Beloved Brooklyn store Crest Hardware to close after over 60 years in business
Crest Hardware & Urban Harden Center, a beloved neighborhood staple in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is set to close in August after six decades of business.
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.
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.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
More than 40% of Americans have no clue what a 401k is, survey finds
More than one-third of respondents confessed to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
Some UPS drivers still waiting for air conditioning in trucks as temperatures soar nationwide
Some UPS drivers are still waiting for air-conditioned trucks as some areas around the country face sweltering heat just days into the official summer season.