The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued guidelines for retailers on rounding cash transactions after penny production ceased, to ensure fair tax calculations.

A Chinese national with a fake passport was sentenced to time served and will be deported following a U.S. district judge's ruling. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.

Waikiki Market is closed for a month‑long kitchen renovation, with most staff offered temporary roles and a planned reopening in mid‑March.

NHTSA says Nissan is recalling about 642,698 Rogue SUVs in two campaigns over engine‑bearing and throttle‑body defects that can cause power loss or fire. Dealers will inspect and repair affected cars free of charge.

A new $1M Starbucks is set to open at Hub 121 in McKinney on Monday, Feb. 23, adding another drive‑thru option to the busy 121 corridor.

Amazon reported roughly $717B in 2025 revenue to narrowly overtake Walmart’s $713B, marking the first time Amazon tops annual sales and spotlighting Seattle’s corporate clout.

State inspectors ordered Main Street Wholesale Warehouse in northwest Jacksonville closed after an inspection flagged storage and roof problems. The owner is seeking donations to reopen.

Harley-Davidson says U.S. tariffs added about $67M to 2025 costs, squeezing margins and prompting a strategic reset.

A Bathing Ape will open its first San Francisco store at 216 Stockton St., taking over a long‑vacant Union Square storefront.

Origin Materials is cutting more than half of staff at its West Sacramento plant as the company refocuses on commercializing recyclable PET bottle caps.

SM Energy agreed to sell roughly $950 million in South Texas acreage and wells to Caturus Energy, freeing cash to reduce debt and refocus the company’s portfolio. The deal covers about 61,000 acres and 260 wells.

Meta is putting roughly $65 million behind state races to protect its AI buildout, with early spending in Texas and Illinois.

Leslie’s closed 80 underperforming stores and an Illinois distribution center as it restructures after heavy losses. The Phoenix-based chain says the cuts will trim costs ahead of pool season.