Advance estimates show U.S. retail and food‑service sales dipped 0.2% in January to $733.5 billion, with pharmacies and apparel among the weakest while home‑improvement and online sellers held up.

Federal regulators say Ford will recall about 1.74 million U.S. vehicles after backup-camera software and module faults can blank, flip or invert rearview images. Ford plans free software updates or dealer repairs.

The NFL opened a vendor portal for the 2027 Draft; DMV small and diverse businesses can apply by March 31 to be listed for contracting opportunities.

ISM's Services PMI rose to 56.1 in February, the strongest in 3½ years, but rising oil from a widening Middle East war threatens to blunt that momentum.

Tight supply in the D.C. suburbs has retailers racing for the few available storefronts; grocers and service tenants are backfilling former big-box spaces.

Dunkin' has closed its Twinbrook Shopping Center shop at 2006 Veirs Mill Rd in Rockville, with a posted notice directing customers to nearby Rockville Pike locations.

About 81,800 Babysense Max View parent displays are being recalled after reports they can overheat and spark while charging.

The FCC approved Charter’s $34.5B acquisition of Cox, moving the deal past a major federal hurdle and leaving a large Cox presence in Sandy Springs. State approvals remain.

Raleigh-based Cherry Bekaert has named a D.C. market leader and says it will grow headcount and expand Northern Virginia office space after a string of local acquisitions.

Ford is calling back 4.3 million pickups and SUVs after a software bug that can disable trailer‑brake and signal functions while towing. The automaker says a software update will fix the issue.

Weber has recalled more than 3.2 million wire-bristle grill brushes after reports that bristles detached and were ingested, sometimes requiring medical treatment.

FedEx sued the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down. The filing raises hard questions about who will get billions back.

A neighborhood tip says Streets Market will open at The Ellington at 1301 U St NW, adding another grocery option to the busy U Street corridor. Details and timing are still pending.