Business
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Ford’s Better Idea? Turn Off Your Car If You Miss a Payment
Ford may be looking to get tough on drivers who fall behind on car payments. The car company has patented technology to turn off vehicle air conditioning systems and radios or lock drivers out if they haven’t paid up. The…
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Major American Companies Accused of Stealing Wages from Workers
According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), between 2017 and 2020, over $3 billion was recovered for workers who experienced wage theft. Some of the largest companies in America are the perpetrators and they are most likely to stiff the…
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Feel Like You’re Getting Asked for Tips More Often? You’re Not Alone
Touch-screen kiosks and payment apps have made it a breeze to check out at shops and pay for food at restaurants. But those near-ubiquitous payment screens are also increasingly putting some customers on the spot by asking for a higher…
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Shoppers Are Fed Up With Locked Cases Meant To Deter Shoplifters
Though expensive technology products and jewelry have been under lock and key at stores for years, many retailers have started to lock up everything from laundry soap to deodorant in an effort to ward off shoplifters. But locking up products…
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Walmart Pledges To Keep Prices for Its Own Products Low, Recession Be Damned
Is there a recession coming? Who cares! That’s the verdict, more or less, of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. The head of the nation’s largest retailer told CNBC he wants to keep prices of Walmart’s private-label products low and play a…
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Dr. Prime? Why Amazon’s Purchase of a Health Care Provider Is Scary
Amazon closed on its $3.9 billion dollar deal to buy One Medical, a membership-based health care company that offers virtual services and has offices across the country. But the ramifications on patient privacy of a massive retail conglomerate providing health care…
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Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy Since the Pandemic Began
Retailers were having a tough time even before the pandemic, and a notable number of companies waved the white flag as COVID-19 decimated not just retail but other parts of…
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This Top U.S. Export Is Banned in Many Other Countries
Living in a country where blood is one of the most valuable exports might seem like something out of a dystopian novel. But it’s not fiction here. The truth is that…
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Amazon’s Robotaxi Hits the Street
Amazon ushered in 2020 with a futuristic self-driving Zoox robotaxi and now, three years after its unveiling, the robotic ride is taking to the street, becoming the first autonomous taxi…
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You May Have To Wait To Get a Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup
If you’re thinking about getting an F-150 Lightning, the Ford pickup truck that runs on battery power, you may have to wait a bit longer unless you love what’s on…
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Weirdest Items Ever Stolen, From Pricey Buttons to Bull Semen
Most people save their money and work hard to earn enough to buy the things they want, while others turn to thievery. And though it’s tempting to at least imagine…
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Need a Car Only Sometimes? Hyundai’s New EV Subscription Plan May Make Sense
Hyundai is rolling out a car subscription service for drivers who need a car only temporarily. The automaker’s Evolve+ program also caters to drivers who are curious about electric vehicles…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Closing 149 More Stores – See the List
Bed Bath and Beyond said it is closing 149 more stores, an announcement that comes just days after it secured a last-ditch stock offering to infuse $1 billion into the…
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Big-Name Stores That Have Closed in the Last 30 Years
Whether from changing consumer habits, the pandemic, or financial mismanagement, many well-known retailers have been forced to shut their doors in recent years. And the list is likely to grow.…
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The 10 Most Expensive Super Bowl Ads Ever
Many viewers are eagerly anticipating Sunday’s Super Bowl game, though for different reasons. Some are excited about watching Rihanna during the half-time show, while others can’t wait to see what…
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Companies That Made Big Layoffs Amid Bigger Recession Worries
Though the U.S. continues to see record-low unemployment rates that it hasn’t seen in more than half a century, the tide is turning thanks to a looming recession. Big corporations are hedging…
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Huge Food Recall Includes Ready-To-Eat Sandwiches, Fruit, Salads, and Desserts
More than 400 ready-to-eat food products have been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The recalled products were sold under dozens of brand names at places where ready-to-eat products are…
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Is Trader Joe’s Return Policy Better Than Costco’s Return Policy?
Trader Joe’s is in a league of its own when it comes to grocery store convenience and pricing (the parking is a different story), but it turns out there’s one…
