Sephora promises to carry more black-owned brands
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
Insurance telemarketers fined $225M for a billion robocalls
Over more than four months in early 2019, the FCC said, these telemarketers faked the number their calls displayed in caller ID with intent to deceive consumers; purposefully called people who are on the Do Not Call list; and called people's mobile phones without getting permission first.
Over more than four months in early 2019, the FCC said, these telemarketers faked the number their calls displayed in caller ID with intent to deceive consumers; purposefully called people who are on the Do Not Call list; and called people's mobile phones without getting permission first.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
PPA postpones metered parking enforcement in Center City until June 15
As the city moved into the yellow phase amid government-led reopening strategies, the PPA announced that metered parking would resume.
As the city moved into the yellow phase amid government-led reopening strategies, the PPA announced that metered parking would resume.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
National Doughnut Day 2020: Where to get free doughnuts
If you go nuts for doughnuts, there’s a “hole” lot to love about National Doughnut Day.
If you go nuts for doughnuts, there’s a “hole” lot to love about National Doughnut Day.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Maryland mansion with unique replica town in basement listed for $4.5M
A $4.5 million dollar home up for sale in Potomac, Maryland has been getting a lot of attention on social media partially because it has a "tiny town" in the basement.
A $4.5 million dollar home up for sale in Potomac, Maryland has been getting a lot of attention on social media partially because it has a "tiny town" in the basement.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Grocery store fills salad bar with alcohol, candy during pandemic restrictions
A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.
A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.
PPA to end free parking at Center City garages on June 1
As such, the PPA says it will resume charging normal rates at its eight parking garages in Center City starting Monday, June 1.
As such, the PPA says it will resume charging normal rates at its eight parking garages in Center City starting Monday, June 1.
Robocall volume is way down amid coronavirus pandemic, experts say
Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your credit-card company to pay your bill. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted millions of job losses, and scammers have not been immune.
Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your credit-card company to pay your bill. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted millions of job losses, and scammers have not been immune.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Gov. Wolf signs bill temporarily allowing cocktails to-go for licensed businesses
Governor Wolf says he will sign a bill allowing for the sale of cocktails to go, potentially providing a lifeline for struggling businesses.
Governor Wolf says he will sign a bill allowing for the sale of cocktails to go, potentially providing a lifeline for struggling businesses.
Coronavirus prompts Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 US, Canada stores
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.