Costco to stop selling books year-round: report
Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.
What are Summer Fridays? Experts say this workplace perk is on the decline
Summer Fridays were once seen as an easy and popular way to boost employee morale. So why are they seemingly on the decline?
Experts say Red Lobster's shrimp excuse is 'smoke screen' for real problems
The chain is auctioning 50-plus locations across the nation.
Central Florida businesses help to create Disney attractions
Disney’s newest attraction, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, will open in just a few days, and a local company has played a significant role in bringing its main elements to life.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent equipping employees with body cameras to stop theft
TJX Companies, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has equipped loss prevention associates with body cameras over the past year to deter theft, de-escalate incidents, and enhance store safety, with footage shared only with law enforcement or by subpoena.
71 percent of Americans waiting on interest rate cuts before hunting for homes: survey
Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida resort, opening door to 5th major theme park
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
Texas to open 'world's largest' Buc-ee's, but Central Florida will soon take the crown
The world's largest Buc-ee's is set to open next week in Texas. The 75,000-square-foot travel center will be dethroned, however, when Central Florida's newest Buc-ee's opens its doors.
Flavor Flav orders every Red Lobster menu item to support seafood chain
Amid news of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, Flavor Flav ordered everything off the menu to support the chain and save its famous cheddar biscuits.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
Dollar Tree exploring sale of Family Dollar brand
Discount store company Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is exploring a potential sale of its struggling Family Dollar brand and has retained JPMorgan Chase to lead a review of the business.
Massive entertainment complex coming to Cocoa Beach: Food hall, brewery, rooftop bar & more
Cocoa Beach Mercado will soon be home to 12 restaurants, a private event space, a covered courtyard, a brewery and rooftop bar. It's set to break ground this fall, with completion expected in fall 2025.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
Spotify raising US prices for premium plans, again
The Sweden-based audio streaming giant announced Monday it is raising prices for its premium plans in the U.S. once again, after increasing subscription fees nearly a year ago.
The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
Southwest Airlines tries to overturn fine for firing anti-abortion flight attendant
Attorneys for the flight attendant argue that Southwest Airlines violated federal laws protecting workers from religious-based discrimination.
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Downtown Orlando wants to add new on-demand shuttle service
A new on-demand shuttle service could be coming to the streets of downtown Orlando.
Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.