The once-popular retailer is planning to launch about 30 new stores, which will include seasonal shops that resemble the model used by Spirit Halloween. 

Snail mail stands out when consumers are overwhelmed by digital ads.

As part of the proposed settlement, the credit card companies will temporarily lower the swipe fees for merchants. But not everyone sees this as a satisfying end to a legal battle that stretched on for 20 years.

“Wicked: For Good,” “Zootopia 2,” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” are all hitting theaters near the end of the year and could help push the movie industry to its best fourth quarter in six years.

From the BBC World Service: ITV is in talks with Sky, owned by Comcast, to sell its TV business for roughly $2 billion.

Southwest’s customer of size policy gave larger-bodied passengers a rare break on the cost of an extra seat. The airline will cut that accommodation early next year.

From the BBC World Service: The fast-fashion giant was hoping to celebrate its first physical store opening in Paris today, but a dark cloud hangs over the retailer.

The recent publicity could allow the company to get a good deal on Kenvue, which makes Tylenol, Band-Aids, and other household products.

From the BBC World Service: Starbucks is selling the majority stake of its business in China as part of a $4 billion deal.

The chipmaker has made dozens of investments in AI-related companies just this year, including its latest in Nokia.