Painted Tree vendors met with chaos, stolen goods after sudden closure
Days after Painted Tree suddenly closed its 60-plus stores and left small-business vendors and employees stunned, vendors say the aftermath has been a nightmare.
Days after Painted Tree suddenly closed its 60-plus stores and left small-business vendors and employees stunned, vendors say the aftermath has been a nightmare.
TV shopping empire behind QVC, HSN files for bankruptcy amid mounting losses
The parent company behind well-known shopping channels QVC and HSN has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The parent company behind well-known shopping channels QVC and HSN has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Bay Area vinyl sales spin into style ahead of Record Store Day
Vinyl records are making a major comeback, generating over a billion dollars in revenue last year. With Record Store Day set for Saturday, fans are lining up for limited releases.
Vinyl records are making a major comeback, generating over a billion dollars in revenue last year. With Record Store Day set for Saturday, fans are lining up for limited releases.
Restaurant chain 801 Chophouse files for bankruptcy
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
Spirit’s bankruptcy uncertain as jet fuel prices soar
Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.
Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.
Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Painted Tree closes all stores abruptly, stunning small vendors
Painted Tree Boutiques, a chain of stores that leased space to small vendors, has abruptly closed all of its more than 60 locations in the U.S.
Painted Tree Boutiques, a chain of stores that leased space to small vendors, has abruptly closed all of its more than 60 locations in the U.S.
Federal jury finds Live Nation conducted illegal monopoly, overcharged fans
Music fans, frustrated by skyrocketing concert prices, saw a significant victory in court this week, though experts warn that relief may still be a long way off.
Music fans, frustrated by skyrocketing concert prices, saw a significant victory in court this week, though experts warn that relief may still be a long way off.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
St. Pete's tallest residential building adds upscale wine bar & market as first retail tenant
St. Pete’s skyline is welcoming a new addition at street level, as the region’s tallest residential building secures its first retail shop.
St. Pete’s skyline is welcoming a new addition at street level, as the region’s tallest residential building secures its first retail shop.
Allbirds stock soars as shoemaker announces pivot to AI
Allbirds plans to rebrand as “NewBird AI" and shift from sustainable footwear to artificial intelligence.
Allbirds plans to rebrand as “NewBird AI" and shift from sustainable footwear to artificial intelligence.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Comcast data breach: Cable giant to establish $117.5 million settlement fund - See if you're eligible to file
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
IRS: Tax refunds are up this year; here's how much
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.