Jos A. Bank to acquire Eddie Bauer for $825M
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Friday agreed to acquire retailer Eddie Bauer for $825 million in cash and stock, the latest development in its continuing takeover battle with Men's Wearhouse Inc.
Read More »Airlines scrap record number of flights
The relentless snow and ice storms this winter have led to the highest number of flight cancellations in more than 25 years, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
Read More »Financial institutions are using social media to build credit profiles
The personal information that friends share on social media websites is being used by a growing number of financial institutions to build a credit profile for potential borrowers, in addition to the official credit report. How that information can -- or should -- be used by lenders is still up for debate.
Read More »What it was like for York County employees who worked Thursday
At Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, cots were set up in a multipurpose room for employees, said nursing home administrator Marlin Peck.
Read More »PennDOT adds temporary waiver allowing extended service for commercial drivers
PennDOT has added a temporary waiver on certain restrictions on commercial drivers to allow for continued smooth delivery of agricultural feed and essential food, dairy and pharmaceuticals.
Read More »Hotel plans at center of Shippensburg growth
When the Shippensburg Foundation announced plans last year to partner on a five-star Courtyard by Marriott hotel, it was clear about the motivating factors.
Read More »Companies, workers alter routines to cope with snow
It’s going to be a busy day Friday at Four Seasons Produce Inc.
Read More »Meet our new bloggers 
Welcome to our newest blog! Every Friday, Madison and Olivia will give you a review of something in the community...
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Going the extra mile
Tom Royer, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Lebanon County-based Royer's Flowers and Gifts, talks about his business travel to suppliers in the flower-growing regions of Colombia. Royer makes the trip to South America two to three times a year to maintain quality control and avoid surprises during critical, high-volume holidays such as Valentine's Day.
Read More »How to find the right financial adviser for your situation
A lot has been said about what makes a good financial adviser. Sure, you have to feel comfortable establishing a rapport with this person, because you will be discussing some very personal and oftentimes emotional topics. Yes, you need to feel as if you can trust that this person will adhere to privacy policies and his or her fiduciary duties. And, of course, you want to know that your adviser can be accessible to discuss any urgent needs whenever those may arise.
Read More »The Whiteboard: Never minimize the importance of your customers: Ask them what they want
J.C. Penney recently announced the closure of 33 stores, which will result in terminations of about 2,000 employees. This isn't a strategic move but rather a “stop the bleeding” exercise by a company that has made a mess of its strategy.
Read More »More must be done to rebuild the foundation of Pennsylvania’s economy
Ceremonies in Punxsutawney have come and gone, but every year Groundhog Day reminds me of the film of the same name — in which Bill Murray lives the same day over and over again.
Read More »Editorial: These municipalities have the right economic attitude
To most people outside the area, Shippensburg and environs seem to be a quiet rural haven, apart from the namesake state university on the edge of town.
Read More »Budget Year 4: A focus on public-sector pension contributions
Hotel plans at center of Shippensburg growth
When the Shippensburg Foundation announced plans last year to partner on a five-star Courtyard by Marriott hotel, it was clear about the motivating factors.
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Obamacare and labor don’t yield simple coverage equation
Obamacare, its proponents have long argued, is a blow against job lock and for more easily accessible health insurance that frees people to move to a different company or even start their own.
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NRA-produced outdoor exhibition hits the mark for organizers
Nearly 200,000 people attended the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, which wrapped up Sunday, according to preliminary figures from the National Rifle Association of America, producer of the rebranded event.
Read More »Business bankruptcies decrease — but not here
As business bankruptcy filings have dwindled steadily around the country and the state, midstate filings rose 27.9 percent in 2013, continuing a recent trend of unpredictable regional performance that local and national bankruptcy experts are at a loss to explain.
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Assuming stronger revenue growth, Corbett aims to spend more in election-year budget
For three years, the budget message from Gov. Tom Corbett has been one of fiscal constraint and challenging the status quo.
Read More »On the Move
Businesses featured this week: Atomic Bounce, Avalara Inc., AWK Consulting Engineers Inc., Barking Dog Ventures Ltd., Bikram Yoga Lancaster LLC, Bimax Realty LLC, Charles & Alice Inc., Community Options Inc., Dean's List Realty LLC, Delaro Enterprises LLC, Encompass Properties LLC, General Floor Industries Inc., Gift and Associates Certified Public Accountants, Hronis 3800 LLC, Nuts About Granola LLC, One Way Mechanical LLC, R.L. Livingston Excavation & Paving Inc., RJW Industrial Group...
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