CFPB looks to regulate buy now, pay later companies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it plans to issue guidance or rules that would bring the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector in line with the standards that Congress has already established for credit cards.

Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'

The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.

Target Deal Days, price matching starting in October

Target is starting the holiday shopping season early, with its popular Deal Days and price matching beginning in October. 

Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays

Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.

Spotify launches audiobook hub with 300,000 titles

Spotify users are getting a new world of audio unlocked at their earbud tips: audiobooks.

Beyond Meat exec charged after biting man's nose during road rage fight

The fight happened in a parking garage after a college football game, and the executive was said to have also punched through the car's back windshield.

Sorry, but unfortunately Pizza Hut’s ‘Italian Taco’ isn’t real

In an apparent farce, Pizza Hut tried to make the success of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza about them by teasing fans with a fictitious treat.