Business
Staying Closed on Thanksgiving Pays Off for Some Retailers
Krystal Steinmetz on December 1, 2015
It turns out that major retailers that closed their doors in observance of the holiday did not dissuade shoppers from spending — quite the opposite, in fact.
Who’s Been ‘Naughty & Nice’? CR Ranks Companies for 2015
Krystal Steinmetz on November 30, 2015
Just in time for the holiday shopping frenzy, Consumer Reports is recognizing a number of well-known businesses for their consumer-friendly practices and policies — or offering them a chunk of coal for bad behavior.
Costco Is Latest Chain Linked to Multistate E. Coli Outbreak
Karla Bowsher on November 25, 2015
Chicken salad sold by Costco is believed to be the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 19 people in seven states. Is your state on the list?
Massive Drug Company Merger Adds Up to Major Tax Benefits (for Them)
Krystal Steinmetz on November 24, 2015
A $160 billion pharmaceutical company merger will allow Viagra-making Pfizer to move its headquarters out of the United States.
Imported from Sweden: Spotify’s Remarkable Parental Leave Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on November 20, 2015
The music streaming company is offering new moms and dads six full months of paid leave and more — benefits that are nearly unheard of in the United States.
The Best Big Companies for LGBT Employees
Karla Bowsher on November 19, 2015
Eleven of the top 20 Fortune 500-ranked companies received the highest rating for their treatment of LGBT employees. Find out who made the list.
Will Sprint’s Rate-Slashing Offer Get Customers to Switch?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2015
Sprint says it will cut consumers’ wireless bills by 50 percent if they dump their current service in favor of Sprint. But there are some catches.
McDonald’s Set to Launch Latest Twist on the Dollar Menu
Karla Bowsher on November 18, 2015
The “McPick 2” menu will have a five-week run on the fast-food chain’s national menu starting Jan. 4.
Pandora Plans New Music Service to Rival Spotify, Apple
Karla Bowsher on November 17, 2015
Pandora’s music service has always been more passive than those of on-demand competitors, but that is about to change.
Millennials Vote With Their Feet on Choice of Banks
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
Why many young Americans are dumping big banks and moving their money to smaller banks and credit unions.
KFC Launches On-Demand Delivery
Karla Bowsher on November 13, 2015
Colonel Sanders wants to bring the chicken to you. Find out where Kentucky Fried Chicken is now available for delivery.
Joe’s Crab Shack Axes Tips, Boosts Worker Wages
Krystal Steinmetz on November 12, 2015
A back-of-the-envelope calculation suggests that the no-tipping policy will actually lead to savings for diners. Find out how.
Target’s Gag Christmas Sweater Is Causing More Jeer Than Cheer
Krystal Steinmetz on November 11, 2015
Some consumers say the retail giant is trivializing mental illness with its OCD pun. Find out how Target has responded to the backlash.
The War on Absurdly Expensive Drugs Has a Surprising Ally
Krystal Steinmetz on November 11, 2015
One pharmaceutical CEO is driven by ethical and moral outrage — and opportunity.
Good News, Veterans: Starbucks Is Expanding its College Assistance
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2015
The Seattle-based coffee giant will extend college tuition coverage to the spouse and children of employees who have served in the military.
Attention Early Birds, Target to Open on Thanksgiving
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2015
For those of you who want to get out shopping right after your turkey dinner, Target joins the retailers who will open on Thanksgiving.
Why SeaWorld’s Plan to Halt Killer Whale ‘Tricks’ Is Getting a Chilly Reception
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2015
Investors might like it, but animal rights activists are skeptical that SeaWorld’s plan to replace its traditional orca show with a more “natural” killer whale exhibit is the best way forward.
VW Offers Car Owners $1,000 in ‘Goodwill’ Amid Emissions Scandal
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2015
The embattled carmaker is ‘working to make things right’ after its use of devices to cheat on U.S. emissions testing became public. Lawmakers call the measure “a fig leaf.”
Senate Looks at Drug Companies Behind Massive Price Increases
Krystal Steinmetz on November 8, 2015
Are these stunning increases price gouging as investigators suggest, or is the investigation making “a mountain out of a molehill,” as one pharmaceutical CEO says?
The Gender Pay Gap Is More Complex Than You Think
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
The so-called “gender pay gap” is affected by several factors, and not all have to do with bias, a new analysis finds.
281 - 300 of 1,123
