New ‘cash law’ could force Walmart, Costco to take your money the old-fashioned way
The legislation would require businesses to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.
The legislation would require businesses to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
Palo Alto-based HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in AI transformation
HP is looking to cut $1 billion in costs over the next three years.
HP is looking to cut $1 billion in costs over the next three years.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Could Costco be opening in Oakland? Here's what we know
The city of Oakland is considering a plan that could lead to a new Costco being built in West Oakland.
The city of Oakland is considering a plan that could lead to a new Costco being built in West Oakland.
'Heartbroken': Richard Branson announces death of wife, Joan Templeman, at 80
Sir Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80, saying he was “heartbroken" to lose his “best friend" and “guiding light."
Sir Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80, saying he was “heartbroken" to lose his “best friend" and “guiding light."
Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales
Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth.
Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth.
McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
Target Q3 profits slide as holiday season approaches
Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.
Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.
Roblox announces new age-related safety measures
Roblox on Thursday announced new safety measures that will require users to verify their age before accessing text or voice chat on the platform, a move the company says is aimed at better protecting its youngest players.
Roblox on Thursday announced new safety measures that will require users to verify their age before accessing text or voice chat on the platform, a move the company says is aimed at better protecting its youngest players.
Oakland's Jack London Square poised for change with new law
More than half the storefronts in Jack London Square sit vacant, but a new law aims to change that by allowing the Port of Oakland to lease space to a broader range of businesses.
More than half the storefronts in Jack London Square sit vacant, but a new law aims to change that by allowing the Port of Oakland to lease space to a broader range of businesses.
Walgreens eliminates 6 paid holidays for hourly store employees
Walgreens will no longer offer many of its hourly store workers paid vacation time for major holidays amid ongoing changes with its business.
Walgreens will no longer offer many of its hourly store workers paid vacation time for major holidays amid ongoing changes with its business.
Google and Disney reach deal, giving YouTube TV subscribers access to ABC, ESPN, FX
YouTube TV said subscribers would see channels return "over the course of the day."
YouTube TV said subscribers would see channels return "over the course of the day."
Saks Off 5th closing stores across multiple states
Saks Off 5th, the discount sister brand of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is planning to close stores across the U.S. beginning early next year.
Saks Off 5th, the discount sister brand of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is planning to close stores across the U.S. beginning early next year.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
SF's Phoenix Hotel hosts free celebration ahead of its Jan. 1 closure
A legendary San Francisco rock ’n’ roll hotel celebrated with its community Thursday night as it prepares to shut its doors for good. Many consider it an oasis in the Tenderloin.
A legendary San Francisco rock ’n’ roll hotel celebrated with its community Thursday night as it prepares to shut its doors for good. Many consider it an oasis in the Tenderloin.
On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Red Bay Coffee to close Fruitvale café
Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.
Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.