McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since pandemic
The burger chain launched a promotion in May to help boost customer traffic and declining restaurant sales.
The burger chain launched a promotion in May to help boost customer traffic and declining restaurant sales.
Albertsons and Kroger agree to pause merger amid legal, regulatory challenges
Albertsons and Kroger agreed to pause merger amid legal and regulatory challenges.
Albertsons and Kroger agreed to pause merger amid legal and regulatory challenges.
Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Champagne sales down worldwide in 2024, industry executives cite lack of 'cheer'
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
Home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, to close over 70 stores
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
Some retailers removing self-checkout lanes
Self-checkout lanes have been around since the late 80s, but some big retailors are taking a step back due to theft and other reasons.
Self-checkout lanes have been around since the late 80s, but some big retailors are taking a step back due to theft and other reasons.
High-tech entertainment venue coming to Atlanta's Centennial Yards
The immersive Atlanta entertainment venue will take fans to the sidelines of their favorite teams with a gigantic domed screen.
The immersive Atlanta entertainment venue will take fans to the sidelines of their favorite teams with a gigantic domed screen.
New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
USPS service interrupted after 2 Fulton County locations forced to temporarily close
Two Fulton County post offices have resumed service after temporary shutdowns.
Two Fulton County post offices have resumed service after temporary shutdowns.
Downtown Atlanta location of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks will not reopen, owner says
There are no plans to reopen the downtown location of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in downtown Atlanta, according to its owner Derrick Hayes Sr.
There are no plans to reopen the downtown location of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in downtown Atlanta, according to its owner Derrick Hayes Sr.
Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1 percent
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
MOD Pizza announces new owner amid financial woes
The fast-casual pizza chain has new ownership and a plan to improve its business.
The fast-casual pizza chain has new ownership and a plan to improve its business.
Kroger, Albertsons identify nearly 600 stores to be sold in merger: Full list
Kroger and Albertsons have identified 579 U.S. stores that they intend to offload from their combined grocery store count in an effort to merge.
Kroger and Albertsons have identified 579 U.S. stores that they intend to offload from their combined grocery store count in an effort to merge.
Luxury dog park, Off Leash, opening 1st location in Alpharetta
The first-of-its-kind luxury doggie destination features a large outdoor and indoor dog park, a dog-friendly dining patio, and an indoor restaurant (for humans only) that includes a sprawling bar.
The first-of-its-kind luxury doggie destination features a large outdoor and indoor dog park, a dog-friendly dining patio, and an indoor restaurant (for humans only) that includes a sprawling bar.
Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
Redbox to shut down after parent company files for bankruptcy: Reports
Redbox's parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy last month.
Redbox's parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy last month.
More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.