Drowning in loans, Ohio-based retailer Joann has filed for bankruptcy. Unable to keep up with its debt obligations, the retailer, which maintains 850 stores and an online site, is expected to...
Boeing’s Alleged Mismanagement, DEI Connection
Some observers are pointing out that years of mismanagement on the part of Boeing is finally catching up with the once-great American company.
Mnuchin Expresses Interest in Buying TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Thursday that he was interested in putting together a group to purchase TikTok after the U.S. House passed legislation that would force the sale of or...
Deaf Black Google Censor Sues Over Discrimination
A deaf Google employee tasked with censoring "misinformation" who was trumpeted by the company as exemplifying its commitment and success in promoting diversity has sued Google for allegedly...
Dollar Tree To Close Nearly 1,000 Stores
After posting a $1.7 billion fourth-quarter loss, Dollar Tree said it plans to close nearly 1,000 stores under its own banner and that of its once-rival, Family Dollar. "During the fourth quarter of...
Wholesale Inflation Rises More Than Expected
Wholesale inflation accelerated in February, marking a surprise uptick in producer prices that may encourage policymakers to hold interest rates higher for longer. The Producer Price Index (PPI),...
Boeing Jet Makes Emergency Landing at LAX
An American Airlines flight out of Dallas-Fort Worth was forced to make an emergency landing in California after experiencing onboard mechanical issues. American Airlines released a statement saying...
Superstores Limit Self-Checkouts Amid Theft
Efforts to restrict or limit self-checkouts at Target and Walmart appear to be underway at some locations as losses from retail thieves accumulate. Certain locations appear to be putting more limits...
VIDEO: Airbnb Banning All Indoor Security Cameras
A new update to Airbnb’s security policy will prohibit all indoor security cameras across the company’s global listings. Airbnb announced Monday that it is banning all indoor security cameras...
Southwest Airlines Adjusts Operations Amid Boeing Blunders
Forced to revise its full-year outlook, Southwest Airlines plans to reduce capacity and alter schedules for 2024 due to Boeing’s manufacturing issues.
Walmart Cements DFW as Supply Chain Hub
Walmart has made North Texas the home of its next-generation supply chain. The big box retailer said it is strategically deploying all of its next-gen software and technology to DFW because of the...
Trader Joe’s Mini Totes Spark Resale Frenzy
Videos posted to TikTok show swarms of shoppers snatching up collectible Trader Joe's mini tote bags that have become the hottest new item since the Valentine's Day Stanley Cup craze. The canvas...
February Inflation Makes Rate-Cut Odds Lower
Two hotter-than-expected inflation prints marked a disappointing start to 2024 considering the Fed’s higher-for-longer policy stance and its forecasted timeline for rate cuts. The consumer price...
DOJ Opens Investigations Into Alaska Airlines, Boeing
The Department of Justice has announced the opening of a criminal investigation into the possible missteps that led to a door plug blowing out of an Alaska Airlines flight in early January. Boeing...
Elevated Inflation Persists
Inflation remains a concern for Americans despite its decline from previous highs. Officially, the Federal Reserve has been shooting for an inflation rate of 2% annually, which it considers optimal...
U.S. Job Market Improves, Texas Thrives
U.S. employers added 275,000 jobs in February, beating January's gain of 229,000 jobs — a sign that the economy is rebounding from years of inflation, the Associated Press reported. For its part,...
Costco Diversifies With Precious Metal Offers
With precious metals now on sale at Costco, shoppers can grab eggs, milk, and gold bars in bulk, all under one roof. In September of last year, the chain known for bulk groceries and inflation-proof...
Airplane Collision Raises DEI Concerns at Airlines
An American Airlines Boeing 777 that was in the process of pushback from its gate collided with the tail of a Frontier Airbus A321neo in Miami Thursday night, prompting more questions about the root...
City Nominates Keurig Dr Pepper for Tax Rebate
Frisco City Council has nominated Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, an initiative that would allow the company to apply for specific state tax rebates in exchange for...
U.S. Could See Combined Applebee’s-IHOP Locations
Applebee's and IHOP could soon combine locations in the United States, following successful mergers internationally. Both owned by parent company Dine Brands Global Inc., the chains would share...
Is Boeing Prioritizing DEI Over Safety?
Observers of recent near-disasters in the airline industry are beginning to link the industry's troubles to efforts to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in aviation companies'...