Gap, JCPenney, Victoria's Secret, Foot Locker: 465 store closures in 48 hours
The 'retail apocalypse' is alive and well this week with major chains such as Gap, JCPenney, Victoria's Secret and Foot Locker all announcing massive closures, totalling the death of more than 465 stores over the last 48 hours.
The 'retail apocalypse' is alive and well this week with major chains such as Gap, JCPenney, Victoria's Secret and Foot Locker all announcing massive closures, totalling the death of more than 465 stores over the last 48 hours.
Report: Victoria's Secret to close more than 50 stores in US, Canada
More than 50 Victoria's Secret stores will be closing across the United States and Canada, outlets report.
More than 50 Victoria's Secret stores will be closing across the United States and Canada, outlets report.
Walmart is getting rid of greeters; workers with disabilities worried
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
Oreo, Cadbury hiring chocolate taste testers
Chocolate lovers, listen up!
Chocolate lovers, listen up!
North Carolina girl named 2019 Gerber baby
There's a brand new Gerber baby, and she's from North Carolina.
There's a brand new Gerber baby, and she's from North Carolina.
Man plans to swap out a nursing home for the Holiday Inn
In a Facebook post that's been shared over 90,000 times, Terry Robison elaborates on his retirement plan. He won't be spending his golden years in the neighborhood nursing home. Instead, he'll be shacking up at the Holiday Inn.
In a Facebook post that's been shared over 90,000 times, Terry Robison elaborates on his retirement plan. He won't be spending his golden years in the neighborhood nursing home. Instead, he'll be shacking up at the Holiday Inn.
Best retirement cities if you don't have $1M saved
Nearly half of Americans (48 percent) don’t think their retirement savings will ever reach $1 million, according to a study by Fidelity, even though more than 30 percent of Americans expect to need more than $1 million to live on after they stop working.
Nearly half of Americans (48 percent) don’t think their retirement savings will ever reach $1 million, according to a study by Fidelity, even though more than 30 percent of Americans expect to need more than $1 million to live on after they stop working.
Congress mulls cap on how much Medicare enrollees pay for drugs
With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs.
With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs.
Illinois medical cannabis growers lobby on license issue
Medical marijuana growers in Illinois have formed a political action committee and are spending money in an attempt to limit the market if recreational use of the drug is legalized in the state.
Medical marijuana growers in Illinois have formed a political action committee and are spending money in an attempt to limit the market if recreational use of the drug is legalized in the state.
Judge refuses to order reopening Sterigenics plant
A federal judge has refused to order the resumption of operations at a suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a cancer-causing chemical.
A federal judge has refused to order the resumption of operations at a suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a cancer-causing chemical.
More people switching back to flip phones
Old school flip phones are once again gaining popularity.
Old school flip phones are once again gaining popularity.
Equipment company Caterpillar Inc. to expand in Chicago
A construction machinery company known for its earth-moving equipment plans to expand its Chicago office in an effort to attract top tech talent.
A construction machinery company known for its earth-moving equipment plans to expand its Chicago office in an effort to attract top tech talent.
Student-loan payment may soon come directly out of your paycheck
Student loans could be automatically deducted from paychecks each month if a new proposal from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander becomes law.
Student loans could be automatically deducted from paychecks each month if a new proposal from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander becomes law.
Report: Payless ShoeSource set to close 2,300 stores
(FOX BUSINESS) - The clock is ticking toward the closing of another retailer. The discount retailer Payless ShoeSource plans to close all of its approximately 2,300 stores when it files for bankruptcy later this month, according to Reuters.
(FOX BUSINESS) - The clock is ticking toward the closing of another retailer. The discount retailer Payless ShoeSource plans to close all of its approximately 2,300 stores when it files for bankruptcy later this month, according to Reuters.
NYC considers ban on pre-employment marijuana tests
New York City lawmakers are considering a proposal that would prohibit of drug testing by companies for marijuana as a requirement to be hired.
New York City lawmakers are considering a proposal that would prohibit of drug testing by companies for marijuana as a requirement to be hired.
Amazon pulls out of plan to build New York headquarters
Amazon abruptly abandoned plans Thursday for a big new headquarters in New York that would have brought 25,000 jobs to the city, reversing course after politicians and others objected to the nearly $3 billion in tax incentives promised to the company.
Amazon abruptly abandoned plans Thursday for a big new headquarters in New York that would have brought 25,000 jobs to the city, reversing course after politicians and others objected to the nearly $3 billion in tax incentives promised to the company.
Panel sends $15 Illinois minimum wage plan to House floor
An Illinois House committee approved a measure Wednesday that would hike the state's minimum wage to $15 within six years, setting up the legislation for an immediate floor vote and delivery to a receptive Gov. J.B. Pritzker by next week.
An Illinois House committee approved a measure Wednesday that would hike the state's minimum wage to $15 within six years, setting up the legislation for an immediate floor vote and delivery to a receptive Gov. J.B. Pritzker by next week.
Analysis: $15 minimum wage no windfall for Illinois workers
Nearly a quarter of workers in Illinois would see their pay almost double under a proposal nearing final approval in the Legislature, but inflation will take a huge bite by the time the state's minimum wage reaches $15 an hour in 2025.
Nearly a quarter of workers in Illinois would see their pay almost double under a proposal nearing final approval in the Legislature, but inflation will take a huge bite by the time the state's minimum wage reaches $15 an hour in 2025.
National debt hits new milestone, topping $22 trillion
The national debt has passed a new milestone, topping $22 trillion for the first time.
The national debt has passed a new milestone, topping $22 trillion for the first time.
IRS: Refund checks down 8% compared to last year
Think your refund is going up this year? You may want to think again. New IRS data released on Friday shows that the average refund check is down 8.4 percent compared to last year.
Think your refund is going up this year? You may want to think again. New IRS data released on Friday shows that the average refund check is down 8.4 percent compared to last year.