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BBB: Holiday shopping advice

Consumer

Target offers a tempered holiday outlook after third quarter struggles

The Minnesota-based retailer fell short of Wall Street expectations for the quarter as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending.
Business

Walmart's promise of low prices proves to be a powerful draw in the third quarter

Walmart reported net income of $4.58 billion, or 57 cents per share, in the three months ended Oct. 31.
Small Business

MLGW & TVA offer incentive to help Memphis small businesses upgrade lighting

The program includes a free on-site lighting assessment performed by an expert energy advisor.
Business

Boeing issues layoff notices to 400-plus workers as it begins drastic cuts

The workers will remain on the payroll through mid-January, according to the aerospace manufacturer.
Business

Truck stop owner fears Buc-ee's convenience store will hurt nearby small business owners

Longtown Travel Center and Cafe owner said he believes bringing Buc-ee's to West Tennessee will take away business from nearby convenience stores.
Nation World

Hundreds of hotel workers go on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip

Housekeepers, cocktail and food servers, porters and bellhops were among those on the picket line Friday outside the hotel-casino, which was formerly the Hard Rock.
Business

HVAC manufacturer, AAON selects Memphis for $238 million expansion

The Tulsa-based company’s investment will create over 800 new jobs over the next five years in Shelby County, according to officials.
Nation World

Advance Auto Parts plans to close more than 500 stores. Here's what we know

The plan was announced during an earnings call where the company posted disappointing sales numbers for Q3.
Nation World

Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu

The new storefront will mostly feature products that cost less than $10 and offer free delivery on orders over $25.
Cars

TDOT releases update on I-55 bridge project during public hearing

Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation hosted one of two public hearings in the Mid-South, giving updates on the I-55 bridge construction project.
Business

Memphis-based FedEx reducing 'small number' of positions

The company said it will work with those affected, but did not detail just how that would happen.