One year after civil unrest, Central Camera owner determined to rebuild ‘living museum’ in the Loop. ‘There’s so few cameras stores left.’
Central Camera is still rebuilding a year after a devastating fire during massive civil unrest surrounding the murder of George Floyd. The owner is eyeing an August.....»»
Central Camera determined to rebuild
One year after Central Camera's 120-year-old store burned during the civil unrest that followed the killing of Georg.....»»
A Chinese-American civil rights group is suing Trump for $22.9m for calling COVID-19 the "China Virus" and "Kung Flu". That"s $1 for each Asian American and Pacific Islander living in the US.
The Chinese American Civil Rights Coalition is suing Trump for defamation and infliction of emotional distress on Asian Americans. Former President Donald Trump, left, is being sued by a Chinese-Ameri.....»»
Earnings Results: GoPro stock on a joyride as camera maker sees high-end demand and reaches 1 million subscriptions
GoPro Inc. said Thursday that demand for its more high-end cameras, and an uptick in subscriptions helped boost its first-quarter revenue and get its year off to a "solid start.".....»»
Not even the pandemic and political unrest could knock Hong Kong from its spot as the world"s most expensive city to rent a luxury apartment
A $10,000 monthly budget in Hong Kong will get a renter less than 1,500 sq. ft. of living space. One home in the city is being rented for $2 million a year. Luxury apartment buildings are.....»»
The last 2 Toys "R" Us stores in the US have closed down after the COVID-19 pandemic hit sales
The closure of the final Toys 'R' Us stores in the US brings to to an end a two-year effort to reestablish its retail footprint. A rendering of a redesigned Toys 'R' Us store, from owner Tru Kids. Tru Kids T.....»»
"Dr. Doom" economist Nouriel Roubini warns Biden"s presidency will suffer civil unrest and cyberattacks by Russia and China during his term
Biden's term will face more armed uprisings, especially from white nationalists, mainly to provoke the left-wing, the economist said. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/GettyImages Econom.....»»
In 2020, companies took up the cause of racial equity. Now the challenge is accountability. ‘It really starts from the top.’
Chicago area companies made several commitments toward racial equity initiatives, including goals to increase diversity within its own ranks, following civil unrest early this year. But how will compa.....»»
In 2020 companies took up the cause of racial equity. Now the challenge is accountability. ‘It really starts from the top.’
Chicago area companies made several commitments toward racial equity initiatives, including goals to increase diversity within its own ranks, following civil unrest early this year. But how will compa.....»»
Beloved Buffalo candy-maker closed its factory and stores. Online sales exploded
Heading into late March, Fowler's Chocolates Inc. owner Ted Marks had a decision to make. The fourth-generation candy maker was heading into one of his top events of the year, the Easter season. As a food manufacturer, his business was deemed esse.....»»
Retailers Prepare For Civil Unrest; Boarded-Up Stores Seen From SoHo To Beverly Hills
Retailers Prepare For Civil Unrest; Boarded-Up Stores Seen From SoHo To Beverly Hills.....»»
Senior living nonprofit sells struggling Youngstown complex, capping year of cost-cutting
Ohio Living sold a struggling Younstown retirement community that's lost more than $12 million since 2017. Meanwhile, Central Ohio's second-largest social services nonprofit is progressing on plans to build a luxury high-rise in Columbus and explori.....»»
Gucci-owner Kering warns coronavirus could hit its business this year, but ‘impossible’ to gauge any damage yet
Gucci-owner Kering says half of China stores shut because of coronavirus outbreak as it posted a 16.2% rise in full-year revenue......»»
These retailers are adding stores this year
There are still plenty of growth stories left in retail......»»
From franchise to local concept: Doughsserts works to rebuild reputation
After a Jacksonville business owner with an edible cookie dough franchise felt his deal had soured, he's worked over the last year to rebuild his reputation by opening his own concept......»»
National Civil Rights Museum remains huge tourist draw, year after year
Admission will be free at the National Civil Rights Museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year. The entry fee is being covered by Memphis-based FedEx Corp. in remembrance of the civil rights leader who was killed in Memphis in 1968. The museum wi.....»»
Two couples whose Ring cameras were hacked have filed a lawsuit seeking class action status against the Amazon company (AMZN)
Facebook/Ring Ring has been sued by two couples who had their devices hacked. One couple's eight-year-old daughter was allegedly spied on and taunted after hackers accessed their indoor camera. The other.....»»
Outside the Box: 10 bad ideas this year include the Green New Deal, Trump’s protectionism and Warren’s central planning
Free-market ideas are getting squeezed out by the left and the right, says Max Gulker......»»
New offer on Edgeworth Building means upset bid process will be restarted
The first round of upset bids for the Edgeworth Building in downtown Greensboro is over. But the new owner of the Guilford County building may not be determined until well into next year. The building, which houses 100 employees in the county’s pro.....»»
Photos show Paradise, California, one year after the worst US wildfire in a century killed 85 people and destroyed a community
Getty In November 2018, the Camp fire tore through Butte County, California, razing the town of Paradise and killing 85 people. One year on, authorities and former residents still struggle with the carnage left by the fire as they rebuild the.....»»
Why commercial property owners should avoid disclosing sales prices that help property tax assessors
Every year, the Travis Central Appraisal District assesses the value of property, and an owner will often decide to protest it if the assessed value is too high. It’s a conflict of two interests: the property owner wants to keep the taxes down while.....»»