Delivery start-up Instacart and Whole Foods officially part ways today. While the split has been anticipated since Amazon swooped in and acquired Whole Foods in 2017, it represents a new chapter for the grocery delivery startup.
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Trump set to delay auto tariffs amid EU, Japan trade talks
President Donald Trump is poised to delay a decision by up to six months to impose auto tariffs to avoid blowing up negotiations with the EU and Japan and further antagonizing allies as he ramps up his trade war with China, according to people close to the discussions.
Read More »I-83/North Hills Road area is a mess, but will road widening take people’s property?
Krista Spillman invested $30,000 in remodeling at Springettsbury Township property for her photography business and moved in about a year ago. Now, she worries that two upcoming road projects will affect her business.
Read More »Pennsylvania AG sues Purdue Pharma, noting sales reps’ role in opioid crisis
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office is suing Purdue Pharma, saying the drug maker "created" the deadly opioid crisis through "a relentless campaign of deception." It's the latest of at least 39 lawsuits filed by states against the maker of OxyContin.
Read More »Grocery Outlet is going public
The U.S. economy is strong, yet discount retailers are booming. That's why "extreme value" supermarket chain Grocery Outlet believes its the perfect time to hit the public market.
Read More »Disney to take full control over Hulu, Comcast has option to sell its stake in 5 years
Disney will take “full operational control” over Hulu from Comcast, effective immediately, the companies announced Tuesday.
Read More »U.S. prepares tariffs on another $300B of imported Chinese goods
The Trump administration is preparing a new list of $300 billion worth of Chinese imports that would be hit with tariffs of up to 25%, after China retaliated Monday in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Read More »Guest view: Tobacco 21 laws would benefit businesses, citizens
Tobacco 21 is a nationwide movement to increase the legal purchasing age of tobacco from 18 to 21. If this legislation passes in Pennsylvania, there will be fewer smokers in the future, and medical costs, tax burdens and productivity losses will decrease.
Read More »Forty Under 40: Our time to shine
I don't mean to diminish the feelings of joyful anticipation and renewed energy that spring brings, but, here at the Business Journal, we're already thinking all the way out to October.
Read More »Walmart matches Amazon with free one-day shipping on many items
Walmart Inc. wants to one-up Amazon.com Inc. in the fight for online shoppers.
Read More »Bayer to pay $2B after losing suit that claims weedkiller Roundup causes cancer
Bayer on Monday was ordered by a Northern California jury to pay more than $2 billion to a couple who say they were diagnosed with cancer after using the company’s glyphosate-based weedkiller Roundup.
Read More »City of the future: Planning commission taps young professionals to improve Harrisburg
What makes Harrisburg an attractive place to live, work and play for professionals in their 20s and 30s? What is lacking that would make the city even better 10 or 20 years from now? Those are questions that the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, or TCRPC, is asking young professionals in the region.
Read More »Under pressure, Bed Bath & Beyond’s veteran CEO steps down
Bed Bath & Beyond, facing heavy pressure from a trio of activist investors, will replace its veteran chief executive as the struggling company attempts to survive upheaval in retail.
Read More »China is raising tariffs on $60B of U.S. goods starting June 1
China will raise tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods in retaliation for the U.S. decision to hike duties on Chinese goods, the Chinese Finance Ministry said Monday.
Read More »Wolf approves loans for five small businesses
Gov. Tom Wolf has approved low-interest loans for five businesses throughout the commonwealth.
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