number of US stores, CEO says
Walgreens is planning to close a significant share of U.S. stores, CEO Tim Wentworth of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance told the Wall Street Journal.
Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.