A Bronx store, Dollar Universe, sells 'mystery packages' with assorted goods from Amazon and Walmart returns. The practice raises privacy issues as personal details are sometimes included. The store's popularity persists despite concerns.

Rite Aid is closing all its stores in New York after filing for bankruptcy, impacting 178 stores and prompting concerns regarding jobs and uninterrupted pharmacy services.

Trump's tariffs impact NYC Chinatown's economy, inflating costs for local businesses and highlighting issues with domestic manufacturing and consumer preferences for cheaper goods.

NY Attorney General Letitia James secures a court order against two vape shops for selling illegal flavored e-cigarettes, resulting in a sales ban and potential fines.

NYC Council is reviewing a bill to increase food and general vendor permits, lifting the cap by 2029, which may help vendors operate legally, despite concerns from some businesses.

Teladoc Health acquires virtual mental health provider UpLift for over $30M to bolster its therapy services, despite its recent financial losses and challenges.

DoorDash settled a wage dispute with a $16.8 million payment to its delivery workers, despite ongoing allegations of wage theft in New York City. Workers protested, claiming underpayment persists.

Google violated antitrust laws in the digital ad market, says a federal court ruling secured by NY Attorney General James.

Union workers at Manhattan Beer Distributors are striking over unfair labor practices and retirement security, affecting beer supplies in New York City and Long Island.

NYC beer deliveries face disruption as Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors workers strike over pension changes and unfair labor practices, potentially impacting bar and restaurant supplies.

Two NYC Shakespeare & Co. bookshops on the Upper West and East Sides are closing due to sales and lease issues.

Apple airlifted iPhones from India to the US to avoid tariffs on Chinese goods, shipping an estimated 1.5 million units amid fears of significant price hikes due to the trade war.

NYC's food and fashion sectors are adjusting to the impact of Trump's tariffs, with restaurant owners stockpiling and bar owners fearing price increases on imports.