Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks
A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.
Wayfair Outlet to open in Chicago suburb this week
Illinois' first Wayfair Outlet store is coming to the Chicago suburbs this week.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Salt Life brand closing all stores in US after bankruptcy sale
All Salt Life stores in the U.S. are closing after the company was recently purchased in a bankruptcy sale.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
Small business owner fights for $135K after sudden closure of Chicago event supplier
A small business owner in Georgia is seeking answers after Marquee Event Rentals abruptly shut down its Chicago branch, leaving what he claims is more than $135,000 in unpaid bills for work his company completed.
Last full-size Kmart in US to close
The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.
Bloomingdale to reveal future of Stratford Square Mall land
More details are expected to be released this week about the future of a shuttered mall in the western suburbs.
Boeing raises offer to end strike
Boeing has proposed a 30 percent wage hike, calling this its final offer.
Red Lobster is officially out of bankruptcy process: Here's what's next
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May and it led to the closing of dozens of restaurants in the U.S.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.
Target’s car seat trade-in is back: How to get your coupon
Target’s car seat trade-in event has already recycled millions of pounds of materials. Here’s how to participate and what you’ll get.