True Value, a well-known hardware store brand with a 75-year history, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it faces increasing financial pressure from a slowing housing market. The Chicago-based …
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Skilled Trade Business Owners Becoming Millionaires Amid Private Equity Buyouts
by supportby supportThe owners of skilled trade businesses across America, particularly in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sectors, are increasingly striking it rich as private equity (P.E.) firms show unprecedented interest in …
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Amazon to Expand Online Pharmacy, Offering Same-Day Medication Delivery to Millions
by supportby supportAmazon is set to expand its online pharmacy services, offering customers access to a wider range of medications with the promise of same-day delivery in many areas. The retail giant …
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Florida’s Citrus Industry Faces Severe Setback After Hurricane Milton
by supportby supportFlorida’s citrus industry, a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural economy, has suffered a devastating blow in the wake of Hurricane Milton, which has left the industry reeling. Winds from the …
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Why Macy’s and Other Brands Are Moving into Strip Malls as Foot Traffic Soars
by supportby supportAs traditional malls continue to struggle with declining foot traffic, strip malls are experiencing a resurgence, with brands like Macy’s making a strategic move into these smaller, more accessible shopping …
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Nintendo Unveils New “Alarmo” Alarm Clock, Featuring Iconic Game Sounds and Sleep Tracking
by supportby supportNintendo is adding a new gadget to its hardware lineup, and it’s not a console or handheld device, but an alarm clock. The video game giant recently revealed its latest …
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Marriott Reaches $52 Million Settlement with States Over Massive Data Breach
by supportby supportMarriott International has agreed to a $52 million settlement with 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia over a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of …
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Justice Department May Ask Judge to Break Up Google’s Businesses in Landmark Antitrust Case
by supportby supportThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is weighing the possibility of asking a federal judge to break up Google’s search engine from other parts of its vast business empire. This …
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Democrats Accuse Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and General Mills of ‘Shrinkflation’ and Low Tax Rates
by supportby supportTwo Democratic lawmakers are accusing major corporations Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and General Mills of engaging in “shrinkflation,” a practice where companies reduce product sizes while maintaining or raising prices. The accusation …
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MTA Unveils New R211S Trains on Staten Island, First Upgrade in Over 50 Years
by supportby supportStaten Island commuters are getting a major upgrade as the MTA introduces the brand-new R211S trains on the Staten Island Railway, marking the first fleet replacement in over 50 years. …