Claire's files for bankruptcy again

The mall-based jewelry chain estimates assets and liabilities between $1B and $10B in its Delaware court filing.

WA sandwich shops make Yelp Top 100 list
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Three shops in Washington made Yelp's Top 100 Sandwich List for the entire country, and all of those businesses are local, but the highest ranking shop is outside of the city.

‘Seattle Shield’ tax relief initiative heads to November ballot

The Seattle City Council passed the "Seattle Shield" initiative, which would raise the taxes on high-grossing companies while lowering the tax burden for small businesses.

Seattle City Council set to discuss Small Business Tax Relief and Revenue Proposal
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Seattle Mayor Harrell is set to sign legislation that will send a new tax relief and revenue proposal directly to Seattle voters. This initiative is designed to provide much-needed support to small businesses while also securing essential funding for the city.

Boeing workers who build fighter jets go on strike. What we know

Workers at three manufacturing plants walked off the job after turning down a proposed labor deal that included pay increases and bonuses.

McDonald's testing CosMc's-inspired drinks at restaurants

The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.

Trader Joe's expanding into Woodinville, WA in 2026

Trader Joe's continues its expansion into the Eastside with an all-new location coming early 2026.

Rite Aid closing 114 more stores across multiple states

Rite Aid is planning to shutter locations nationwide, including in states like Pennsylvania, California and New York.

Massive crowds expected along Seattle waterfront this weekend

Seafair is coming to the Seattle waterfront this weekend with lots of events and festivities — but not every business is excited.

Subway hires former Burger King exec Jonathan Fitzpatrick as new CEO

Subway has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a former Burger King executive and head of Driven Brands, as its new CEO following its 2024 acquisition by private equity firm Roark Capital.

Trump administration aims to roll back more than 60 workplace safety rules

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed eliminating dozens of labor protections, including minimum wage rules for home health workers and safety standards in construction, agriculture, and mining.

Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds

Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.

1 in 4 credit card debtors believes they will never be free of debt

A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.