Vince McMahon returns to WWE board, eyes sale of company

The move comes nearly six months after McMahon retired amid sexual misconduct allegations and reports he paid millions of dollars to women to silence them.

Walgreens concedes exaggerations of retail theft

A top Walgreens executive conceded that pharmacy chain brass may have exaggerated the threat of organized retail theft.

San Francisco's Salesforce to lay off 10% of employees, close some offices

Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.