US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores
Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."
Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."
FDA expands hand sanitizer recall to over 70 products
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
Temporary closures become permanent for many Bay Area businesses as COVID-19 cases rise
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
Aldi to open 70 new stores by year's end
Budget grocer Aldi plans to open 70 new U.S. locations by the end of 2020 as part of its "coast-to-coast" expansion plan, the company announced Tuesday.
Budget grocer Aldi plans to open 70 new U.S. locations by the end of 2020 as part of its "coast-to-coast" expansion plan, the company announced Tuesday.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving
Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.
Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.
Amazon delays Prime Day in US
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.
Publix begins requiring face coverings in all stores
Starting Tuesday, Publix customers will be required to wear face masks in all grocery stores.
Starting Tuesday, Publix customers will be required to wear face masks in all grocery stores.
Winn-Dixie changes course on masks; calls on state, federal governments to adopt consistent rules
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie has reversed course on its previous decision not to require masks to be worn inside its stores.
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie has reversed course on its previous decision not to require masks to be worn inside its stores.
$75 million in relief soon available to renters and homeowners in Florida
Help is on the way for Florida renters and homeowners struggling because of the pandemic. Starting Monday, $75 million in relief funds will be available to Floridians who can apply for assistance to help with monthly payments.
Help is on the way for Florida renters and homeowners struggling because of the pandemic. Starting Monday, $75 million in relief funds will be available to Floridians who can apply for assistance to help with monthly payments.
Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
Winn-Dixie not requiring face masks in effort to avoid 'undue friction'
Winn-Dixie will not be joining other large retailers by requiring masks in its stores.
Winn-Dixie will not be joining other large retailers by requiring masks in its stores.
Floridians need to make $24.43 an hour to afford rent on a 2-bedroom residence, report shows
A report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says Florida is the 12th most expensive state for renters.
A report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says Florida is the 12th most expensive state for renters.
Publix announces face covering requirement for all stores, starting July 21
Publix announced Thursday it will require all customers to wear a face covering while inside its stores, starting Tuesday, July 21.
Publix announced Thursday it will require all customers to wear a face covering while inside its stores, starting Tuesday, July 21.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks in its stores
Target has joined a list of the nation's largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation's largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Zappos sells single shoes and different-sized pairs for first time
Zappos is changing the way it sells shoes.
Zappos is changing the way it sells shoes.
Report: Employment, GDP will not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic started as a public health crisis but has now morphed into an economic crisis and there is no clear end in sight.
The COVID-19 pandemic started as a public health crisis but has now morphed into an economic crisis and there is no clear end in sight.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.