Business
Can Amazon Make a Dent in Phony Product Reviews?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 10, 2015
Find yourself wondering if product reviews are real or not? Yeah, that’s a problem for the online retailer giant that has prompted it to take legal action.
9 Gadgets With Really Long Battery Life
Karla Bowsher on April 10, 2015
Consumer Reports highlights smartphones, tablets and laptops with batteries that last up to 24 hours. Where did your device finish?
Which Store Brands Offer The Best Quality?
Karla Bowsher on April 10, 2015
Here are the seven national chains that offer good- or excellent-quality store brands — and a dozen stores with poor-quality house brands.
The Most Reliable Airlines In The World
Karla Bowsher on April 10, 2015
Which airline is No. 1? Where did U.S. carriers finish? Find out.
Fastest Cell Network Ever Almost Here
Karla Bowsher on April 9, 2015
It’s 40 times faster than 4G, allowing you to download a full-length HD movie in seconds. But how close is it to reality?
The Most Expensive Baseball Team Ever
Karla Bowsher on April 6, 2015
Move over, Yankees. The Dodgers set the record today for baseball’s most expensive opening-day payroll.
Fast Food Chains That Are Listening To Customers
Karla Bowsher on April 6, 2015
McDonald’s has been in a sales slump, but other fast-food restaurants are reaping the rewards of giving consumers what they want.
The Country’s Cheapest Supermarkets – And Their Trade-Offs
Karla Bowsher on April 6, 2015
Consumer Reports annual supermarket survey is out with a list of the cheapest – and most expensive – supermarkets.
Sobering News: AmazonFresh Stops Beer and Wine Delivery
Krystal Steinmetz on April 4, 2015
The e-commerce giant has reportedly pulled alcohol from its AmazonFresh offerings. And in other booze news, your next alcohol delivery could come by drone.
Where The 1 Percent Live
Karla Bowsher on April 3, 2015
Teton County, Wyoming, ranked No. 1 for rich folks. How does your county or state compare?
Want A Raise? Quit Your Job
Karla Bowsher on April 3, 2015
As more people leave their jobs, more employers take notice — and both workers and the economy can benefit.
Women Advancing In Corporate America
Karla Bowsher on April 3, 2015
Gender diversity efforts are starting to pay off, as more women now are represented on public corporation boards.
Kraft Charged With Rigging Wheat Prices
Karla Bowsher on April 2, 2015
The federal government has sued Kraft and Mondelez for “manipulative trading strategies.”
Lego is Giving Little Girls Beauty Tips
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
Lego Friends magazine, targeting girls as young as 4 or 5, is offering advice on the best haircuts, depending on the shape of little girls’ faces. Who knew they needed it?
McDonald’s to Bump Up Wages, Offer Perks for Many Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
The fast-food giant plans to improve pay and benefits for about 90,000 workers at company-owned stores. But will franchisees who run the vast majority of McDonald’s follow suit?
Is This Why Corporations Donate To Charity?
Karla Bowsher on April 1, 2015
New research shows that hearing about a company’s charitable donations leads shoppers to have an improved opinion of the company’s products.
Wal-Mart Is Against Religious Freedom Bill
Karla Bowsher on April 1, 2015
Wal-Mart’s CEO has asked the Arkansas governor to veto a newly passed bill that is causing controversy.
FTC Shuts Down ‘Yellow Pages’ Scammers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
Two Canada-based scams cheated U.S. small businesses and nonprofits out of millions of dollars by billing them for unwanted listings in the online “yellow pages.”
Latest Death Linked to Pot Raises More Questions About Edibles
Krystal Steinmetz on March 27, 2015
Three deaths in Colorado have now been linked to marijuana edibles. Colorado lawmakers want pot-infused foods to look different from regular foods, but does that requirement go far enough?
Majority of Tech Workers Report Being Bullied at Work
Krystal Steinmetz on March 27, 2015
If you thought bullying ended at the schoolyard, you’re sadly mistaken. The problem prompted one IT CEO to launch a “No Jerks Allowed” campaign.
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