Longtime Southwest CEO Gary Kelly will step down in 2022

Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that longtime CEO Gary Kelly will step down in February and be succeeded by another veteran at the nation's fourth-largest airline.

Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers may have more fees, restrictions on cruises

Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers will have to eat in separate dining areas and undergo multiple COVID-19 tests at their own expense. Since the majority of passengers will be vaccinated, the company says there will be venues, events and shows restricted to vaccinated guests only.

Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer

Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.

Victoria's Secret says farewell to Angels in attempt to redefine 'sexy'

In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.

Starbucks reveals ‘supply shortages’ amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Starbucks confirmed the low supply of some of its products as businesses open back up, causing demand for food and goods to increase.

Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021

Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.

IRS contacting families possibly eligible for monthly payments

More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.

H-E-B: Masks now optional for fully vaccinated employees, customers

H-E-B says after reviewing updated CDC guidance, it will make facial coverings optional for fully vaccinated employees, vendors, and customers.

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack ransom recovered, feds say

In a rare outcome, the U.S. has recovered roughly $2.3 million in cryptocurrency that was paid as a ransom in the Colonial Pipeline shutdown last month.