Jewelry chain closes 53 stores after shutting down 2 brands – TheStreet
After closing dozens of stores and shutting down two brands, a major jewelry retailer is continuing to shrink its footprint, with dozens more locations expected to close in the coming months. The latest closures are part of a broader turnaround as the company reshapes...
YouTube balks at splitting NFL package with Netflix, broadcast TV back in mix, per Ourand – Sports Media Watch
The twists and turns continue over the NFL’s five-game media rights package. Just hours after Alex Sherman of CNBC reported that Netflix and YouTube were expected to split the four NFL game windows that ESPN relinquished as part of its deal to acquire NFL Network,...
LG Denies Its Televisions Record Ambient Conversations for Ad Targeting – CNET
LG on Wednesday denied that its TVs eavesdrop on customers after a gaming site appeared to show that the TVs can be used to listen to conversations in real time. Also read: You’ve Heard About Smart Home Hacking: Here’s How It Works and How Likely It Is “The claims...
Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade
A “For Sale” sign outside a home in Crockett, California, US, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Davis Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHomebuyers continue to struggle amid higher mortgage rates and lofty home prices. Sales of previously owned homes fell 2% in August...
Discouraged US Homebuyers Get Two Pieces of Good News – Newsweek
With mortgage rates on a steady climb amid global economic uncertainty following the start of the war in Iran, it is hard for millions of aspiring homebuyers squeezed to the sidelines of the market by years of rising housing costs to see a way out of the ongoing...Classic FM launches new ad-free radio service, Classic FM Plus – Classic FM
7 September 2026, 08:18 | Updated: 11 September 2026, 14:52 Classic FM Plus banner. Picture: Classic FM You can now enjoy even more of your favourite classical music, without ads! Classic FM has launched a new ad-free subscription service, Classic FM Plus!Enjoy all...YouTube TV announces removal of three channels | The Independent
YouTube TV has announced the removal of three channels from its streaming line-up.The subscription streaming service, which is billed as an alternative to traditional cable, offers access to over 100 channels, including major broadcast networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX,...
Report: Insurance crisis is having negative effects on real estate markets | Boise State Public Radio
Published September 10, 2026 at 4:39 PM MDT The high costs and declining availability of homeowners insurance are having a negative impact on real estate markets.Blame wildfires and hail — made more destructive by climate change — for the deteriorating insurance...
For Tech-Forward Drivers, Radio Wins In The Connected Car – Radio Ink
The most tech-obsessed drivers on the road turn out to be radio’s biggest fans, too. Audacy’s newest connected-car research finds that drivers eager for AI-powered vehicle features listen to AM/FM and radio apps at far higher rates than other drivers. Audacy’s 2026...
Buying a home now beat waiting in 61% of scenarios
Article SummaryAn AD Mortgage study comparing buying now versus waiting two years across 50 states from 2000–2022 found buying immediately won in 61% of scenarios. Florida and California posted a 74% buy-now advantage, while waiting led from 2007–2010. AI Summary...
The U.S. is rewriting the rules around food ingredients: Why restaurants should pay attention
Top 100 Independents 2025Top 100 Independents 2025It’s a tough time for restaurants of all sizes. But some independent operators keep showing their resilience, making Restaurant Business’ annual ranking of the 100 top-grossing independent restaurants. This year’s list...
US restaurant outlook positive for second half of 2026 | SeafoodSource
U.S. restaurant industry analysts are expecting a strong second half of the year, driven by a resurgent labor market and lower gas prices.Despite increased labor costs and other economic challenges, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) has a positive outlook for...
Why some homebuyers are choosing adjustable-rate mortgages
Homeownership is out of reach for many people.Home prices remain high. Last week, mortgage rates reached their highest point since June 2025 when 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit 6.71%. That’s why a growing number of homebuyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages...
Restaurant News Bites: Windows on the World, America’s Drive-In Restaurants, Legendary Desserts, and More! | RestaurantNews.com
Learn about Windows on the World, restaurant influencers, Miami’s historic dining scene, robotic pizza makers, exciting restaurant openings, and more in the Latest Restaurant News Bites Roundup. Windows on the World Was More Than a Restaurant – It Was a New York State...
America’s restaurants are struggling. The solution? Close for summer break
HOUSTON — In 15 years in the restaurant industry, Nia Rayo had never had a real vacation. Even when her mother died in 2023, Rayo raced to a waitressing shift after the funeral. Her then-employer gave her the option to take the month off, but she knew it wasn’t...
The 15 Most Exciting Restaurant Openings in America in Fall 2026
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America’s changing returns habits are reshaping how consumers shop online
New research from Loop shows that return policies are increasingly deciding where Americans shop, while fraud and abuse add to the pressure on retailers Nearly two-thirds (63%) of US consumers have walked away from a retailer or abandoned a purchase because of its...Store Openings and Closures Slow in 2026 as Retailers Take Stock – Retail TouchPoints
Key takeaways: Store closures in the U.S. declined from 2025, according to Coresight Research, with bankruptcies falling from 32 at midyear 2025 to just 10 at midyear 2026, driving much of the improvement. Store openings have also slowed, hitting their lowest midyear...