Treasury proposes to send $500B to Americans starting in April
In a memorandum issued Wednesday, Treasury is calling for two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
In a memorandum issued Wednesday, Treasury is calling for two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
Target to close at 9 PM, reserve hour for vulnerable guests amid COVID-19 outbreak
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S.
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S.
Coronavirus: Safeway hiring for many positions amid increased demand
In response to increased demand amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Safeway announced Monday that it is immediately hiring more in-store employees and delivery drivers at its stores in Northern California, western Nevada and Hawaii.
In response to increased demand amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Safeway announced Monday that it is immediately hiring more in-store employees and delivery drivers at its stores in Northern California, western Nevada and Hawaii.
Why is toilet paper vanishing from supermarkets?
You might notice something unusual, not to mention unfortunate, next time you try to stock up on bathroom supplies at your local grocery store.
You might notice something unusual, not to mention unfortunate, next time you try to stock up on bathroom supplies at your local grocery store.
Panic buying during coronavirus outbreak means long lines, crowded spaces, no toilet paper
Wendy Liebmann, founder and CEO of WSL Strategic Retail, described the behavior as “animalistic.″
Wendy Liebmann, founder and CEO of WSL Strategic Retail, described the behavior as “animalistic.″
Coronavirus fears threaten Bay Area sporting events
Amid growing precautions and preventive measures to thwart the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus, concerns over the economic health of some South Bay sports outlets.
Amid growing precautions and preventive measures to thwart the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus, concerns over the economic health of some South Bay sports outlets.
Gas prices plummet amid OPEC feud, COVID-19 — and the cheaper fuel will likely last months, AAA says
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Airlines widen the middle seat but it could cost you
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Coronavirus fears send Bay Area shoppers into panic mode
Many customers are seeing a common sight at some Bay Area stores—empty shelves. This, as people stock up in an apparent attempt to stem the widening Coronavirus outbreak.
Many customers are seeing a common sight at some Bay Area stores—empty shelves. This, as people stock up in an apparent attempt to stem the widening Coronavirus outbreak.
Apple to pay up to $500M over battery-related phone slowdown
IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
Coronavirus fallout: Restaurants say cancellations are high
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
Baby Yoda toys among the 'it' products from annual American International Toy Fair
New Baby Yoda toy emerging as one of the "it" items from the annual American International Toy Fair wrapping up in New York on Tuesday.
New Baby Yoda toy emerging as one of the "it" items from the annual American International Toy Fair wrapping up in New York on Tuesday.
Costco may soon require membership to shop at food court: report
The open-to-all Costco food court ends here.
The open-to-all Costco food court ends here.
Contigo water bottles sold at Walmart, Target again recalled over choking hazard
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Generic store brands are just as good as brand name products, surveys say
Shoppers looking for ways to save a few bucks may wonder if going generic means compromising quality or taste. Several consumer and data firms say no.
Shoppers looking for ways to save a few bucks may wonder if going generic means compromising quality or taste. Several consumer and data firms say no.
Target ad featuring child in wheelchair stops toddler in his tracks seeing boy 'like him'
Oliver Garza-Pena became captivated after noticing an advertisement featuring a boy in a wheelchair just like him.
Oliver Garza-Pena became captivated after noticing an advertisement featuring a boy in a wheelchair just like him.
A $250K grand piano and 10 other ridiculously expensive things you can buy from Costco
If you have a Costco membership and a lot of cash burning a hole in your wallet, you might be interested in these bonkers goods and services.
If you have a Costco membership and a lot of cash burning a hole in your wallet, you might be interested in these bonkers goods and services.
Disney World raises prices on annual passes
Some annual passes are seeing an increase of $20.
Some annual passes are seeing an increase of $20.