Starbucks union goes on strike in three cities
By Chris Isidore, Vanessa Yurkevich and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Members of Starbucks Workers United staged their first strike…
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Big Lots will soon start ‘going out of business’ sales at its remaining locations
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Big Lots is preparing to close its remaining 963 locations after a sale to save the bankrupt retailer…
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Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary…
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline
AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has eased for the third week in a row. That’s a welcome trend for…
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Albertsons calls off merger and sues Kroger
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The largest proposed merger in US supermarket history has collapsed. Grocery chain Albertsons…
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Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit alleging it paid men more than women
Disney has agreed to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit that it paid female employees less than their male counterparts in similar roles for nearly…
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Subway CEO John Chidsey is stepping down at the end of the year
Subway announced Tuesday that its CEO, John Chidsey, will retire at the end of 2024. Executive Carrie Walsh will replace him as interim…
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Fisher-Price recalling 2 million infant swings following five deaths
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Fisher-Price is recalling more than 2 million infant Snuga Swings due to a suffocation risk found…
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Elon Musk unveils his ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a “a fun, exciting future,” an “age of…
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Governor says new water mitigation plan nearing finish line
Water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan according to the Governor and others.…
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Work begins to open Center Street underpass
Crews are beginning work again to get the Center Street underpass open for traffic into Historic Downtown…
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Senator Crapo celebrates $6 million gift to Idaho housing projects
Senator Mike Crapo made a stop in Old Town Pocatello Monday at an event celebrating nearly $6 million in funding given to Idaho Housing projects by…
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Crispý Cones reels in a deal on Shark Tank
Crispý Cones reels in a deal on the hit ABC television show Shark…
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Rexburg business pitches to Shark Tank
Rexburg entrepreneurs are taking their business to the next level as they pitch to world renowned investors on the hit ABC TV show, Shark…
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Idaho now open for Bitcoin business
Idaho now open for Bitcoin…
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Public Utilities Commission approves GeoBitmine’s appeal for reconsideration
Plans to transform the old Simplot plant in Aberdeen into a year-round greenhouse may be moving forward.
Geobitmine originally planned to recycle…
ISU President named 1 of Idaho’s 50 Most Influential Business Leaders
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee was named one of Idaho’s 50 Most Influential Business Leaders by the Idaho Business…
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Idaho Power and GeoBitmine clash over energy rates
In May, the University of Idaho entered into a partnership with the crypto company Geobitmien to study crypto server heating in the University’s…
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How small businesses can boost sales
(BPT) – With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time…
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5 ways to boost your business in your neighborhood
(BPT) – The beauty of running a local business is you’ve got boots on the ground, ready to capture attention and build your brand in and around…
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Going digital is a powerful tool for small businesses in the new normal
How small businesses can adapt to the new normal (BPT) – If you own a small business, or frequently shop at one, you know that COVID-19 has instantly…
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