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.

Party City closing after 40 years in business

Party City CEO Barry Litman said it was 'necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.'

Two realities in SF: Ghost malls and bustling shopping centers

Crocker Galleria on Post Street in downtown San Francisco is all decked out for the holidays. But there are few shoppers, if anyone, in sight at the long-vacant mall. Stonestown Galleria, by contrast, was busy with shoppers, particularly in the parking lot and at its many eateries. 

Here's how much PTO workers say they ideally want

Most Americans admit that they don’t use much of their vacation days from work, but say they are willing to pay for extra time off based on a new survey.

ABC, Trump settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.