PepsiCo acquires prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion, aiming to expand its healthy drink options and capture more of the functional soda market.

Forever 21, facing competition and declining mall traffic, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close all NY and NJ stores, liquidate U.S. assets, but keep international locations open.

New York celebrates Maple Month, highlighting its thriving maple industry. With production up to 846,000 gallons, the state offers Maple Weekends and supports the industry with Taste NY Markets and agricultural programs.

Intermountain Management loses a legal battle as a New York court rules their closure of Toggenburg Mountain violated antitrust laws, as claimed by Attorney General Letitia James.

Fifth Avenue's retail vacancies are filling up, with brands like Eden Gallery and Skims moving in, and IKEA anchoring a new tower, signaling a post-pandemic recovery.

Wall Street retreated as Walmart's less optimistic profit outlook affected investor sentiment, causing its share to fall 6.2%. Despite some positive earnings, overall, market indices were down.

Con Edison seeks rate increases for NYC, with electric bills possibly rising by 11.4% and gas by 13.3%, citing grid upgrades. Customers and advocacy groups express concern over affordability and the PSC will decide later in the year.

CVS tests a new program allowing loyalty members to unlock product cabinets with their smartphones in select NYC stores, aiming to improve the shopping experience.

Barzini's grocery store on the Upper West Side reopened after a shutdown due to severe health violations, including rodent infestation and selling expired products.

NY Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against Citibank for failing to protect customers from fraud is allowed to proceed after a judge denied Citibank's dismissal request.

A New York state Supreme Court judge dismissed NYC's lawsuit accusing major oil companies of greenwashing, citing a contradiction in the city's argument regarding consumer awareness and deception.

Equifax has been fined $725,000 due to a coding error that resulted in inaccurate credit scores for many New Yorkers, requiring the implementation of new safeguards.

Johnson & Johnson plans to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. for $14.6 billion to enhance its neuroscience portfolio, with a premium offer of $132 per share.