Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout

Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."

Video: Multiple Oakland businesses robbed after thieves ram cars into garage doors

Burglars rammed cars into the entrances of multiple Uptown Oakland businesses to break in over the weekend, which has left the owners in a bit of shock over what happened. 

'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom

It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.

50-year-old martial arts academy in Oakland faces foreclosure

An Oakland man is in danger of losing his martial arts academy due to financial troubles after being in business for 50 years. 

Eviction may shut down Mike's Diner Bar after 29 years in Palo Alto

Mike Wallau says he’s been at the location for 29 years and wants to stay, but the owner says the eviction is about more than paying rent late for one month.

IKEA store in San Francisco sets an opening date

IKEA, the Swedish retailer, now says it plans to open its first San Francisco store on August 23. 

Campbell Soup buys Rao's sauce maker for $2.7B

Campbell is adding to its grocery store repertoire by acquiring the parent company of Rao's pasta sauce, Sovos Brands.

Zoom wants employees to return to office

Zoom has told its employees to return to the office for the first time since the video communications tool saw a boom during the remote work revolution of the coronavirus pandemic.

Philz Coffee to close original 24th Street Mission location in San Francisco

San Francisco's home-grown coffee brand is closing its original location. Philz Coffee will close its 24th Street store in the Mission District as their lease comes to an end and they've decided not to renew.

Overstock's website changes to Bed Bath & Beyond domain

The online retailer Overstock.com is dumping its name online and has become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.