Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and split off ice cream division, including Ben & Jerry's
Unilever, the giant company behind Ben & Jerry’s, Dove soaps, and Hellman’s mayonnaise, said it’s spinning off its ice cream business to try and reduce costs.
Unilever, the giant company behind Ben & Jerry’s, Dove soaps, and Hellman’s mayonnaise, said it’s spinning off its ice cream business to try and reduce costs.
Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
Royal Caribbean suspends cruises to private beach in Haiti amid violence
The suspension of stops will extend for at least the upcoming week, with a rolling basis after that, revealed CEO Michael Bayley.
The suspension of stops will extend for at least the upcoming week, with a rolling basis after that, revealed CEO Michael Bayley.
Dollar Tree to offer $7 items, shifting away from single-pricing model
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Dollar General becomes latest to cut self-checkout lanes
The dollar store chain is scaling back on self-checkout at 300 stores and joins Walmart and Target using this new business strategy.
The dollar store chain is scaling back on self-checkout at 300 stores and joins Walmart and Target using this new business strategy.
McDonald's outages reported at stores worldwide – here's what to know
McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.
McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.
Boeing security footage related to 737-9 MAX investigation was overwritten, NTSB says
The NTSB said its investigation into the 737-9 MAX door plug fallout has been complicated after Boeing informed them that security video investigators requested had been overwritten.
The NTSB said its investigation into the 737-9 MAX door plug fallout has been complicated after Boeing informed them that security video investigators requested had been overwritten.
Private utility wants to bypass Georgia county to connect water to new homes near Hyundai plant
A private utility is asking Georgia legislators to change a state law, so the company can provide water service to new homes near Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicle factory without first getting permission from local governments.
A private utility is asking Georgia legislators to change a state law, so the company can provide water service to new homes near Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicle factory without first getting permission from local governments.
Metro Atlanta's female farming community is growing
Though, in the US, farming is a male-dominated field, there are organizations that aim to bring more people with limited resources--especially rural minority women-- into the fold.
Though, in the US, farming is a male-dominated field, there are organizations that aim to bring more people with limited resources--especially rural minority women-- into the fold.
Student loan payments hinder retirement savings – Here's how employers are helping
Americans with student loan payments contribute at a lower rate and have smaller overall balances in their 401(k) accounts, a report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study said.
Americans with student loan payments contribute at a lower rate and have smaller overall balances in their 401(k) accounts, a report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study said.
Inflation rises as gas prices and housing costs tick up, leaving Americans concerned
Inflation rose in February, leaving the Federal Reserve uncertain about future rate hikes.
Inflation rose in February, leaving the Federal Reserve uncertain about future rate hikes.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close about 1,000 stores
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.
Kemp: Rivian and Georgia remain 'committed' to $5B manufacturing plant
Gov. Brian Kemp says Rivian's decision to stop construction on its Georgia plant is “disappointing" but that the state remains optimistic and committed to the deal.
Gov. Brian Kemp says Rivian's decision to stop construction on its Georgia plant is “disappointing" but that the state remains optimistic and committed to the deal.
High debt is causing more consumers to live paycheck-to-paycheck
Both high-income and low-income consumers are facing higher levels of debts, causing more people to live paycheck-to-paycheck.
Both high-income and low-income consumers are facing higher levels of debts, causing more people to live paycheck-to-paycheck.
Here's where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home
Homebuyers have seen the cost of buying a home double in the last three years – here's where they paid the most, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors.
Homebuyers have seen the cost of buying a home double in the last three years – here's where they paid the most, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors.
Nearly 32 percent of homes sold last quarter were new construction: Redfin
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.