Autonomous drone startup Zipline hits 1 million deliveries
Autonomous delivery drone startup Zipline said Friday that it hit its 1 millionth delivery to customers and that it’s eyeing restaurant partnerships in its next phase of growth. The San…
TGI Fridays to go public through merger with its U.K. franchisee
The TGI Fridays logo is seen on one of its restaurants in London, U.K., on May 27, 2020. John Lamparski | Lightrocket | Getty Images TGI Fridays and Hostmore, the…
Top Amazon exec says it’s a ‘myth’ robots steal jobs
A robot prepares to pick up a tote containing product at the Amazon Robotics fulfillment center on April 12, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images A…
Brady, Jeter headline Fanatics’ effort to build a comic-con of sports
Tom Brady attends Fanatics and Topps ‘Hobby Rip Night’ Event with Michael Rubin, Tom Brady, Kevin Hart and Travis Scott on September 30, 2023 in Linwood, New Jersey. Dave Kotinsky…
Denver and its craft breweries embrace nonalcoholic beer, spirits
Denver Beer Co. Courtesy: Denver Beer Co. This story is part of CNBC’s new quarterly Cities of Success series, which explores cities that have been transformed into business hubs with…
Costco selling up to $200 million in gold bars a month, Wells Fargo estimates
Costco selling 1 ounce gold bars Courtesy: Costco Gold has turned into money for Costco, where yellow-metal sales begun last year have turned into a cash cow for the big-box…
How Maersk grew its shipping empire and how it’s evolving
Each year about 90% of world trade is transported by ship, according to the World Economic Forum. While commodities like oil and grain make up 40% of that cargo, large…
Nordstrom reportedly trying to go private
Shoppers exit the Nordstrom at the Westfield Topanga mall in Canoga Park, California, on Aug. 14, 2023. Christina House | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Nordstrom shares jumped more…
Consumer spending rebounded in February, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor
People shop at the Macy’s store on Herald Square on January 19, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Consumer spending bounced…
Currys shares plunge after U.S. investor Elliott pulls out of takeover race
A Currys Plc store on Oxford Street in central London, UK, on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — Elliott Investment Management said Monday it…