Pumpkin Spice Latte and fall favorites are back at Starbucks
Caffeine consumers can also find fall flavors at Dunkin' and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
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Target pulls ‘offensive’ Halloween costume
This isn’t the first time Target has pulled products from its shelves after public backlash.
Copper Mill Mercantile to open huge vendor marketplace in Virginia Beach
The 55,000-square-foot location will be home to 450 vendors.
Newport News Walmart reopens; was shut down for two days by electrical fire
A Walmart Supercenter that was shut down for two days by a Friday morning fire...
Hampton Roads driver launches rideshare and food delivery app to compete, keep money in region
The free app, available on the App Store and Google Play Store, is also accessible...
Chesapeake plant nursery to open second location at Virginia Beach Farmers Market
The new shop will include native plant retail, online order pickup, classes, workshops and access...
Fire shuts down Newport News Walmart, store remains closed Saturday
A fire at a Walmart Supercenter on Friday morning shut down the store for the...
Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the...
From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread
Textile waste is one of the industry's most pressing challenges.
Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 years
Walmart is considered a barometer of consumer spending given its vast customer base.
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
FTC said it doesn't have authority to ban personalized pricing in all circumstances.
Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes.
A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound
Target is emerging from more than a year of weak or declining comparable sales.
Amazon bars customers from seeking class-action lawsuits
There’s no opting out, unless customers stop using Amazon.
Small projects lift Home Depot quarterly sales, but outlook unchanged in a slumping housing market
Revenue increased to $47.86 billion from $45.28 billion.
How 85°C Bakery Cafe is finding success in family neighborhoods
The global powerhouse that originated in Taiwan in 2003 has been busy opening locations in...
Many everyday costs eased in July, while some remain near record highs. Here’s a closer look at consumer prices.
The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges,...
US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades
Retail sales slipped 0.6% last month, the biggest drop since May 2025.
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is coming to Chesapeake
Customers who proclaim “I love lobster” at the in-store checkout through Aug. 26 will get...
Woody’s Raw Bar & Grill plans to relocate, add new restaurant in Chesapeake
Jeff LeRoy, owner of Woody’s Raw Bar & Grill confirmed his restaurant has signed a...
Construction gets underway on Tractor Supply store in West Point
The new Tractor Supply store will include a 22,000-square-foot retail building, an outdoor display area...
5 ways to slash back-to-school spending
So how can we parents plan for this predictable (yet stressful) time of year?
Vulgar clothing returns to Atlantic Avenue shops despite city requests
Several shops in the Oceanfront resort area are again showcasing sassy, and in some cases,...
Kellogg says it’s removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
Kellogg has already removed artificial ingredients from its cereals in other countries like Canada.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak
It did not specify how many of its restaurants were impacted.
Get school supplies, clothing and more tax-free this weekend
Every year, the sales tax holiday starts the first Friday in August and ends the...
The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads
Whether businesses are opening, closing, or moving to a new location, here's the latest on...
Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center, Portsmouth Partnership join forces to grow small businesses
Amber Kostka, an owner of The Stockpot restaurant, is joining the effort as a business...
Malls, once symbols of American consumer culture, are splitting. Some are dying as others thrive
There are now roughly 900 malls, down from a peak of 1,100 in 2008
Virginia Beach developer designs app that saves podcasts forever
CastKeeper is an iPhone app that saves podcasts forever. The app allows users to listen...
Rising swipe fees impacting back-to-school prices
The fees that banks charge to process credit card transactions will hike the price of...
New food-to-alcohol ratios more flexible for Hampton Roads restaurants
The new law gets rid of the need to meet a ratio for businesses averaging...
The Blackdog Cafe in Norfolk closes its doors permanently
The restaurant, at 5360 Robin Hood Road in Norfolk Commerce Park, became a popular and...
Norfolk’s Book Exchange moving to former Rite Aid location, expanding
The Book Exchange will move to the former Rite Aid location across the street in...
Norfolk’s Muddy Paws announces plans to move to make way for redevelopment
In a social media announcement, the longtime pet store and groomer said it plans to...
‘Whimsical’ Chesapeake business turns trash into handmade treasures
The Whimsical Wren owner Renee Cobb said: “I am that crazy lady on the side...
