August 15, 2024, 8:12am Business
Incoming Starbucks CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant. Read story
August 15, 2024, 8:10am Business
French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a torrent of criticism and false claims about her sex during the Summer Games, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Wednesday. Read story
August 15, 2024, 7:52am Business
Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else. Read story
August 15, 2024, 7:48am Business
Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates. Read story
August 15, 2024, 7:48am Business
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms has shut down CrowdTangle, a tool widely used by researchers, watchdog organizations and journalists to monitor social media posts, notably to track how misinformation spreads on the company’s platforms. Read story
August 15, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Several Vancouver Subway restaurants recently closed abruptly without explanation. Read story
August 14, 2024, 8:07pm Business
Vancouver-based biotechnology company Absci reported $1.27 million in revenues in its second quarter financial report. Read story
August 14, 2024, 6:56pm Business
The Justice Department is defending a plea deal it struck with Boeing over planes that crashed and killed 346 people, saying in a court filing Wednesday that it lacks evidence to prosecute the company for more serious crimes. Read story
