Beloved SF business Japan Video & Media to close its doors after 40 years

Japan Video & Media, a San Francisco business that, over the last forty years, has become a Japantown institution, announced it will be closing its doors for good at the end of the month.

Pepsi knocked out of America's top selling soft drinks

Many Americans already have strong opinions on the Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi debate, and now another soft drink has entered the chat.

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed

The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.

Several Bay Area cities among worst cities to start a business

Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.

Here’s how much a made-in-America iPhone could cost

President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.

One Market Restaurant to close after 32 Years in San Francisco

One Market, a staple of San Francisco’s Financial District for more than 30 years, will close its doors next month.

23andMe to be acquired by NY-based Regeneron in $256 million deal

The company, which was founded in 2006, rose to prominence by offering at-home DNA testing kits that allowed people to explore their ancestry and genetic makeup.

Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce

Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down, company suspends 2025 outlook

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his position with the United States' largest health insurer. Meanwhile, the company suspended its 2025 full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.

What the U.S. - China tariff pause means for Bay Area businesses

Small business merchants, who rely on Chinese goods, were joyous to learn that they got a three-month reprieve from financial devastation. But many are feeling uncertainty lies ahead.