Businesses sue state over new California workplace law

California businesses are suing to halt a new state law that bars them from requiring employees to attend anti-union meetings at work.

President Biden blocks sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel

Biden previously expressed opposition to the deal and said that U.S. Steel should remain an American-owned and American-operated firm.

Big Lots strikes deal to keep hundreds of US stores open

Big Lots has reached an agreement to keep hundreds of its stores open following its bankruptcy filing in September.

New California law will eliminate ATM overdraft fees

Assembly Bill 2017 aims to protect consumers from paying a fee when withdrawals are declined immediately.

These US retailers and restaurants fell to bankruptcies, closings in 2024

The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.

San Francisco hotel workers conclude 3-month strike

The last group of striking hotel workers in San Francisco are voting Tuesday to approve a tentative agreement for a new contract with Hilton, ending a strike that has lasted three months.

These retailers are closing stores in 2025

Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.

Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities

Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.

Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion, the company said Monday.

The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy amid a weaker housing market and a growing availability of cheaper alternatives.

Last minute holiday shoppers look for deals in-store and online

There are just two shopping days left before Christmas and millions of people across the country are expected to shop in-store and online, looking for last-minute sales and deals.

Beloved donut shop in Castro Valley closes after nearly 40 years

A beloved, family-run business called Rudy's Donut House in the East Bay closed for good Sunday after nearly 40 years at its location on Castro Valley Boulevard. 

Criminals use cars to ram into, burglarize multiple Oakland businesses

Multiple Oakland businesses were burglarized over the weekend. In many instances, criminals used cars to ram into buildings in order to steal things like ATMs. 

Party is over for 'Party City' which is reportedly going out of business

The party is over at Party City, according to CNN, which reported on Friday that the party supplies retailer plans to shutter its more than 700 stores nationwide at the end of February. More than a dozen of the company's stores are located in the Bay Area.