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USA Today
16-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
At Home files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will close 26 stores. See the list.
At Home files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will close 26 stores. See the list. Show Caption Hide Caption Michaels acquires Joann brands after bankruptcy filing Michaels is expanding by acquiring Joann's intellectual property and private label brands following the brand's closure after filing for bankruptcy. unbranded - Newsworthy At Home filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, June 16. As a result, the home goods retailer will close 26 "underperforming" stores by Sept. 30. The home goods retailer At Home will close "underperforming" 26 stores by the fall after it filed for bankruptcy on Monday. At Home, a furniture and home decor retailer based in Coppell, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, June 16 as a result of "broader economic and retail-specific market pressures," court documents reveal. As a result, 26 stores, from California to New York, will close by Sept. 30. The bankruptcy filing and store closures come after several other big box retailers have done the same this year, including Big Lots, Joann Fabrics, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's and Party City. Here's what to know about the filing and how it will impact At Home customers. Why did At Home file for bankruptcy? Court documents state that rising interest rates, "persistent inflation" and a growing concern over unsustainable customs costs resulting from increased tariffs, led At Home to file for bankruptcy. As a result, At Home already closed six stores over the past year. "Given the expenses associated with brick-and-mortar operation and the issues affecting the retail industry, a numberof the (At Home) remaining stores are operating at sub-optimal performance levels," court documents reveal. As part of the bankruptcy filing, ownership of At Home will be transferred to a group of hedge funds and investment firms based in New York City, New York and San Francisco, California, as outlined in a news release. What At Home stores are closing? Court documents list the following locations are initial store closure for the year: 6135 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park, New York 300 Baychester Ave. in Bronx, New York 750 Newhall Drive in San Jose, California 2505 El Camino Real in Tustin, California 14585 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami, Florida 2200 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, California 3795 E. Foothills Boulevard in Pasadena, California 1982 E. 20th St. in Chico, California 2820 Highway 63 South in Rochester, Minnesota 26532 Towne Center Drive Suites A-B in Foothill Ranch, California 1001 E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham, Washington 8320 Delta Shores Circle South in Sacramento, California 1361 NJ-35 in Middletown Township, New Jersey 2900 N. Bellflower Boulevard in Long Beach, California 720 Clairton Boulevard in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2530 Rudkin Road in Yakima, Washington 571 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 5203 W. War Memorial Drive in Peoria, Illinois 8300 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia 461 Route 10 East in Ledgewood, New Jersey 301 Nassau Park Boulevard in Princeton, New Jersey 300 Providence Highway in Dedham, Massachusetts 905 S 24th St. West in Billings, Montana 19460 Compass Creek Parkway in Leesburg, Virginia 3201 N. Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 13180 S. Cicero Ave. in Crestwood, Illinois When will At Home close its stores? According to court documents, At Home will close its 26 initial stores by Sept. 30, 2025. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UK job market slowdown raises concerns for international students
The United Kingdom 's rising unemployment rate and shrinking job market are making it increasingly difficult for international students to find work after graduation. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), unemployment rose to 4.6% between February and April 2025, the highest level since mid-2021. More than 109,000 payroll jobs were lost in May alone, marking the sharpest monthly drop in five years. Employers are becoming more cautious due to rising operational costs and economic uncertainty. Job vacancies have declined for the 35th consecutive quarter, falling by 63,000 to a total of 736,000 open positions across the country. These conditions are especially challenging for international students who plan to stay in the UK after completing their studies. Many rely on the Graduate Route visa , which offers up to two years to secure a job. However, with fewer opportunities and higher competition, securing a Skilled Worker visa—often required for long-term employment—has become harder. