Financial literacy event for Girl Scouts teaches value of money management
On Thursday, the 2nd floor of the Federal Reserve Bank transformed - it is the brainchild of former Detroit Public School Student and employee Laketa Dumas, founder of “The BIG Institute.”
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024: More of them than ever, and US has the most
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024 includes several famous faces from the United States.
Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Toxin-free candle business Blossom Bright booming around Michigan
From self-taught business 101 to selling off shelves at Meijer markets, it's been quite the journey for Raven Livingston and Jonnaé Bryant.
Audit of Michigan Economic Development Corporation uncovers deficiency in grant payment system
The Michigan Economic Development Agency approved $10 million before the grantee was eligible for the money, the audit found.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that will expire soon
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
Target doubles employee bonuses after strong profits
Target said the increase only applies to salaried employees.
Reddit goes public: Why now?
Reddit is now public, with shares traded Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT."
Here's why paid loyalty programs are all the rage at stores and restaurants
Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.
Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and split off ice cream division, including Ben & Jerry's
Unilever, the giant company behind Ben & Jerry’s, Dove soaps, and Hellman’s mayonnaise, said it’s spinning off its ice cream business to try and reduce costs.
Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
Dollar Tree to offer $7 items, shifting away from single-pricing model
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Target adding express self-checkout to stores, limiting items to 10 at most stores
Target is making changes to its checkouts starting this weekend, with plans to limit the number of items customers may buy in the self-checkout lanes.
Dollar General becomes latest to cut self-checkout lanes
The dollar store chain is scaling back on self-checkout at 300 stores and joins Walmart and Target using this new business strategy.
McDonald's outages reported at stores worldwide – here's what to know
McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close about 1,000 stores
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.
Detroit Fleat owners plan new cafe, bar in Oak Park's Berkley Coffee spot
Months after Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry closed, a new coffee shop and event space is moving in. Cafe and bar Mother Handsome, a sister location to Ferndale's Detroit Fleat, is currently prepping the space for a summer opening.