Ex-OpenTable worker charged in bogus reservations scheme

A former OpenTable employee has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly making hundreds of bogus reservations at Chicago restaurants to undermine a rival booking service.  

Walmart warns Trump tariffs may force higher prices: report

The world’s largest retailer has issued a warning to its customers about the impact tariffs will have.

Judge: Lincoln Towing can operate as it fights for license

A judge has ruled a Chicago towing company that had its license pulled by the Illinois Commerce Commission can continue to operate as it appeals the decision.

Walmart will match customer donations two-to-one up to $5 million for hurricane relief

With a catastrophic storm, flooding and power outages hitting the Eastern Seaboard, Walmart and Sam’s Club are launching a customer campaign to assist impacted communities with hurricane relief.

Volkswagen Beetle to end production in 2019

Volkswagen will end production of its retro Beetle next year, 70 years after the original first came to the United States.

Target to hire 120,000 for holidays, pay starts at $12 an hour

Target plans to hire more than 120,000 people for the busy holiday shopping season, a 20 percent increase from last year.

GM recalls over 1M Chevy, GMC pickups and SUVs for power steering problem

General Motors is recalling more than a million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. because the power-assisted steering can briefly shut down.

Apple expected to debut 3 new iPhones, including its biggest and most expensive yet

Apple is expected to showcase three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales growth.

Amazon to sell real Christmas trees this year

Watch out for the 7-foot box on the doorstep. Amazon plans to sell and ship fresh, full-size Christmas trees this year.

Georgia college dropping Nike after Kaepernick ad

A private Christian college in Georgia has announced that it will no longer purchase or carry any apparel from Nike after the company's recent advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick.

British Airways travelers' credit card details hacked

Hackers obtained the credit card details of some 380,000 British Airways travelers during a two-week data breach this summer that leaves the customers vulnerable to financial fraud, the airline says.

KFC could pay you to name your baby after Colonel Sanders

Fast food chain KFC is celebrating the 128th birthday of its founder Colonel Harland Sanders with a special giveaway that will test just how committed their fans are.

Jet's Pizza celebrates 40th anniversary

Jet's Pizza is celebrating a big anniversary this weekend, and you're invited to take part. Their 40th anniversary is this month and they're rolling things back the original price. 

Sears to close dozens more unprofitable stores in November

Sears Holdings Corp. is closing another 13 Kmart stores and 33 Sears stores as sales shrink and losses grow.

Disney offers tuition for hourly workers in tight job market

Disney is offering to pay full tuition for hourly workers who want to earn a college degree or finish a high school diploma.

Elgin firm's electric-powered planes taking off amid rising fuel costs

Aviation pioneers are developing a new way to soar through skies using electric-powered planes to battle rising jet fuel prices.