Tag: Consumer
Lucky Brand files for bankruptcy amid COVID-19 crisis
After 30 years, Lucky Brand has filed for bankruptcy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal
Uber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant has confirmed.
No more delays: What to know about the July 15 deadline
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens in Wilmington
Get ready to get your belly full at this new sandwich shop.
Unemployment rate fell to 11.1% in June, with 4.8 million jobs added
The nation's high unemployment rate dropped in June, falling to 11.1% from 13.3%, as more Americans went back to work. Some 4.8 million jobs were added, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday.
Pandemic prompts layoffs at Belk department store chain
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted layoffs at the Belk department store chain, including at its North Carolina-based corporate headquarters.
Dollar General’s urban market concept coming to River Place
East West Partners announced Tuesday that they would be adding a DGX to the multi-use project River Place in downtown Wilmington.
Fiscal year in NC begins with 30 new laws, higher DMV fees
A number of fees levied by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is going up.
Walmart to stop selling ‘All Lives Matters’ t-shirts
Walmart is scrubbing its website of third-party merchandise with a slogan widely seen as diminishing the Black Lives Matters movement against police brutality and racism.