When consumers shut their wallets tight last year, caught in the vice grip of the financial crisis, many analysts expected that the downturn was so severe that it would make permanent changes in how consumers behaved. Read More
CEOs aren't just stuffed suits — they can be quite funny. A few of them set out to prove it last night at Caroline's. There were real-estate jokes, Bernie Madoff jokes — let's face it, this year gave them a lot to work with! Read More
Four teens have gotten themselves a bad rap in a Utah city by imitating a popular video on YouTube at a McDonald's. The situation is an ironic twist since McDonald's may have actually invented the food rap. Read More
Whether the economy is in a boom or a bust, the so-called "sin stocks" are supposed to be business as usual either way. In reality though, many of the stocks trading in the gambling, drinking and adult entertainment sectors have proven to be extremely volatile of late. Read More
Toy retailer Toys 'R Us has unveiled its top toy-buying trends for this holiday season. Topping the list is a focus on nostalgic playthings like hula hoops. Read More
Unemployment is a nightmare for couples. The owners of one Vermont inn, who know all too well the hardships of job loss, are giving away free two-night stays to help couples who've lost the job ... save the marriage. Read More
Let the holiday price wars begin. Target is expected to announce that it will match toy price discounts put in place last week by rival Wal-Mart Stores. Read More
If you spend half your life in an airplane and the other half in a hotel room, you can appreciate the sad saga of Jerome Robbins (not the choreographer, but a businessman from New Jersey). Robbins just won an essay contest hosted by Embassy Suites for the best business travel blunder. Read More