No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here's why
Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending
2023-07-06 17:23
Euro zone retail sales flat in May, still down year-on-year
BRUSSELS Retail sales in the euro zone were unchanged in May, Eurostat said on Thursday, as increased spending
2023-07-06 17:16
Savers should be cheering higher interest rates. So why are they unhappy?
When central banks raise interest rates, mortgage borrowers can expect higher monthly repayments, while savers are supposed to be rewarded with bigger returns on their deposits. Or so the theory goes.
2023-07-06 15:55
Moderna inks deal to make mRNA medicines in China
US drugmaker Moderna has signed a deal to make mRNA medicines in China as part of its first major investment in the country, despite escalating trade and political tension between Washington and Beijing.
2023-07-06 14:45
White House takes steps to avoid damaging auto strike
The White House is closely monitoring the upcoming labor talks in the US auto industry, negotiations that could put it at odds with the traditional support of a major union. So President Joe Biden is tapping a trusted adviser, Gene Sperling, to serve as the administration's point person in upcoming labor negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the nation's three unionized automakers.
2023-07-06 04:55
Jenny Craig is being revived online
Weight loss brand Jenny Craig is getting a second lease on life.
2023-07-05 23:18
More travelers get cozy with glamping, even amid high costs
More than 10.5 million North American households took a glamping trip in 2022, up from 9.6 million in 2021
2023-07-05 20:52
UPS and Teamsters' marathon talks end without a deal to avoid a strike
A marathon negotiating session between UPS and the Teamsters union ended early Wednesday morning with both sides accusing the other of walking away from the table. There are no signs of a contract settlement in sight.
2023-07-05 20:29
A big change is coming to Subway restaurants today
To undercut its fast-growing rivals, Subway is making a big change to its meats.
2023-07-05 20:19
Christmas Tree Shops is closing all 70 stores
Christmas Tree Shops will liquidate all of its stores and go out of business unless a white knight comes out of the woodwork at the 11th hour.
2023-07-05 20:15
The Fed can't decide how much money US households have left
There's just one thing keeping the US economy afloat: You.
2023-07-05 20:00
Some vehicle updates are better than others and experts at Edmunds fill you in on the top 5 for 2024
Automakers routinely update their vehicles with new features, engines and trim levels
2023-07-05 18:47