Family-owned Suffolk farm is making homegrown cotton T-shirts
Old Myrtle Cotton Co. is a “seed-to-shirt” business that plants, tends and harvests its cotton...
Competing for the crown: Rivers Casino wants to be the ‘entertainment capital of Hampton Roads’
More than just gambling, Rivers Casino in Portsmouth has restaurants and live touring acts, and...
Atlantic Park customers can now imbibe throughout Virginia Beach development
Participating restaurants will serve alcoholic beverages in branded cups. Alcoholic beverages from outside of Atlantic...
Norfolk’s women-owned Pawsnickety Pets boutique closes its doors on July 31
Because of the changing economic climate and increased competition, the business partners and friends have...
Retail sales up just 0.2% in June, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers are resilient
Business at clothing and accessories stores slipped 0.3%, while online sales rose 1.9%.
Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads
“Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the...
Keep cool at these Hampton Roads shops for National Ice Cream Month
We compiled a short list of lesser-known places to get frozen treats to help you...
Hampton Roads Navy veteran launches lux sheet sets for sailors
"When you’re spending months aboard a ship, small improvements in comfort can make a surprisingly...
Costco faces lawsuit over Orgain protein powder with toxic metals
Consumers can still purchase Orgain from Costco, and the trace minerals hasn’t caused a recall.
Up next for MacArthur Center’s redevelopment: A grocery store takes priority
A city official says Norfolk is close to signing a development deal for the former...
Grocery Outlet to open second Chesapeake store on Thursday
The California-based chain sells new items each week based on excessive inventory from packaging changes,...
Humor, history collide in new Declaration of Independence ‘bobblehead’
Now there's a bobblehead for an American icon that doesn't even have a head: the...
After 67 years — and never a dull moment — Sure Set Saw in Chesapeake closes up shop
Service included weekly door-to door pickups of dull blades, sharpening and delivery — including of...
Virginia Beach teen’s GroceryGenius app addresses food waste, helps those in need
A 17-year-old rising senior at Ocean Lake High School’s Math and Science Academy designed and...
Virginia Beach-based Rug Rats grows to serve big name clients with custom logo rugs
Rug Rats recently earned two certifications — the Women's Business Enterprise National Council recognized the...
Publix fruit recalled after 12 customers got E. coli-linked stomach illnesses
Frozen fruit sold under Publix’s GreenWise brand has been recalled in Virginia and seven other...
Best friend duo opens sustainable fashion pop-up shop at the Oceanfront
Katie Darlington and Summer Shoults have sold vintage and sustainable fashion full time since 2024...
1.7 million grill brushes recalled after people swallowed loose metal bristles
No matter who works the grill this July 4 weekend, you or your Uncle Gus,...
Norfolk offers grants to Neon District businesses to stave off more closures
In an acknowledgement of continued impacts from a delayed streetscape project, Norfolk is offering a...
Kroger buying regional grocer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion
The deal is expected to close next year.
The Cockeyed Rooster Cafe plans to open location in Newport News, near CNU
The restaurant has operated in Smithfield since 2015, serving breakfast and lunch.
Costco target of lawsuit over grain-free dog food
The lawsuit was filed by California resident Taylor West.
MacArthur Center fades away: Norfolk mall closes after 27 years
MacArthur Center opened in 1999 to enormous fanfare, promising to be an economic engine for...
Photos: MacArthur Center through the years
Here's a look back on the upscale shopping mall that opened in 1999.
MacArthur Center closing is latest chapter in Hampton Roads mall history
MacArthur Center is the latest mall to close in Hampton Roads. Here's what happened to...
Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Analysts expect iPhone prices to rise later this year.
10-year-old Kiln Creek neighbor sells rogue golf balls for charity
Weather permitting, he typically sets up shop around 9 a.m. on Saturdays and tournament days...
New beachy boutique makes a splash in Ocean View
The coastal-inspired boutique caters to all things beachy, selling surfboards, beach chairs, games, swimsuits and...
3 popular restaurants reopen in Norfolk, serving familiar favorites
Crudo Nudo in Ghent reopened after a fire closed it for over a year. My...
Here’s what comes next for MacArthur Center businesses, days before mall’s closure
Just days before closure, MacArthur Center tenants are moving out and looking for new locations.
