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.
Georgia ports to resume operations after dockworker strike suspended
Georgia ports will resume operations on Friday morning after a tentative agreement that suspended the U.S. dockworker strike.
Katrina, now Helene: Ex-Cobb County resident determined to rebuild NC business
When Helene blew through western North Carolina, businesses and homes were destroyed.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Dockworker strike wasn’t expected to affect gas prices — but that’s not the case now
If union dockworker strike impacting US ports is not resolved quickly, its impact could be felt in the energy sector.
Atlanta plans to transform historic Mall West End into mixed-use development
Atlanta's proposal would turn the city's iconic Mall West End into a mixed-use development with affordable housing, a hotel and 125,000 square feet of retail space.
Georgia dockworkers now on strike; what it could mean for consumers
Dockworkers across the United States are now on strike, with about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walking off the job.
Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks
A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.
CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs
CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.