Amazon recalls over 15K mattresses over potential fire hazard
Amazon is recalling more than 15,000 mattresses that officials say may pose a fire hazard.
Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season
In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.
CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
Recall: Small metal, glass pieces found in Kool-Aid mix sold at Costco, Stater Bros.
The small pieces of glass or metal were possibly introduced to the drink mix during production, according to a recall notice shared by Stater Bros.
California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher
Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
Average US price of gas jumps 5 cents over past 2 weeks
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.77 per gallon. The lowest average is in Houston, at $2.98 per gallon.
Playground sets sold at Costco, Lowe's recalled over entrapment hazard
The recalled products are marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems and Gorilla Playsets.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
Dole recalls bagged salads due to possible listeria risk
Dole is recalling several brands of bagged salad after learning of a possible listeria contamination.
Chinese firm to avoid prosecution, pay $91M over dangerous dehumidifiers
A Chinese company that sold millions of faulty dehumidifiers to U.S. customers will pay $91 million for failing to tell regulators the devices could overheat and catch fire.
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
2021 holiday sales projected to hit new records
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
Bay Area's massive storm could lead to even higher gas prices, as San Francisco nears all-time high
The record breaking storm to slam the Bay Area over the weekend could end up pushing gasoline prices to records of their own.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Christmas tree shortage expected due to inflated shipping costs
Some favorite holiday items might be hard to find this year. Experts say an increase in shipping costs might cause shortages.
Hertz orders 100,000 Tesla cars in effort to electrify rental fleet
Hertz said it will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of 2022. It’s one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.