Los Angeles Times

Amazon Vowed to Make Whole Foods Cheaper. Let's See How That's Going.

October 12, 2017

Amazon.com Inc.'s takeover of Whole Foods Market began six weeks ago with a lot of fanfare about lower prices.

Fiat Chrysler Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Over Improperly Installed Brake Shields

October 10, 2017

Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 710,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs in North America because an improperly installed brake shield could let water leak in and limit braking ability.

Wal-Mart, Trying to Hone Its Same-Day Delivery Skills, Buys New York's Parcel

October 6, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Wal-Mart is sharpening its same-day delivery skills through the acquisition of a small New York City company.

Malls, a Struggling Symbol of Suburban America, Could Help Ease the Housing Crisis

October 4, 2017

Los Angeles Times

In the San Fernando Valley, there are plans to level a nearly vacant mall and replace it with some 1,400 homes, boutique retail space and a concert venue.

Can You Make Meat Without an Animal? Hampton Creek Is Betting Its Future on It

October 2, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Josh Tetrick has gone up against Big Mayo, the egg industry, Target and his own staff and board of directors.

Americans Still Love Eating Out. So Why Are Chain Restaurants Struggling?

September 28, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Chili's Grill & Bar is going on a diet to fatten its sales - just one of the strategies casual-dining chains are using to reverse a slowdown in growth.

Toys "R" Us Plans to Hire Thousands of Seasonal Workers Despite Bankruptcy

September 26, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Toys "R" Us Inc. says it plans to again hire thousands of part-time workers nationwide for the holiday shopping season despite the toy chain's bankruptcy filing last week.

Kohl's to Start Accepting Amazon Returns at Some Stores in L.A. and Chicago

September 22, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Kohl's, which is opening some in-store Amazon shops, will start accepting returns for the online retailer at some of its stores in Los Angeles and Chicago starting next month.