National Tradesmen Day highlights continued need for skilled workers

September 16 is National Tradesmen Day, a day to honor those in the skilled trades, as there's an insatiable need for people who know how to work with their hands.

Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.

Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows

Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.

Here's how inflation can show up on your restaurant bill

Restaurants, in particular, have been hit hard by the pandemic and inflation. Wholesale food costs for things like eggs, butter, and flour have skyrocketed over the past 12 months.

Typical monthly payment for a new vehicle hits record $743

The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.

Beating high travel prices during the holiday season, inflation

Be ready if you want to travel this holiday season. FOX 26’s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how to beat the high prices.

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Be ready if you want to travel this holiday season. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how to beat the high prices.

Kanye West drops The Gap, starts his own stores

"I'm an innovator, and I'm not here to sit up and apologize about my ideas," Ye told Fox News. "I'm fighting for a position to be able to change clothing and bring the best design to the people at a price they can accept."

Nissan recalls over 200K pickups due to risk of rolling away

Nissan is recalling more than 203,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because they can roll away unexpectedly when shifted into park.

Bed, Bath & Beyond store closures: Here's the full list

Bed Bath & Beyond has announced which stores it will close in a cost-cutting move to try and turn around its beleaguered business.

US formula shortage to improve by October, Gerber CEO projects

Nestle S.A.'s Gerber Products Company CEO Tarun Malkani said during a media event that the Nestlé company is still in "critical task force mode."

Starbucks to spend nearly half a billion dollars to revamp image, make stores more efficient

Starbucks plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex. The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025.

Online prices rise in August as food, apparel lead gains

So far in 2022, shoppers have already spent $580 billion online, up 8.9% compared with a year ago.