With ‘Barbie,’ Ynon Kreiz made Mattel an entertainment company

The day “Barbie” hit theaters in July, Mattel Chief Executive Ynon Kreiz was in New York…

McDonald’s plant-based burger fizzles out in San Francisco

McDonald’s had high hopes for its signature plant-based burger when it rolled out in California and…

Do adaptogens really work? Explaining the trendy drink ingredient

Licorice root, reishi mushrooms and vitamin B-6 are often among the ingredients listed in various adaptogenic…

Hate hidden hotel fees? In California, they’re about to be illegal

If you’re making travel plans for summer or fall, brace yourself for a jump in some…

Fast food chains launch ‘value menu’ war after cost complaints. Will it last?

Millions of American families are hitting the road to start summer vacation, and ordering food on…

The White House wants to remove medical debt from credit scores

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from credit…

Restaurants can keep service fees if they are disclosed, new bill proposes

A new state law to prohibit hidden surcharges and other “junk fees” tacked onto customers’ bills…

Kroger’s calorie counting has led prosecutors to file a lawsuit

Could that slice of Kroger brand carb-conscious bread really contain only 30 calories? The answer, according…

Nordstrom’s reaffirmed annual forecasts overshadow quarterly revenue beat, ET Retail

Nordstrom on Thursday warned of an uncertain economy and said consumers were resilient but selective ,…

Millennials in California falling behind on debt payments

Stubbornly high inflation and interest rates are taking an increasing toll in California as the state…