McDonald's commits to "sustainable beef" -- whatever that is
The fast-food giant wants to cut its carbon footprint, but first it needs to figure out what "sustainable" means
The cost of jobless youth: $9 billion in lost taxes
With unemployment still high among 18- to 34-year-olds, America faces hidden costs
Kraft could face a cheesy meltdown with Velveeta shortage
Some regions are experiencing a lack of the meltable cheese, just as dip season kicks off
Why pricey Super Bowl ads may be a waste of money
The Super Bowl is commanding a record $4 million per ad spot, but a study claims only 1 in 5 ads is effective at triggering purchases
Study: $10.10 per hour would lift 5 million from poverty
A new study finds that almost 5 million Americans would escape poverty if the baseline hourly wage were boosted
Americans' bigger girths spur demand for XL caskets
Wider waistlines are impacting families who need to shell out thousands more for extra-large caskets
Weight loss industry faces growing problem: Fewer dieters
Fewer Americans than ever are watching the scale, crimping business for Weight Watchers and others
Walmart shoppers in China foxed by tainted donkey meat
The retailer is looking like an ass after the popular Chinese snack was revealed to include fox meat
Target says encrypted PIN numbers were stolen
The scope of the data breach worsens with the retailer's admission of stolen debit-card PIN numbers
How a prairie storefront helps the 1 percent become richer
Millionaires are rushing to the "Bermuda of the prairie" to create tax-dodging trusts
After security breach, Target's brand takes a hit
Despite a 10 percent discount offer following the hack, the retailer continued to lose consumers’ respect
McDonald's shutters gaffe-prone employee help site
The fast-food giant was not lovin' the foot-in-mouth site, which recommended workers avoid fast food
"Duck Dynasty" backlash shows red-state spending muscle
In protest of A&E’s decision to suspend the hit show’s patriarch, fans are opening their wallets in support
McWhoops: McDonald’s tells staff to avoid fast food
The fast-food giant makes another blunder, on the heels of its advice on extravagant tipping and unrealistic budgeting
Target offers 10 pct off, but can it win back goodwill?
After complaints of a poor response to its massive security hack, the retailer is trying to win back customers