Anne Erickson

5 days ago | bellinghamherald.com | Anne Erickson

Costco held their quarterly earnings call on May 29, and the call brought some good news, as well as a major change for shoppers on the way. As for the earnings, Costco reported an 8% year-over-year sales gain. While Costco doesn't offer an annual outlook, the management on the earnings call said that in general, tariffs have resulted in higher prices and some challenges, so Costco had to work with its supply chain and raise some prices. But, the company still posted a gain.

6 days ago | mensjournal.com | Anne Erickson

There's something comforting and familiar about dining at a longtime burger restaurant. The U.S. has plenty of established burger chains, and those restaurants make sure the traditional hamburger is available to Americans nationwide. There are 84,336 burger restaurants in the U.S. as of 2025, according to IBIS World, so there's a lot of competition in that space. Also, the number of burger restaurants in the U.S. grew 0.9% per year on average between 2019 and 2024, IBIS World states.

1 week ago | wgac.com | Anne Erickson

Every state has its own unique flavor, and that includes businesses that originated in certain states. One thing that makes each U.S. state so unique is its history, and each one has its own story about how that state shaped its destiny when it comes to the kind of businesses and careers that are built in the state. With that in mind, there's a new tally out of the best brand in each state, and it's a fun look into what makes each place in America so special.

1 week ago | mensjournal.com | Anne Erickson

Taylor Swift made a massive announcement on May 30, stating that she officially bought back her masters from Scooter Braun and once again has control of her masters. Swift announced the news in an Instagram message, telling the world that she now has total control over her first six albums. "You belong with me," Swift shared on Instagram. On her website, Swift elaborated on the announcement, and she made it clear that gaining back her masters means so much to her.

1 week ago | mensjournal.com | Anne Erickson

Memorial Day weekend is here, and while the holiday is all about honoring those who lost their lives serving this country, many use this weekend as a time to make that first summer trip. More than 45 millions Americans are expected to travel over the holiday weekend, according to AAA, which is roughly 1.4 million more compared to 2024. Both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have reached a big first before Memorial Day.