BUSINESS

Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?

Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.

With limited lodging in rural Japan, Lawson offers a creative solution: rentable parking spaces.

A growing trend in automation is reshaping how everyday items reach store shelves in Shenzhen, China.

Costco shoppers are making ice cream floats for under $3, and you can too with this clever trick.

Once a risky proposition, food trucks have become gourmet pit stops that can rival the fanciest eateries.

Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback vibes.

Spot a surplus of pumps in one small area? You're seeing Hotelling's Law in action.

If shoppers have one complaint about Costco, it’s that the employees posted at the exits to take a marker to customers’ receipts seem vaguely insulting. Here’s the real reason behind why it happens.

Costco’s answer to Sam’s Club’s “Scan & Go” is finally here, offering faster checkouts and app-based payments for bulk shoppers.

For some local economies, national parks can be cash machines.

One of America’s great early engineering achievements, the Erie Canal turns 200 years old in 2025.