A software update and payment‑processor error left roughly 200 Bay Area customers temporarily charged 100x for gas; 7‑Eleven says it will issue refunds plus $500 payouts.

Lululemon opens a new store in Downtown Disney, offering athletic apparel for park visitors, and features a Disney-themed collection. The store occupies the former ESPN Zone space and operates with extended hours.

New York City set a record by awarding $6.9 billion in contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, aiming to surpass the OneNYC goal of $25 billion by FY 2026.

Permit filings show Hobby Lobby plans to renovate a 69,134‑square‑foot anchor at Meyerland Plaza, a move that would bring another national big‑box tenant to the Beechnut and Loop 610 corner. The work is tentatively slated for Aug. 2026–Mar. 2027.

A nearly 100-year-old San Antonio costume store will begin liquidation sales in January and is set to close at the end of February, managers say.

Instacart settled with the FTC for $60 million over claims of deceptive fees and marketing, including hidden costs and issues with its membership program. The company denies wrongdoing but faces share drops and scrutiny.

Target's website and app faced disruptions, causing issues for last-minute holiday shoppers. The retailer acknowledged "intermittent issues" amidst numerous customer complaints about order confirmations and charges.

Barnes & Noble is set to open at the Hyde Park Shopping Center; neighborhood indie booksellers warn the chain could shift customers and are rallying shop-local efforts.

Terraform’s plan administrator sued Chicago-based Jump Trading for $4 billion, alleging secret deals and market manipulation tied to the 2022 Terra‑LUNA collapse. The case will be litigated in federal court in Chicago.

Lululemon opened a 9,000+ sq ft Highland Village flagship in Houston with the brand’s first in‑store La La Land Kind Cafe and holiday discounts.

IRS confirms slot wins will only trigger a W‑2G at $2,000 starting Jan. 1, 2026 — a change casinos say will cut handpays and paperwork. Regulatory details and guidance are still rolling out.

White Settlement's TinkerLab, a STEM activity hub, is resuming sessions in January after a brief holiday break. The library invites kids to engage in hands-on learning, with an extra session for homeschoolers planned.

The Charlotte Small Business Ecosystem Assessment reveals local entrepreneurs' challenges and strengths and establishes an action plan for growth and resiliency by 2026.