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9 boring habits that can make you rich
The idea of being rich appeals to most of us. What’s not to like about a world where your only money trouble is how to spend it? Plus, in a world where money is plentiful, you’re free to do all kinds...
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15 highest paying jobs that don’t require advanced degree
Increased educational attainment certainly has its perks in the workplace. In the U.S., advanced-degree holders tend to command higher salaries and enjoy lower unemployment rates than those with less...
View ArticleSmoked sausage sold in San Diego stores recalled
SAN DIEGO – Thousands of pounds of smoked sausage sold in San Diego were recalled. Nearly 50,000 pounds of smoked sausage was recalled due to the possibility of it containing hard pieces of plastic....
View ArticleSears to close 40 more stores nationwide including El Cajon location
SAN DIEGO – Sears announced it will be closing 40 more of its stores across the country. One of the stores is in El Cajon and is expected to close in July. The company said the move was to keep pace...
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Starbucks are closing for anti-bias training: What you need to know
SAN DIEGO -- Starbucks will close about 8,000 company-owned locations on Tuesday afternoon to offer 175,000 employees a mandatory anti-bias training. Most of the 7,000 licensed stores, including those...
View ArticleMassive AT&T-Time Warner merger is complete
WASHINGTON — AT&T announced Thursday evening that it has completed the acquisition of Time Warner. The announcement comes two days after a judge ruled that the deal does not violate antitrust laws....
View ArticleTesla finally hits Elon Musk’s target for the Model 3
NEW YORK — Tesla finally hit Elon Musk‘s production goal for the Model 3. The company said in a regulatory filing Monday that it produced 5,031 Model 3s in the last week of the second quarter. Tesla...
View ArticleFacebook stock on track for its worst day ever
NEW YORK – Facebook’s stock is set for its worst day ever — by far. Shares fell 19% at the opening bell on Thursday. Facebook warned investors on Wednesday that sales growth would slow in the coming...
View ArticleTeacher quits to become full-time grocery shopper and doubles his salary
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – For one Florida man, the move from teaching to shopping not only changed his life but also his bank account. He’s now making six figures. “It’s kind of emotional. I’m trying to...
View ArticleLowe’s to close all Orchard Supply Hardware stores
SAN DIEGO – Orchard Supply Hardware, a do-it-yourself chain, will close all store locations by the end of the year. The San Jose-based company, owned by Lowe’s, has 4,000 employees and has nearly 100...
View ArticleRalphs to phase out plastic bags at its stores
CINCINNATI — Kroger plans to eliminate plastic bags at stores by 2025. The company, which owns a sprawling list of supermarkets including Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, and Ralphs, announced on Thursday...
View ArticleToyota recalling 1 million hybrids at risk of catching fire
NEW YORK – Toyota is recalling more than 1 million of its hybrid vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk. The automaker said Wednesday that the safety recall covers its Prius, Prius plug-in...
View ArticleEmbattled Silicon Valley startup Theranos shutting down following scandal
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Theranos, the Silicon Valley startup whose founder faces fraud charges, is preparing to wind down its business, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal reported that Theranos...
View ArticleFarewell, ‘Slug Bug’: Volkswagen to stop producing VW Beetles
LOS ANGELES — Prepare to bid “auf wiedersehen” to the Beetle. Volkswagen said Thursday it will retire the bulbous car, one of the most recognizable vehicles ever made, next year. For its grand finale,...
View ArticleHershey’s chocolate is about to get more expensive
HERSHEY, Penn. – Hershey’s will raise chocolate prices next year. The candy company is planning to raise the prices of a fifth of its products by about 2.5%, Hershey reiterated on Thursday. The changes...
View ArticleLowe’s to close 51 stores, some in California
CHICAGO — In another sign of the times for retail, Lowe’s is closing 51 stores in North America. Lowe’s said Monday that those locations are underperforming and the decision will help the hardware...
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Score deals on Small Business Saturday
SAN DIEGO - Small Business Saturday started in 2010 and has since gained lots of momentum in San Diego. Heather Lake went to North Park Wednesday morning to check out some of the deals.
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Cyber Monday forecast to be largest online shopping day in U.S. history
NEW YORK - It sounds outdated, but Cyber Monday is still a thing. The day of online sales was invented by retailers in the early days of the internet. It made sense because people had poky dial-up...
View ArticleSears reaches 11th hour deal to stay in business
NEW YORK — Sears was facing the possibility of shutting down, until it reached an 11th-hour deal Tuesday to stay open, at least for now. After two long delays at a morning hearing in bankruptcy court,...
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This could be the next major retailer facing bankruptcy
(CNN) — With more than 10 million men out of work and millions more working from home, perhaps indefinitely, this is not the best time to be selling men’s dress clothes. That’s why Tailored Brands,...
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