Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Amazon to give $500M in special holiday bonuses to front-line employees
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Enbridge sues Michigan after Whitmer demands company shut down oil pipeline
Enbridge, the oil company and owner of the Line 5 pipeline that lies on the floor of the Great Lakes is suing the state of Michigan over demands to shutdown the infrastructure.
INTERVIEW: Challenges Michigan small businesses are facing during pandemic
FOX 2's Roop Raj sat down with Brian Calley, President of the Small Business Association of Michigan, to discuss some of the challenges that small businesses are dealing with right now.
Barry Sanders unhappy with Eastern Market brewery's latest Detroit Lions-related beer
Detroit Lions great Barry Sanders has requested a brewery out of Eastern Market cease the production of a new beer with his likeness on it.
General Motors backs out of Trump lawsuit challenging California's clean-air standards
General Motors says it will no longer support the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California's right to set its own clean-air standards.
U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
Guitar Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge rejects restraining order request by Michigan restaurant association
A federal judge has ruled against an association of restaurant owners in Michigan who sued to stop health orders from closing indoor dining.
Amid Michigan's second COVID-19 surge, customers resume panic-buying at stores
Customers are panic-buying at Michigan retail and grocery stores, the state said. Both government and industry advocates are urging customers to limit purchases.
Ann Arbor businesses battle to stay afloat as U-M campus empties
Those college kids are heading home, and fans are not flocking to town for football games. Now longtime establishments are looking at uncertain futures.
Bars, restaurants brace for new pandemic restrictions as 3 week 'pause' begins
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.
How2Help - If your local restaurant needs a hand during another pandemic pause, we'll get the word out
But you can help keep the doors open. Rob Wolchek shows us some more great places to support with carry-out.
Michigan restaurant association sues health department over COVID-19 orders
The Michigan Restaurant Association has sued the state health department over restrictions that would close indoor operations at restaurants and bars.
How2Help - We visit 2 dining gems in Waterford that need support during pandemic pause
Wednesday is the start of yet another big challenge for restaurant owners as Michigan is ordering indoor dining to shut down for at least three weeks. But you can still help keep those businesses afloat.
Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Full list: Michigan businesses allowed to open, forced to close during three-week pause
As Michigan's small businesses face an unknown future, others are still able to stay open with new restrictions under the 'three-week pause' due to COVID-19 spikes.
President-elect Joe Biden backs student loan relief
President-elect Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt for millions of people, but says that the action should take place in Congress.
Michigan's three-week COVID-19 restrictions kick in
The state's new restrictions close indoor service at restaurants, suspends in-person schooling for high school, reduces the gathering limit on households, and several other changes.
Bowling alleys, movie theaters brace for another shutdown amid surge in COVID-19
For at least three weeks, businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more that are already hurting from a previous COVID shutdown will be closed again. Will they survive?