Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high

Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.

Wendy's backtracks on surge-pricing plan
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After facing backlash, Wendy?s is pushing back against widespread reports that the fast food chain plans to add "surge pricing" to its digital menu boards starting next year.

Panera settles class-action lawsuit over delivery fees: Here’s how to file a claim

Panera Bread Company has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the restaurant misled customers about delivery and menu prices on orders made through its app and website.

Child tax credit expansion: Don’t wait to file, IRS says

If the child tax credit expansion bill passes the Senate, and you’ve already filed your taxes for 2023, the IRS can recalculate your taxes to see if you’re eligible for a larger refund after the fact.

Macy's closing 150 stores by 2026
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Macy's says it will close 150 stores nationwide in the next two years. The details of the announcement came early Tuesday morning in an earnings call with investors.

FTC sues to block Kroger, Albertson's merger
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The billion -dollar merger between two of the nation?s largest supermarket chains could be in jeopardy, as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block the merger between Kroger and Albertson?s. Kroger operates under several different brand names across the U.S., including Fry?s for Arizona. FTC officials claim the deal is anti-competitive, and could lead to higher prices for groceries and other essential items.

US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

The FTC sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans.

AT&T to 'make it right' with account credit after outage

AT&T is offering $5 account credits for some customers after last week's outage. Here's how it works.

Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds

A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.