Visa and Mastercard strike deal to lower merchant fees
The Wall Street Journal says the agreement would end a two-decade-old dispute with merchants, which would result in lowering fees that stores pay…
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Local businesses preparing for winter visitors
Reporter Joaquin Hight spoke to several businesses in Downtown Yuma to see how they are preparing for the visitors, and if they are at all worried…
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Yuma siblings pursue dream of opening tattoo and barbershop
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was this empire. We visited Empire Ink and Barber Parlor in the Foothills to highlight how this family went…
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Daybright, Chick-fil-A’s beverage concept, now open
The new chain features handcrafted coffees, iced teas, lemonades, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and some food, like donuts and breakfast…
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Wendy’s set to announce relaunch plan amid slump
The fast food chain is facing some big hurdles: The company’s stock is down 50% year to date, they don’t have a permanent CEO, and recent promotions…
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Apple projects ‘best ever’ December quarter revenue
The company’s latest earnings report, released last week, shows fourth-quarter revenue, climbed to a record or more than $102…
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Amazon to layoff 14,000 corporate workers
In a statement Monday, Amazon’s top HR executive said AI is the “most transformative technology we’ve seen since the internet,” and said the company…
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Toys R Us to open new stores ahead of holiday season
Toys R Us is attempting a comeback ahead of the holiday season as the nostalgic toy retailer announced it will open more than 30 new stores across…
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Bubba’s 33 to help boost Yuma economy
A new restaurant officially opens its doors in Yuma as tens of people waited in line early Monday for the grand opening of Bubba’s…
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President of the European Central Bank on global economy
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the state of the global…
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Bubba’s 33 holds official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Yuma
Bubba’s 33, located at the corner of 16th Street and Fourth Avenue, held its ribbon cutting Friday, with the Yuma Chamber of Commerce and Mayor…
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Sprouts opens location in Yuma Foothills
Residents in Yuma’s Fortuna Foothills are getting a fresh new addition to their…
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Spirit Halloween to open more Christmas stores
Starting in early November, 30 new “Spirit Christmas” locations will open in the Northeast and Great Lakes…
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Gold prices reach $4,000 per ounce for the first time
According to a CNBC report, gold futures crossed the $4,000 per ounce mark Tuesday, and investors seek a safe haven from a weaker dollar,…
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How a costume shop in California is navigating tariffs this Halloween season
The Halloween season is upon us. People are decorating their homes and office spaces with their favorite characters and thinking about their…
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Snapchat places cap on free memory storage
That’s a feature the social media platform started in 2016, which allows people to save videos and photos as opposed to letting them disappear after…
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Rite Aid officially closes all their locations after filing for bankruptcy
The drugstore chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May of this year after previously filling in…
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Imperial County approves first cannabis lounge in Winterhaven
The project will move into the old Jimmy’s Market building on Railroad Avenue, with a retail area in front and a lounge in the back where customers…
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Chick-fil-A to launch new beverage concept
The company says the concept is called “Daybright,” and will focus on specialty drinks including coffees, smoothies and cold-pressed…
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Del Sol opens in Yuma Foothills
A local family owned market is ready to open its doors in Yuma. The new Del Sol Market at the Yuma Foothills received a blessing Thursday…
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