Discount chain opening new stores across 7 states in October

Discount chain Ollie's Bargain Outlet is expanding its footprint with a wave of new store openings across seven states this month.

Survey: 52% of Midwesterners lack rainy day funds

A recent survey shows that the majority of Midwesterners wouldn’t have enough money to cover their living expenses if they lost their job.

eBay to cut about 1,000 jobs in second round of layoffs this year

eBay is cutting approximately 1,000 jobs, or about 9% of its workforce, marking the online marketplace's second round of layoffs this year as it looks to streamline operations and focus on key areas of growth.

Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing

Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed. 

Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores

Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.

Trader Joe's plans to open 30 new stores nationwide: See the list

Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.

Sign of the Beefcarver to close final location

October 25 will be the final time customers can pull up to Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak and get a meal. 

Elon Musk pledges to give every American child a share of SpaceX

Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.

How far does a paycheck go in Detroit?

How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?

Netflix laying off 6% of its workforce: What to know

Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.

Walmart to offer employees hundreds of free medications, including GLP-1s

Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.

Pickleball facility franchisor files for bankruptcy: What to know

Pickleball facility franchisor The Picklr has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company seeks to reorganize after what its founder acknowledged was a costly business mistake tied to early lease guarantees.

PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts

PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.