Business
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American Freight Stores Shutting Down Nationwide as Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
Another day, another business bankruptcy. This time it’s the parent company of a number of stores you’re probably familiar with, including American Freight, Pet Supplies Plus, and Vitamin Shoppe. Here’s what we know about which stores are closing, and which…
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Size Matters: Subway Finally Being Sued for Skimpy Sandwiches
When was the last time you got a sandwich from Subway and thought, ‘Gosh, this sub is so big and meaty!’? That’s definitely never happened to us, and it apparently hasn’t happened to Anna Tollison, either. She filed a proposed…
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Wendy’s Is Closing 140 Locations by the End of the Year
Wendy’s has announced plans to shutter 140 underperforming restaurants by the end of 2024, on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. This isn’t necessarily bad news for the fast food giant, as the decision — revealed…
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It’s Official: TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy
TGI Fridays, the cultural touchstone of American casual dining that has served customers mozzarella sticks and bottomless fries for over half a century, filed for bankruptcy on Saturday, joining the ranks of other struggling sit-down chains like Red Lobster. Why…
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Beloved Midwest Chain Frisch’s Big Boy Faces Evictions From at Least 20 Locations
Remember Big Boy? The diner-style restaurant with its iconic boy-holding-a-hamburger statues used to dot the country. The name of the restaurant actually comes from its popular Big Boy cheeseburger, a double-pattied creation with a third bun in the middle, which…
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Starbucks Demands Corporate Staff Return to the Office Or Risk Being Fired
While Starbucks is sticking to a three-day in-office work week, they’re getting serious about corporate employees showing up when they say they’re going to. Skipping your mandated three days can have serious consequences, too. When Does the Rule Go Into…
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‘Grate Cheese Robbery’: 24 Tons of Cheddar Stolen By Imposters in Massive Heist
The British artisanal cheese scene is in an uproar after 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth approximately $390,000 disappeared from a reputable London-based distributor in what is now dubbed…
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American Airlines Tries New Boarding System That Publicly Shames ‘Gate Lice’
Do those boarding group numbers really mean anything when you’re boarding a flight? Turns out they don’t really, at least until now. American Airlines is implementing a new system that…
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Surprising Facts About Trader Joe’s
Did you know there actually was a Joe behind Trader Joe’s? We didn’t, though we’ve been shopping at the founder’s quirky yet beloved grocery stores for years. That inspired us…
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22 Companies That Are Demanding Workers Return to the Office
For everyone tapping away at their keyboard while laying back at the beach, we’ve got bad news: some workplaces are determined to get your rear back in an uncomfortable office…
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Sam’s Club Opens First New Location in 7 Years— It has No Checkout Lanes
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has just opened a groundbreaking new store in Grapevine, Texas—the first new location in seven years. Unlike any other store in the chain, this one features cutting-edge…
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Bath & Body Works Candle That Resembles KKK Hoods on Label Pulled From Shelves
Bath & Body Works is a popular store for holiday shopping, selling soaps, scents, and candles. But this year they’re in some hot water after customers pointed out that the…
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Walgreens is Closing 1,200 Stores Nationwide
As U.S. shoppers continue to pull back on spending, Walgreens is another retail chain feeling the pressure. The pharmacy giant is set to close hundreds of stores over the next…
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Looming Shortages of Chocolate, Alcohol, Bananas and More if Dockworkers Strike Tomorrow
East Coast ports could shut down if roughly 45,000 dockworkers go through with plans for a strike, delaying the delivery of goods to retailers and potentially resulting in higher prices…
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Big Lots Bankruptcy: Retailer to Shutter Dozens More Stores Across 25 States
Earlier this year, the discount retail chain Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, announcing it would be closing hundreds of stores nationwide. Today, that store closure count climbs higher. The company now…
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20 Companies Where the Ratio of CEO to Average Worker Pay Is Insane
The disparity between CEO compensation and the average worker’s pay is a hot-button issue in today’s corporate world. In some companies, the gap is so vast that it raises questions about equity…
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28 Biggest Worker Strikes in U.S. History
U.S. labor history stretches back to 1768 when New York tailors protested a cut in wages; the first union formed in 1794 among shoemakers in Philadelphia. As times changed, work…
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Chuck E. Cheese Rolls Out a Subscription Model To Win Us Back
Chuck E. Cheese — the nostalgic family entertainment chain known for its pizza, arcade games, animatronic band (RIP), and prizes — is trying to win us back. Launching a nationwide…
