Package overload: Shipping companies overwhelmed with deliveries
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the shipping industry with a tsunami-like inundation of packages.
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the shipping industry with a tsunami-like inundation of packages.
Consumer Reports finds ‘potentially harmful levels of arsenic’ in Whole Foods-brand drinking water
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
J.C. Penney to close Concord store, 12 additional locations
J.C. Penney in Concord's Sun Valley Mall joins the growing list of department store closures.
J.C. Penney in Concord's Sun Valley Mall joins the growing list of department store closures.
Mrs. Butterworth's undergoing 'brand and packaging review' after Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's announce redesigns
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
Black-owned Bay Area brewery among few in the nation
One Bay Area brewer, the only African American owned brewery in Northern California and one of a handful nationwide, is among the survivors. In fact, in all of America, there are only about 60 African American owned breweries.
One Bay Area brewer, the only African American owned brewery in Northern California and one of a handful nationwide, is among the survivors. In fact, in all of America, there are only about 60 African American owned breweries.
No deal: Merger between mall giants falls through as coronavirus delivers hard blow to retail
Coronavirus provides endangered malls with a choice: evolve or die.
Coronavirus provides endangered malls with a choice: evolve or die.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
Bay Area real estate agent discusses pandemic impact on industry
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Durum Real Estate agent Emily Young about the many changes in real estate in the past couple months.
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Durum Real Estate agent Emily Young about the many changes in real estate in the past couple months.
Bay Area real estate agent discusses pandemic impact on industry
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Durum Real Estate agent Emily Young about the many changes in real estate in the past couple months.
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Durum Real Estate agent Emily Young about the many changes in real estate in the past couple months.
COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Bay Area food supply
Produce expert Bob Borzone talks asparagus, mint, cherries, strawberries, exports and the produce season during the pandemic.
Produce expert Bob Borzone talks asparagus, mint, cherries, strawberries, exports and the produce season during the pandemic.
Artists transforming boarded-up storefronts in San Francisco into murals
The pandemic has forced businesses throughout San Francisco to close their doors and board their windows. Now, organizations such as "Paint the Void" are raising money to pay artists to transform those boards into showcases.
The pandemic has forced businesses throughout San Francisco to close their doors and board their windows. Now, organizations such as "Paint the Void" are raising money to pay artists to transform those boards into showcases.
Real estate agents prepare to begin showing homes again
Leigh Martinez reports.
Leigh Martinez reports.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef and pork at select stores
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.