Business

No, it’s not a federal holiday, but lots of places have shortened hours on New Year’s Eve.

While some are throwing New Year’s Eve parties, others are preparing to host football fans on New Year’s Day with appetizers. But which grocery stores are open on Wednesday, Jan. 1 — the first day of 2025?

Although many stores are closed on the federal holiday of New Year’s Day, the same isn’t the case for New Year’s Eve, which for 2024 falls on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

While most retailers are open on New Year’s Eve, many have shortened hours or close early.

The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open. Big Lots said it will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which specializes in distressed companies.

Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.

The announcement for The Container Store comes days after popular party and balloon supplier Party City announced it would “wind down” operations, with plans to close all stores

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Need a last-minute gift or ingredient ahead of Christmas Day and the start of Hanukkah? While many stores like Target and Walmart will be open on Christmas Eve, many will have limited hours and others will close.

Elena Bonvicini founded the viral clothing brand EB Denim when she was still in high school.

Amazon in November quietly launched Haul, for items under $20, largely from China. It’s Amazon’s answer to the soaring popularity of Temu and TikTok Shop.

The reported closures mark the end of the party supply retailer’s nearly 40 years in business

Discount retailer Big Lots announced Thursday that they would close all remaining stores, months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with ensuing confusion on how many locations were closing.

CEO exits at U.S. public companies were a record in 2024 as they faced competitive and strategic challenges.

The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September and already closed 400 locations around the country.

Don’t panic: Christmas and Hanukkah aren’t here yet, and you’ve still got some time to do last minute shopping. But the clock is ticking, and popular retail and grocery stores may have different hours leading up to the holidays.

Malls are adding new dining options, like Din Tai Fung and Eataly, to attract customers.

The Federal Trade Commission has taken legal action against delivery giant GrubHub, alleging “deceptive” business practices from the company. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

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