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Cities And States Are Saying No To Cashless Shops
Thursday, February 06, 2020
Washington, D.C., is the latest city to consider banning businesses from rejecting cash. Opponents of cashless stores say they discriminate against low-income, homeless and undocumented people.
Starbucks Closes More Than 2,000 Stores In China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The coffee chain has temporarily closed the stores locations to limit the spread of the coronavirus that has sickened more than 4,500 people.
The Cost Of Free: Casper Pays A Price For Generous Mattress Returns
Friday, January 17, 2020
Casper changed mattress shopping with the promise of a 100-night "risk-free" trial and easy returns. Now the cost of those returns is being scrutinized as the online company prepares to go public.
New Federal Overtime Rule Takes Effect Jan. 1
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
Some 1.3 million additional workers will qualify for extra pay under a new overtime rule from the Trump administration. Critics say it is a "token increase" that falls short of the Obama-era version.
The Ultimate Procrastinator's Guide To Gifts
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
It happens. Sometimes, you buy holiday gifts weeks in advance — sometimes it's Christmas morning, extended family arrive and you have nothing to give them. Cue a guide to the truly last-minute gift.
Shopping For Sustainability
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Dec. 21 is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. As Americans shop for gifts, they now say they prefer products made ethically and sustainably — and companies market accordingly.
Scrunchies Are Cool Again. Hair's How They Staged A Comeback
Monday, December 16, 2019
A 2003 Sex And The City episode ridiculed the bulky hair tie as profoundly unfashionable. But now scrunchies are back, baby! How does a trend go from being so passé — to stylish again?
McDonald's Not Responsible For How Franchisees Treat Workers, U.S. Agency Rules
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The federal labor law board said McDonald's should not be held liable for labor practices of its franchisees. The ruling directed a judge to approve a settlement in a years-long union case.
Get It Low? 'Frozen 2' Merch Was Among Hot Products As Black Friday Tradition Cools
Saturday, November 30, 2019
About 114 million Americans were expected to hit stores Friday and another 67 million today, but a survey suggests online shopping will be a majority of holiday shoppers' priority for the first time.
Doorbusters Busted: Shoppers Rethink Black Friday
Friday, November 29, 2019
The day after Thanksgiving is still the busiest shopping day of the year. But, for many reasons, it is losing its status as the focal point of the holiday shopping season.
Grocery Delivery Services May Rescue Thanksgiving Dinner
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
If you've ever run to the store right before Thanksgiving, you know it can be stressful. In recent years, more Americans have relied on the Internet to save them with last-minute grocery deliveries.
McDonald's Agrees To Pay $26 Million To Settle Accusations Of Wage Theft
Monday, November 25, 2019
In a class-action lawsuit, workers in California accused the fast-food chain of failing to pay them overtime and other wages.
At The Mercy Of An App: Workers Feel The Instacart Squeeze
Monday, November 25, 2019
The grocery-delivery app faces a new wave of discontent. Working for an algorithm means tweaks can upend a livelihood — and being a faster, nicer, more experienced worker doesn't guarantee better pay.
McDonald's Failed To Protect Workers Against Violent Customers, Lawsuit Says
Thursday, November 21, 2019
A lawsuit by 17 McDonald's workers recounts threats, harassment and assaults, accusing the fast-food chain of "undermining safety" with late-night work, store design changes and inadequate training.
Amazon Appeals Pentagon's Choice Of Microsoft For $10 Billion Cloud Contract
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Amazon cited "unmistakable bias" as it prepares to challenge its loss in federal court. This starts a new chapter in the contentious battle over the biggest U.S. cloud-computing contract, called JEDI.
McDonald's Is Sued Over 'Systemic Sexual Harassment' Of Female Workers
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against McDonald's and one Michigan franchise, alleging a "culture of sexual harassment."
Last-Minute Online Orders Of Thanksgiving Groceries: Share Your Story
Friday, November 08, 2019
Are you a customer or a worker of an online food delivery app, who has a Thanksgiving-day story about last-minute orders? We'd love to hear from you.
Amazon Expected To Fight Pentagon's Decision On Microsoft For $10 Billion Contract
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Amazon will likely fight the Pentagon's choice of Microsoft for the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract, after President Trump's criticism. Microsoft's bid is said to have "hit the ball out of the park."
McDonald's Fired CEO Is Getting Millions, Putting Spotlight On Pay Gap
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Stephen Easterbrook got a $42 million exit package after his relationship with an employee violated company policy. In 2018, he made 2,124 times more than the median income of a McDonald's employee.
Visits To The U.S. By Chinese Tourists Are Declining
Monday, October 28, 2019
International tourists, especially from China, aren't visiting the U.S. the way they used to. The slowdown is being felt by retailers such as Tiffany and others that rely on money from tourists.