Business

Multicultural Business Coalition chairman Frank Garcia highlights some of the stores that could be put out of business due to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s government-run grocery store initiative on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Shoppers looking to stretch their grocery budgets may want to take a closer look at Kroger. The Ohio-based …

HMRC has revealed whether a Bank Holiday will impact benefits payments in August. Households in Scotland receiving the Scottish Child Payment have been reassured that the £112.80 payment will arrive on August 4 – one day late. Scottish Child Payment dates are based on when claimants originally applied for the …

The FDA and CDC are investigating Taco Bell’s lettuce supplier as consumers in four states are urged to avoid shredded lettuce. A sample of shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has tested positive for Cyclospora, federal health officials said, as the company expanded a multistate recall tied to …

Brits can open second accounts just for the perks, while leaving their everyday banking untouched. The only downside is that some banks require a minimum monthly pay-in or include a fee, with Money Saving Expert suggesting those considering the move to only do so “if the perks outweigh the cost”. …

FOX Business’ Lydia Hu reports on the surprising resurgence of the 200-year-old tile-based game, Mahjong, finding Gen Z embracing the classic activity. Mahjong, a centuries-old tile game with deep roots in Chinese culture, is finding a new audience as younger Americans swap nights out and endless scrolling for face-to-face competition. …

Pensioners have been urged to make sure they’re not missing out on a benefit that’s potentially worth nearly £6,000 per year – and isn’t means-tested. Attendance Allowance is a weekly payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that helps with extra costs for people with a disability or …

Jeff Sica of Circle Squared Alternative Investments discusses the economic impact from the World Cup in host cities like New Jersey and New York City on Varney & Co. The World Cup is helping to boost consumer spending around the U.S. in June, with host cities seeing notable gains, according …

Bank closures are expected to continue throughout the summer, with dozens of branches across the UK set to close in August and September. Providers have said closures have come as more people switch to online and digital banking services rather than in-branch services. However, the pace at which they’re disappearing …

The ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panel discuss big-box retailers beating competition on value, their innovation and revenue models. Costco shoppers have a new reason to linger after loading their carts with bulk paper towels and oversized snack packs: The retailer has added chicken strips to its famously affordable food court menu. The …

A UK building society has launched a competitve new savings interest rate, offering customers an impressive 7% return on money stashed away. Several savings account providers have upped their game in recent months, offering increased interest rates as the market gets more competitive. The Tipton and Coseley Building Society’s increase …