Amazon turns 30: What was your first order?

In 1994, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in his garage and began selling books on the still-emerging World Wide Web. Here's how to find out what your very first order was.

This Walmart rival is gaining ground in the lowest-prices game

Kroger and Target, which usually trade off in the number two spot, have slightly "narrowed the gap with Walmart" -- but prices are dropping even more at another major chain.

Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company to buy rival Neiman Marcus

Both Saks and Neiman Marcus have seen declining sales as shoppers shift their spending from luxury goods to experiences like travel and upscale restaurants.

Federal judge partially blocks FTC noncompete ban: Reports

A federal judge in Texas partially blocked a ban issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that would bar employees from taking jobs with competitors, according to multiple reports. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Homeowners and renters struggling to afford the high cost of housing: survey

Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.

Boeing to buy Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion

Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.

Walmart going digital with shelf price tags

A big change is coming to thousands of Walmart stores across the U.S. within the next two years.

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

Walgreens planning to close significant number of US stores, CEO says

Walgreens is planning to close a significant share of U.S. stores, CEO Tim Wentworth of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance told the Wall Street Journal.

BBB releases 2024 Mid-Year Report on top scams impacting Texans

Texans are on track to lose millions of dollars this year to bad actors. That’s according to the 2024 Mid-Year Report released by the BBB Serving the Heart of Texas.

Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds

A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.