Chick-fil-A restaurants in New York rest stops could be forced to stay open Sundays
A New York lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require all restaurants inside rest stops, including Chick-fil-A, in New York to be open 7 days a week.
Google agrees to pay $700 million to states, consumers in app store settlement
The settlement comes after a federal court jury rebuked Google for deploying anticompetitive tactics in its Play Store for Android apps.
Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
Apple to stop some watch sales in US before Christmas over patent dispute
If two of the latest Apple Watches are on your holiday shopping list, don’t wait for much longer.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023
While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.
Self-checkout is here to stay. But it's going through a reckoning amid holiday season
The promise of self-checkout has meant that customers can avoid long lines by scanning and bagging their own items, workers can be freed of doing those tasks and retailers can save on labor costs.
Holiday debt hangover poised to be 'particularly nasty' this year, analyst says
While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.
These are the most popular last-minute Christmas purchases, according to Instacart
Do you have Christmas shopping to do still? Instacart data reveals what items are most commonly bought on Christmas Eve.
300K air fryers recalled after burns reported
There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereals sold nationwide over salmonella risk
So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness related to the recalled products, the FDA reports.
Holiday gift guide: Trending ideas for everyone on your list
Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? There’s something for everybody out there. Artisan gifts can be a hit. Head to Etsy to tap into the global handmade marketplace’s trends for the season.
Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
Nearly 2 million travel irons recalled due to fire, burn and shock risk
U.S. consumer safety officials said there have been dozens of reported incidents involving the Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons.
Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth
A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Complaints from travelers about US airlines soars to record pace in 2023
Travelers experienced headaches with airlines this year, and here are some of the top grievances they expressed based on a new report.
‘It got ugly’: How Cabbage Patch Kids brought out the nastiness in holiday shoppers
The pudgy baby dolls had humble beginnings but caused a frenzied shopping season so memorable, we’re still talking about it 40 years later.
Recall, warnings issued over toy magnetic balls after 7 deaths reported
The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.
Amazon, Walmart and Target to stop selling certain water beads
Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.


















