Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

Union Square Macy's employees on strike during holiday crunch time

Union Square Macy's employees on strike during holiday crunch time

Workers at Macy's Union Square store in San Francisco went on strike Friday during peak of the holiday shopping crunch time.

Workers at Macy's Union Square store in San Francisco went on strike Friday during peak of the holiday shopping crunch time.

Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say

Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say

Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

2 East Bay businesses burglarized but keeping doors open

2 East Bay businesses burglarized but keeping doors open

Burglars hit two East Bay businesses, Clayton Valley Dance Academy and Cali Kid Coral, in Concord. But the owners are refusing to let this setback stop them from opening their doors.

Burglars hit two East Bay businesses, Clayton Valley Dance Academy and Cali Kid Coral, in Concord. But the owners are refusing to let this setback stop them from opening their doors.

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.

Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues

Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues

More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.

More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.

Many parents fear inflation's impact on college savings, survey says

Many parents fear inflation's impact on college savings, survey says

Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.

Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.

With 10 days of holiday shopping left, shoppers are cutting back on spending

With 10 days of holiday shopping left, shoppers are cutting back on spending

The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping. 

The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping. 

Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA

Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion

Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion

Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.

Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.

What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit and how does it work?

What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit and how does it work?

The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.

The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.

San Francisco nail salon targeted by burglars 3 times in 5 months

San Francisco nail salon targeted by burglars 3 times in 5 months

A nail salon owner in San Francisco is pleading for burglars to stop targeting her business. Wendy Nguyen has owned The Final Touch 2 on Presidio Avenue in the Laurel Heights neighborhood for ten years. She said her shop has been burglarized three times since July.

A nail salon owner in San Francisco is pleading for burglars to stop targeting her business. Wendy Nguyen has owned The Final Touch 2 on Presidio Avenue in the Laurel Heights neighborhood for ten years. She said her shop has been burglarized three times since July.