Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations

Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.

Striking Boeing workers rally in Seattle
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FOX 13 Seattle's AJ Janavel joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft with more insight on the ongoing Boeing strike as workers held a large rally in Seattle on Tuesday to demand a better wage deal.

TGI Fridays closes a dozen stores across America in just one month

A dozen U.S. TGI Fridays locations have closed in the last month, as the brand also shutters 35 stores in the United Kingdom. Earlier closures this year were due to underperformance.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

HHM: Colorado brewery named Hispanic Veteran-Owned business of the Year
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The Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced that Atrevida Beer Company is an honoree for the ?Hispanic Veteran-Owned Business of the Year? award by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The company was founded by lead brewer Jessica Fierro and her husband Rich Fierro, a veteran of the U.S. military. The brewery is considered Colorado Springs? first Latina- and Veteran-owned brewery. 'Atrevida' is a Spanish word meaning 'bold' or 'daring,' which the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber said reflects the brewery?s commitment to challenging conventions and promoting diversity in brewing. The pair joined host Carel Lajara to reflect on the honor, and what's in store for the future.

Could Red Lobster's endless shrimp return? New CEO weighs in

Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.

Pink Floyd sells music for $400 million - see who else has made huge deals

Pink Floyd is the latest to participate in an ongoing trend of big acts and their rights holders making deals to sell their back-catalogs for a big sum. See who else has cashed in.

Port strike suspended until Jan. 15 – here's what's ahead

A port strike involving some 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports has been suspended until Jan. 15. Here's what's next.

Dockworkers return to work with tentative agreement
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Some 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports are returning to work after their union reached a deal to suspend a strike that could have caused shortages and higher prices if it had dragged on. FOX reporter Kennedy Hayes joined LiveNOW from FOX with the details.

Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.