Target has apologized for a circus clown Halloween costume that critics accused of evoking Blackface and 19th-century minstrel shows following online backlash. The costume was sold as the “Kids’ Glows Under ‌Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume,” according to the since-deleted listing. The costume was sold as part of the retailer’s seasonal Hyde…

Several former Jersey Mike’s executives and franchisees are reuniting at Dog Haus, betting the lessons they learned helping build the submarine sandwich giant can turn the fast-casual restaurant chain into a national powerhouse. Dog Haus recently named former Jersey Mike’s chief innovation officer James Field as chief marketing officer. He…

Buc-ee’s CEO suggested recently that the Texas-based travel center chain may be done looking into blue districts, saying some communities do not appreciate what the company brings while conservative states offer business-friendly and family-oriented values. Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the company’s president and co-founder, made the comments during the grand…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the regularly scheduled Treasury auctions of U.S. debt are expected to continue per usual after his agency announced an increase in the size of buybacks of longer-dated securities. Bessent spoke Monday at a press conference to discuss a new plan for the…

The Raiders continue to impact the Las Vegas community, as they announced their largest philanthropic commitment in the franchise’s history on Monday.  The Raiders and Intermountain Health announced a $25 million gift to help build Nevada’s first-ever stand-alone children’s hospital. The gift by the Raiders was led by owners Mark Davis,…

The U.S. Open is back in Queens this week, as the final Grand Slam of the year brings millions of fans together at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to witness some of the best men’s and women’s players in the world competing for glory.  As fans gear…

Google is reportedly moving forward with shifting all manufacturing of its Pixel devices outside of China starting in 2027. The tech giant has previously made its Pixel phones, watches and earbuds in China – though that’s set to change next year, with Google informing suppliers that the production of those…

Homebuyers and renters around the country are facing a challenging landscape in terms of affordability, and a recent report identified seven markets where conditions make renting a significantly more affordable option than buying. An analysis by Apartments.com identified the cities of Austin, Texas; Sacramento, California; Denver, Colorado; Portland, Oregon; Baltimore,…

The U.S. Treasury Department announced a new round of secondary sanctions Monday aimed at countries that continue to do business with Iran, a move by the Trump administration to exact “economic asphyxiation” on Tehran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the launch of Operation Economic Outcast, an effort to sever the…

Sapporo USA reportedly plans to lay off 220 workers at three Stone Brewing locations in Escondido, California, as production of the craft beer brand shifts to facilities elsewhere in California and Missouri. The layoffs will begin with 58 workers on Oct. 19, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letters…