Linda Bean, granddaughter of retailer LL Bean and GOP activist, dies at 82

Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean, as well as a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and GOP activist, has died.

State Farm not renewing some 72,000 policies when they expire due to risk

State Farm California's largest property/casualty insurer, selling to one in every four homes, has announced that it will not renew some 72,000 policies when they expire. The reason: in State Farm's opinion, those homes are too risky to insure

Reddit goes public: Why now?

Reddit is now public, with shares traded Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT."

Here's why paid loyalty programs are all the rage at stores and restaurants

Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.

Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024

Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.

Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy

Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.

Insurance reform: More competition or higher rates?

California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes. 

McDonald's outages reported at stores worldwide – here's what to know

McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.

Toxic lead levels in fashion accessories at two retailers

A new report from Center for Environmental Health says two retail chains are selling handbags, shoes, and other fashion accessories with toxic levels of lead. We spoke with the group that issued the report about their warning for consumers.

Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close about 1,000 stores

Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.

First day of Ramadan met with conflicted emotions this year

Monday, Muslims across the world, and here in the Bay Area, marked the first day of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, charity and fasting.

Woman seeks to help save her grandmother's longtime San Francisco business

"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.

Remote workers are living increasingly further from their main offices, study finds

Employees are living increasingly further from their offices, a new study found, as the average distance between an employees' home and their company offices has increased compared to before the COVID pandemic.