All-electric boat showroom opens in Virginia Beach
"People have transitioned their cars, trucks and lawn tools off of gasoline, and this is...
Closets by Design comes to Hampton Roads under former IT executive
Everything for an install is built locally at a Virginia Beach facility, the franchise owner...
Customers brave long lines for new Trader Joe’s summer tote bags
The new striped mini totes come in four different pastel colors.
Costco approved for Chesapeake’s Greenbrier Mall
Chesapeake City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve permits for a gas station and...
Retail sales up 0.9% in May from April as warm weather and cooling gas prices enticed spending
Sales got a boost from generous government tax refunds in both April and May.
What’s happening with former Rite Aid buildings in Hampton Roads?
Here's a look at what we’ve seen pop up in former Rite Aids, and what's to...
Virginia Beach-made Aunt Carolyn’s Tea makes National Iced Tea Month sweet
Aunt Carolyn's Tea is produced in small batches by hand at a commercial kitchen in...
Chesapeake City Council to vote on Costco gas station at Greenbrier Mall
A vote is listed on the agenda for Chesapeake City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday.
Hampton seeks home-based businesses looking to pop up in Peninsula Town Center
The city is seeking home-based businesses selling items such as gifts, home decor, clothing, art,...
The Boutiques at Virginia Beach to open in former Painted Tree location
Painted Tree Boutiques had abruptly closed its doors on April 14. The retailer taking its...
Virginia Beach Papa Johns among nationwide closures: Here’s a list
The chain is closing multiple stores in Virginia and North Carolina.
Costco says claims against its $5 rotisserie chicken ‘fatally flawed’
Costco is asking the court to dismiss the complaint.
Dutch Bros is coming to Virginia Beach, its first location in the state
The specialty beverage chain will be located at 796 Lynnhaven Parkway and plans to open...
Williamsburg-area lavender farm joins in for 250th celebrations
Owners of the lavender farm created an educational walk to help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Virginia Beach doughnut truck gains new storefront, new name: Cafe Nectar
Glazed and Infuzed, a truck that’s been serving vanilla cake doughnuts dusted in flavored sugars...
Macy’s raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains
It’s the latest encouraging sign for Macy’s, which had been mired in a yearslong sales...
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here’s how to find a pair that’s actually sustainable
Denim production is a growing target for sustainability efforts across the fashion industry.
Multiple McDonald’s restaurants in Norfolk under new ownership are undergoing renovations
A new McDonald's franchisee came to town, and he's modernizing and renovating restaurants as well...
Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics
Temu said it disagreed with the decision and considered the fine “disproportionate.”
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Growth includes various types of stores, from traditional to mobile and pop-up shops.
Smithfield pub embraces all things British, including a no-tipping culture
The Fiddlin' Pig, a British pub in Smithfield, also emulates the “no tipping” practice commonplace...
Amazon celebrates opening of Virginia Beach robotics facility
It's Amazon's third robotics fulfillment center in Virginia.
Virginia Beach hosts 17th annual surf, art expo at the Oceanfront
The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and...
Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fit
Everlane, based in San Francisco, didn't disclose a purchase price.
Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
Traffic at Walmart can be a barometer of consumer spending given its vast customer base.
Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
Target is one of the first major retailers to report financial results for February through...
Kroger croutons recalled over potential Salmonella contamination
The grocery giant's brands have been impacted by potential Salmonella contamination involving milk powder.
Suffolk mayor shares city growth story — and a commitment to help with traffic congestion
Ongoing traffic congestion is being addressed through 21 projects in design or under construction —...
Online retailer Shein to acquire San Francisco-based Everlane
Shein will buy Everlane from majority owner L Catterton for $100 million.
Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty
The housing market has been static as Americans wrestle with rising costs.
Police break out tear gas to control crowds clamoring for new Swatch drop
The pocket watch launched only in retail stores and was not available online.
The Void fills a gap for small businesses, creatives in Virginia Beach
"We wanted to build a creative environment where businesses could grow individually while still being...
New Clothes Mentor in Virginia Beach, run by retail veteran, offers sustainable style
Local franchisee Stephanie Baum has been in the retail industry for 35 years. She’s been...
ODU graduating senior turns viral 6-7 trend into national chicken nugget launch
Panko-breaded chicken nuggets, shaped as 6's and 7's, went on sale on May 1 as...