Penney posts bigger-than-expected loss, cuts outlook
NEW YORK (AP) - J.C. Penney reported a bigger-than-expected loss in its fiscal second quarter as a key sales metric fell well short of Wall Street's view. The department store operator also cut its full-year forecast again, and its shares plunged 24 percent.
NEW YORK (AP) - J.C. Penney reported a bigger-than-expected loss in its fiscal second quarter as a key sales metric fell well short of Wall Street's view. The department store operator also cut its full-year forecast again, and its shares plunged 24 percent.
Kroger begins testing driverless grocery deliveries in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP/KSAZ) - Kroger will begin testing grocery deliveries using driverless cars outside of Phoenix. The biggest U.S. grocery chain said the project will begin Thursday in Scottsdale at a Fry's supermarket, which is owned by Kroger. Same-day or next-day delivery orders can be made online or via a mobile app.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP/KSAZ) - Kroger will begin testing grocery deliveries using driverless cars outside of Phoenix. The biggest U.S. grocery chain said the project will begin Thursday in Scottsdale at a Fry's supermarket, which is owned by Kroger. Same-day or next-day delivery orders can be made online or via a mobile app.
Southwest Airlines to allow miniature horses as service animals in new policy
Come September 17, people will be able to carry miniature horses onboard Southwest flights as trained service animals, according to airline officials.
Come September 17, people will be able to carry miniature horses onboard Southwest flights as trained service animals, according to airline officials.
More shoppers returning clothes after snapping Instagram photos
Instagram has people abusing return policies at stores just to get more likes.
Instagram has people abusing return policies at stores just to get more likes.
Chick fil-A bringing back Spicy Chick-n-Strips
PHOENIX (KSAZ) -- Chick fil-A is adding its Spicy Chick-n-Strips offering to Phoenix. According to a statement, people in Phoenix can taste test the chicken strips, starting on August 25, while people in Philadelphia, Central Texas and South Texas will continue to test out the menu, while supplies last.
PHOENIX (KSAZ) -- Chick fil-A is adding its Spicy Chick-n-Strips offering to Phoenix. According to a statement, people in Phoenix can taste test the chicken strips, starting on August 25, while people in Philadelphia, Central Texas and South Texas will continue to test out the menu, while supplies last.
Samsung releases new Galaxy Note 9 with minor improvements
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung's new smartphone illustrates the limits of innovation at a time when hardware advances have slowed. The new phone, the Galaxy Note 9, will be faster and will last longer without a recharge. But while earth-shattering new features are in short supply, it will carry an earth-shattering price tag: $1,000.
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung's new smartphone illustrates the limits of innovation at a time when hardware advances have slowed. The new phone, the Galaxy Note 9, will be faster and will last longer without a recharge. But while earth-shattering new features are in short supply, it will carry an earth-shattering price tag: $1,000.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes reportedly returning to Starbucks on August 28
Brace yourselves, Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers. Rumors are swirling that the gourd-y good drink will make its triumphant, annual return to Starbucks menus everywhere in just a few days, on August 28.
Brace yourselves, Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers. Rumors are swirling that the gourd-y good drink will make its triumphant, annual return to Starbucks menus everywhere in just a few days, on August 28.
Crocs closing last of its manufacturing plants
Footwear maker Crocs is closing the last of its manufacturing plants.
Footwear maker Crocs is closing the last of its manufacturing plants.
Whataburger turns 68: A brief history of the iconic Texas fast-food joint
The iconic Texas fast-food restaurant Whataburger turned 68 on Wednesday.
The iconic Texas fast-food restaurant Whataburger turned 68 on Wednesday.
Plans now murky for Rowlett's Crystal Lagoon project
Plans are up in the air for a proposed $1 billion luxury resort in Rowlett.
Plans are up in the air for a proposed $1 billion luxury resort in Rowlett.
Dream job: Company paying $10,000 to travel, eat barbecue
It’s a barbecue lover’s dream job: Get paid $10,000 to travel the country for two weeks sampling barbecue from some of the top cities! Reynolds Wrap is looking for its first-ever Chief Grilling Officer to do just that.
It’s a barbecue lover’s dream job: Get paid $10,000 to travel the country for two weeks sampling barbecue from some of the top cities! Reynolds Wrap is looking for its first-ever Chief Grilling Officer to do just that.
Nutella maker wants to hire 60 taste testers
This job listing might provide sweet relief to Nutella fans.
This job listing might provide sweet relief to Nutella fans.
Apple becomes first publicly traded company to be worth $1 trillion
Apple is the world's first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion, the financial fruit of stylish technology that has redefined what we expect from our gadgets.
Apple is the world's first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion, the financial fruit of stylish technology that has redefined what we expect from our gadgets.
Whataburger coming to DFW Airport in 2019
People passing through DFW Airport soon will soon be able to satisfy their hankering for Whataburger.
People passing through DFW Airport soon will soon be able to satisfy their hankering for Whataburger.
Ram pickups recalled; tailgates that can unexpectedly open
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.4 million Ram pickups in the U.S. and Canada because tailgates with power locks can open while the trucks are moving.
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.4 million Ram pickups in the U.S. and Canada because tailgates with power locks can open while the trucks are moving.
Brookstone files for Ch.11 bankruptcy protection again
Brookstone, the ubiquitous seller of cool but largely unneeded things, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again and closing the 100 stores that remain in malls. Malls have suffered for years due to far-reaching shifts in the way that Americans shop for just about everything, which has diminished foot traffic at Brookstone. On Thursday, CEO Piau Phang Foo called the situation in...
Brookstone, the ubiquitous seller of cool but largely unneeded things, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again and closing the 100 stores that remain in malls. Malls have suffered for years due to far-reaching shifts in the way that Americans shop for just about everything, which has diminished foot traffic at Brookstone. On Thursday, CEO Piau Phang Foo called the situation in...
Local businesses keeping watchful eye on 3D-printed guns debate
Just one day before instructions to make 3D-printed untraceable, plastic guns would be made available online, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Just one day before instructions to make 3D-printed untraceable, plastic guns would be made available online, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order.
3D printed gun blueprints allowed to go online
For years the State Department had been fighting back a lawsuit from an online company that was forced to take down a downloadable gun blueprint because the post was a violation of the international traffic in arms regulations. But starting August 1, anyone with internet and a 3D printer will be able to make an untraceable handgun, rifle or assault weapon.
For years the State Department had been fighting back a lawsuit from an online company that was forced to take down a downloadable gun blueprint because the post was a violation of the international traffic in arms regulations. But starting August 1, anyone with internet and a 3D printer will be able to make an untraceable handgun, rifle or assault weapon.
Chick-fil-A's Canadian expansion sparks pro-LGBTQ protests
News of Chick-fil-A's expansion into Toronto is being slammed online by some LGBTQ supporters, who have declared a boycott of the chicken-centric chain's future Canadian locations via Twitter.
News of Chick-fil-A's expansion into Toronto is being slammed online by some LGBTQ supporters, who have declared a boycott of the chicken-centric chain's future Canadian locations via Twitter.
Electric scooters accused of being a nuisance on LA streets are now being destroyed in creative ways
An Instagram account is documenting all of the creative ways people are destroying electric scooters they come across, and most of the videos are being filmed in LA’s west side.
An Instagram account is documenting all of the creative ways people are destroying electric scooters they come across, and most of the videos are being filmed in LA’s west side.