Business
Big Lots, the discount retailer, is preparing to close all of its stores after a deal to sell its assets fell through. The company, which operates over 900 locations across the U.S., plans to host “going out of business” sales at all stores. Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection in September and had previously announced […]
During the holiday season, Amazon is running a promotion called “Thank My Driver” where customers can thank their delivery drivers and give them a $5 bonus. The promotion will last until 2 million drivers receive thanks from customers. Customers can only thank the driver of their most recent delivery, and the delivery must have been […]
Stanley is recalling 2.6 million mugs in the U.S. due to consumer complaints of burns and injuries. The recall includes all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs with a polypropylene lid and the Stanley logo. The company received 91 reports of lids coming loose, resulting in 38 burn injuries, with 16 complaints […]
President Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton. A few airport in Florida began to close and cancel hundreds of flights due to the path of the hurricane. Officials from the White House warned airlines not to surge the […]
Of all the career tips we’ve seen, this might be the most boneheaded: Someone talked to the CEO of a hiring platform who’s interviewed thousands of people in her career. And she’s seen a new trend recently. Her top advice for people who want to land a job is . . . google what the […]
Chick-fil-A has opened a new drive-thru-only restaurant in McDonough, Georgia, with a unique setup featuring four drive-thru lanes and a conveyor belt system to deliver food quickly. The restaurant can accommodate three times more vehicles than a standard location and has two lanes dedicated to online orders. In addition to this innovative concept, Chick-fil-A is […]
The American Red Cross says it’s dealing with an ’emergency blood shortage’ nationwide. The organization says its blood supply has fallen by more than 25 percent, with extreme heat and summer travel interfering with its blood drives. They’re urging donors to give as soon as possible – especially donors with type O blood. The Red […]
Next week, Thursday, March 21, Chick-fil-A is opening its first-ever mobile pickup restaurant in New York City. This will be one of two digital-focused test concepts the company plans to open, the second of which is the elevated drive-thru concept slated to open in Atlanta later this year. The mobile pickup restaurant will be located […]
Once again, Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Bezos has surpassed Elon Musk to re-take the #1 spot, with a net worth of $200 billion. Musk trails behind with “only ” $198 billion, followed by French businessman Bernard Arnault at $197 billion. That trio has traded […]
Less than a year after he moved in, the-now-former-head-coach of the Panthers, Frank Reich is literally moving on. His four-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath house in South Charlotte is on the market for a cool $3.85 million. Anyone wanna go halfsies? The full listing for the house is on Redfin. Some upgrades the Reichs made include […]
November 16 is Red Cup Day at Starbucks! This means you can head to your favorite Starbucks location and try to secure your own free reusable red cup. So, how do you get the free cup? According to the chain’s website, “Order any size handcrafted holiday or fall beverage – hot, iced or blended – […]
Disney World and Disneyland’s prices have once again gone up. For Disney World, the park’s various Annual passes have increased $30 to $50, depending on the pass. Theme park parking has increased by $5 and will now cost $30. At Disneyland, daily ticket prices have jumped $5 to $65, depending on the ticket. In addition, […]