Spirit Halloween stores: When did they become so widespread?
After opening in the early 1980s, Spirit Halloween has built a huge following among consumers through the years with its unique brand of costumes and decorations.
Wally Amos, Famous Amos cookie creator, dies at 88: Reports
Wally Amos, a talent agent turned cookie master who transformed a single Los Angeles bakery into a national brand, has died. He was 88 years old.
Mars buy Kellogg spin-off Kellanova in $30B deal
This sweet and salty deal helps Mars expand into areas of growth as American snacking habits change.
Legendary beauty products seller Avon files for bankruptcy
Avon filed for bankruptcy to address its debts and legal liabilities from talc-based product lawsuits.
DOJ is considering breaking up Google: Report
The Justice Department is looking into dismantling Google following a judge’s ruling last week that Google had an illegal monopoly on the online search market.
Here’s what the typical grocery basket costs today – and it's higher than last year
Prices for eggs, broccoli and bananas saw significant increases.
Poll: Most Americans don't care to hear companies' opinions on current events
A recent poll finds that the public stances companies take on current events is not favored among most people, which could impact the bottom line of businesses.
Mortgage payments soar for prospective homeowners in swing states: Realtor.com
Buyers in swing states have seen mortgage payments practically double in the last four years due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
2025 Social Security COLA increase: What we know
Social Security recipients are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits next year and here’s what you need to know.
Blink Fitness files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: What to know
Blink Fitness, an Equinox-owned gym chain with more than 100 locations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The history of Costco: How one wholesale club became a blueprint for success
Costco, known for bulk bargains and giant rotisserie chickens, has enjoyed unprecedented success since it began. Here's their story.
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google exec, dies at 56
Susan Wojcicki played a key role in Google's creation and served as YouTube's CEO for nine years.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier to close after nearly a century of family-filled happiness in Ocean City
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier is closing after nearly a century in business and the news is coming as a shock to those who made it a tradition to visit in Ocean City.
Paramount Global to lay off 15% of its US workforce
Job cuts will occur 'in the coming weeks' and largely finish 'by the end of the year.'
Mortgage rates drop to lowest rate in more than a year
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest they've been in over a year after reacting to a lower-than-expected jobs report.
Economic turbulence 'effectively assured' Fed will cut interest rates in September
The stock market was all over the place this week, with a large drop on Monday due to a weak jobs report.
Big Lots could potentially close 315 stores
Big Lots has over 1,300 locations nationwide.
Here are the best US employers for high school graduates to start careers
A new ranking lists the top 50 employers for young people entering the workforce without a college degree.



















