Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
Stephanie McMahon resigns as WWE co-CEO
Stephanie McMahon took over as co-CEO in the summer.
Bed Bath & Beyond plans for more layoffs as sales tank
Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter sales fell by a third as the home goods company struggles to strike the right balance with its shoppers, a sign of its worsening outlook.
Promotions, not job cuts, follow Southwest Airlines holiday chaos
Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.
Disney CEO orders hybrid employees back to the office four days per week
Bob Iger said he believes the move will benefit the company and its employees.
Bed Bath & Beyond's list of store closings
California, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and other states will see multiple Bed Bath & Beyond stores close.
Mars to offer 'all-female' M&M's for limited time to honor successful women ‘all over the world’
The “all-female” M&M packages will only feature green, brown, and purple candies.
White Castle hiring robots to ‘give the right tools’ for serving more ‘hot and tasty food’
White Castle’s newest employee, Flippy, cooks your burgers to perfection and serves up fries with the most splendid crisp for every single order.
American Airlines drops 3 cities from service, blaming pilot shortage, 'soft demand'
Columbus, Georgia; Del Rio, Texas; and Long Beach, California will lose American Airlines service this spring.
Walgreens says it may have overblown retail theft concerns
Walgreens says it will utilize more law enforcement rather than private security.
Biden administration unveils defense of student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court
The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.
Walgreens concedes exaggerations of retail theft
A top Walgreens executive conceded that pharmacy chain brass may have exaggerated the threat of organized retail theft.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2023, meaning your paycheck could be bigger
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
San Francisco's Salesforce to lay off 10% of employees, close some offices
Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.
Chazzano Coffee's Berkley location now open
The new Chazzano Coffee Roasters shop in Berkley is now open. Before Berkley, Chazzano was in Ferndale for 13 years.
McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
The new Texas location uses technology to minimize human interaction when ordering and picking up food.
Dumpling deliveries during pandemic lead to Ypsilanti's newest restaurant, Basil Babe
Basil Babe, a new restaurant opening in Ypsilanti, started as dumpling deliveries during the Covid pandemic before becoming a popup, and soon, a brick-and-mortar eatery."
Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
Tipping at the counter: Are you being rude if you don't leave something extra?
Is a tip at the counter required? Lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann explains the basis for making the decision whether to tip.
Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to start a new job
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.