Prada’s minimalism meets Versace’s maximalism in $1.4B takeover

Prada has completed its $1.375 billion cash acquisition of Milan rival Versace, bringing the flamboyant fashion house under the same roof as Prada’s minimalist aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youthful appeal.

Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods

Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.

Austin small businesses talk challenges, opportunities for holiday shopping season

It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.

Texas Association of Business CEO sued amid allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power

The CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Glenn Hamer, has been placed on administrative leave following a lawsuit filed by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted, harassed, and retaliated against her, with the suit seeking over $10 million in damages.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

When do stores open on Black Friday this year?

Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud

A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

'Heartbroken': Richard Branson announces death of wife, Joan Templeman, at 80

Sir Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80, saying he was “heartbroken" to lose his “best friend" and “guiding light."

Campbell’s exec caught allegedly calling products ‘s--- for poor people’

Accusations are making their rounds after a Campbell Soup Company executive allegedly made disparaging comments regarding the company’s customers and employees.

Dressers sold on Amazon recalled due to tip-over, injury risk, CPSC says

The recalled dressers come in multiple colors including pink and rustic brown and were sold on Amazon between July and October this year.