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.
Virginia named the best state for business, per CNBC ranking
Virginia has been named the best state for business for the third time in five years on https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/11/americas-top-states-for-business-full-rankings.html.
Virginia has been named the best state for business for the third time in five years on https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/11/americas-top-states-for-business-full-rankings.html.
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.
US corporate bankruptcy filings surge – here are the business types that led
The number of U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings so far in 2024 is “higher than any comparable figure in the prior 13 years," according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The number of U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings so far in 2024 is “higher than any comparable figure in the prior 13 years," according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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.
Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming grocery stores; see the list
Regional grocery chain Stop & Shop has announced which "underperforming" store locations will be closing before the end of the year.
Regional grocery chain Stop & Shop has announced which "underperforming" store locations will be closing before the end of the year.
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.
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.
'This is an act of nonsense:' Fireworks lead to small business fire, $250K in damages
It's been a rough several days for a Northern Virginia small business owner after his car repair shop was destroyed by a fire that officials say was started by fireworks.
It's been a rough several days for a Northern Virginia small business owner after his car repair shop was destroyed by a fire that officials say was started by fireworks.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
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.
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.
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.