Costco opening 27 locations this year, closing in on 1,000 sites
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Labor Department reports 139,000 jobs added in May
In May, job growth in the U.S. economy slowed compared to the previous two months. This slowdown reflects employer concerns coming from uncertainty surrounding future trade, tax, and monetary policies. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking to Brit Morse from Fortune Magazine as the unemployment rate of 4.2% remained unchanged from the past two months.
In May, job growth in the U.S. economy slowed compared to the previous two months. This slowdown reflects employer concerns coming from uncertainty surrounding future trade, tax, and monetary policies. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking to Brit Morse from Fortune Magazine as the unemployment rate of 4.2% remained unchanged from the past two months.
CDC links salmonella outbreak to 1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Aldi is cutting prices on hundreds of items for the summer
Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy.
Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy.
Michaels completes purchase of fabric seller Joann’s brands
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Coca-Cola recalls Topo Chico mineral water over bacteria concerns
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
Over 1 million air conditioners recalled over mold exposure, CPSC says
The AC units were sold online and at several stores nationwide including Amazon, Walmart and Costco.
The AC units were sold online and at several stores nationwide including Amazon, Walmart and Costco.
Rent prices falling in most U.S. cities, report finds
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
Costco confirms testing of 'scan-and-go' checkout technology to speed up long lines
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
Nintendo Switch 2 hits stores Thursday. What to know about the release
Nintendo’s latest console features a bigger screen and higher resolution, faster processing capabilities, and enhanced graphics.
Nintendo’s latest console features a bigger screen and higher resolution, faster processing capabilities, and enhanced graphics.
Planet Fitness’ free summer pass returns: What to know
Planet Fitness' summer pass allows teens to pre-register and work out for free. Here are the details.
Planet Fitness' summer pass allows teens to pre-register and work out for free. Here are the details.
Here's who's most and least likely to get tips in 2025
New data reveals where people tip most, who tips less, and whether Americans believe tipping culture has gotten out of control.
New data reveals where people tip most, who tips less, and whether Americans believe tipping culture has gotten out of control.
Meat prices stay high as cattle numbers hit lowest level since 1950s
Meat prices remain high nationwide, but one industry leader says relief may be coming—just not yet.
Meat prices remain high nationwide, but one industry leader says relief may be coming—just not yet.
Whole Foods ground beef may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
RFK Jr. orders review of baby formula: What to know
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
Trump doubles steel, aluminum tariffs: What that means for you
The increased tariff hike on steel and aluminum are likely to impact consumers and companies financially given that many products like refrigerators and washing machines are made using these metals.
The increased tariff hike on steel and aluminum are likely to impact consumers and companies financially given that many products like refrigerators and washing machines are made using these metals.
Tipping culture is "out of control," more Americans say in annual poll
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Retailers shift supply chains to reduce risks from Trump’s tariffs on China
Macy’s and Target cut China sourcing amid rising tariffs and trade war uncertainty under Trump administration
Macy’s and Target cut China sourcing amid rising tariffs and trade war uncertainty under Trump administration
Fight over lumber tariffs could reshape future of US home building
Lumber prices are down but new home costs are up, which has sparked a debate over what is driving the housing market slowdown.
Lumber prices are down but new home costs are up, which has sparked a debate over what is driving the housing market slowdown.