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This holiday season, everyone is shopping from home NEW YORK (AP) — The viral pandemic is accelerating a transformation of America’s holiday shopping season. Published Dec. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

UK retail empire of billionaire teeters on edge LONDON (AP) — The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Nov. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

China slaps 200% tax on Australia wine amid tensions BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets in a trade war against Australia over disputes including its support for a probe into the origin of the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Nov. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

US agency investigating Tesla front suspension failures DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles. by Associated Press Published Nov. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. by Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Donate wisely to charities during holidays For many Americans, giving to charities is almost as important during the holidays as celebrating with family. by Michelle Gleba, Better Business Bureau Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County's October 2020 building permits Cole County issued 18 building permits during October 2020, as follows.Paul and Elaine Buschjost, 4920 Route HH, Russellville, accessory — machine shed. by News Tribune Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

October 2020 home sale statistics October 2020 residential home sales statistics from the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors are as follows:Number of active listings: 178, a 49 percent decrease compared to 352 in October 2019. by News Tribune Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Hairstylists honor late coworker with new salon Angie Rice had a personality that lit up a room, and she easily befriended everyone she met.After the hairstylist died from a heart attack in July, a few of Rice's coworkers wanted to ensure no one forgets their friend. by Nicole Roberts Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:01am

BizBeat: Jefferson City Ashley HomeStore under new owner The Jefferson City Ashley HomeStore held a grand re-opening earlier this month to celebrate its new ownership. by News Tribune Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:01am

Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online NEW YORK (AP) — The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in online shopping offered a beacon of hope for struggling retailers after months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks rise on Wall Street as S&P 500 hits record high NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 rose to a record high Friday as investors continue to look forward to the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Black Friday shoppers turn out early Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the post-Thanksgiving tradition of waiting in line for stores to open early on Black Friday continued this year for some Central Missouri residents. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 11:20pm

EU fines drug makers for keeping cheap medicine off market BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has fined two pharmaceutical companies for colluding to keep a cheap alternative to a sleep disorder medicine off the market for their profit and at the expense of patients. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Picture of economy is worrisome as virus inflicts damage WASHINGTON (AP) — Gripped by the accelerating viral outbreak, the U.S. economy is under pressure from persistent layoffs, diminished income and nervous consumers, whose spending is needed to drive a recovery from the pandemic. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Hy-Vee recalls 2 packaged vegetable products Hy-Vee Inc. has recalled two of its Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mix products due to possible listeria contamination. Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 9:30am

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty Tuesday to three criminal charges, formally taking responsibility for its part in an opioid epidemic that has contributed to hundreds of thousands of deaths but also angering critics who want to see individuals held accountable, in addition to the company. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew Waiters and bartenders are being thrown out of work — again — as governors and local officials shut down indoor dining and drinking establishments to combat the nationwide surge in coronavirus infections that is overwhelming hospitals and dashing hopes for a quick economic recovery. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Central Bank makes move to drive-thru, appointment only Central Bank will conduct banking services via drive-thru and appointment only beginning Friday due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

GM flips to California's side in pollution fight DETROIT (AP) — General Motors said it will no longer support the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California's right to set its own clean-air standards. by Associated Press Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Thousands march in Taiwan against US pork imports TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thousands of people marched in Taipei's streets on Sunday demanding the reversal of a decision to allow U. by Associated Press Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Business owners upbeat about vaccine, wary as virus spreads NEW YORK (AP) — Promising news about a coronavirus vaccine has small business owners feeling more upbeat despite cases of the virus surging in many parts of the U. by Associated Press Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Be leery of online shopping during holidays, pandemic COVID-19 has upended the world and the economy, with massive changes to retail, which means the holiday shopping season is likely to look very different in 2020. by Michell Gleba, Better Business Bureau Published Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:05am