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 Simple Profitable Strategies That Can Make You 5K Per Day thefutureuniversity Learn More ALSO READ: UK shouldn't repeat US mistakes with international students (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) In April 2025, employer contributions to National Insurance rose to 15% on salaries above £5,000, up from 13.8% on earnings over £9,100. The government also increased both the minimum wage and the national living wage. These changes have raised hiring costs, prompting businesses to reduce recruitment efforts. Even employers who previously supported international hiring are reconsidering due to financial pressure. Live Events Students aiming for careers in finance, technology, or media are finding it harder to access quality roles. ONS data also shows that wage growth, excluding bonuses, slowed to 5.2%—its lowest pace in seven months. For recent graduates, this means that entry-level salaries may no longer be enough to cover rising costs of living, particularly in major cities like London. Some graduates are taking jobs below their skill levels to maintain their visa status. Others are uncertain about their career paths, as a slowdown in hiring could delay or derail plans to gain UK work experience and build global careers. ALSO READ: UK's visa crackdown leaves city of London immigrants in limbo Although inflation has eased slightly to 3.4%, which could lead to interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, employers are still cautious. International students are being encouraged to explore alternative sectors, strengthen their skillsets, and engage with employers early. The UK remains a popular destination for education, but for many international students in 2025, the path to post-study employment is becoming more difficult to navigate.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
The original Laguna Burger is always worth a stop
May 24—The original is usually the best. Located just off Interstate 40 at the eastern edge of the Pueblo of Laguna, the original Laguna Burger and Route 66 Pit Stop beckons travelers. It is on the east side of the I-40 convenience store on historic U.S. Route 66. The immaculate dining room was nearly empty around 2 p.m. on a recent Sunday when I placed my order for a Laguna Burger ($10.99) with no lettuce or tomato. After three days in Flagstaff camping without a vegetable in sight, I probably should have left them on, but green chile is a vegetable, right? I added an order of onion petals ($5.99) and chile cheese fries with green ($6.25), and sat back to wait. I expected the usual 30-minute wait for a freshly grilled burger, but a few minutes later my name was called. The brown paper bag I received at the counter smelled delicious and leaked a bit from the bottom fold. I took the onion petals out of the bag and grabbed one that still glistened from the fryer. It was like a blooming onion or an onion ring without the ring. The petals were perfectly crispy, and the onions were noticeably sweet. Even minutes later, they held a nice crunch. I extricated the Laguna Burger from the bag and the sweet, spicy beef aroma made me drool. It was a crispy, spicy delight that made my eyes water slightly from the flavor of the chile, which had red and green pieces. The pickles added crunch, the cheese added ooze, and the onion added a bit of snap, all complementing the beef patty, which had a nice char on the outside, but remained juicy throughout. As it says on its napkins, "is it the beef." I think it is the whole preparation and delivery. The lack of tomato and lettuce and the light touch of mustard let the meaty flavor of the burger shine. The fries came out of the fryer hot enough to melt the cheese on the chile cheese fries. The starchy potatoes acted as a perfect foil to the spiciness of the chile and were just crispy enough to snap against my teeth. I probably should've added a shake, but being mid-afternoon, I decided I had enough calories in my belly. Outside in the picnic area, you can eat your burger and see a display that explains how the building of Route 66 and then I-40 changed the Laguna community. Laguna, it seems, has long been a friendly stopping point — especially during the Dust Bowl heading west and now heading both directions as people navigate the route that made America. If you are traveling either direction along I-40 it's worth a stop and if you're not traveling this summer, it's worth a trip just for the crispy ends of the beef and the Route 66 experience. In Flagstaff, I had considered waiting for the In-N-Out Burger to open at 10:30 a.m. before I left town. I made a good choice leaving Arizona and heading to New Mexico for the Laguna Burger.
TimesLIVE
14-05-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Uber bets on affordability with shared fixed-route rides, expanded passes
Uber Technologies on Wednesday unveiled a range of new offerings such as shared fixed-route rides and expanded membership passes, targeting consumers seeking cost-effective ways to travel. The ride-sharing app has been looking to invest in more affordable transport and delivery offerings to widen its user base and combat slowing revenue growth in an uncertain economic environment. Uber's new "Route Share" ride option will cost half as much as the company's UberX ride-hail service, by providing pickups every 20 minutes along busy commute corridors. Initially available in US cities such as New York, San Francisco and Chicago, Route Share will operate during weekday rush hours and Uber is considering partnering with employers to integrate pre-tax commuter benefits. The company is also expanding ride passes that help users lock-in lower fares and keep costs predictable.
Bloomberg
14-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Uber Targets Commuters With Cheaper Pooled Rides, Price-Lock Pass
Uber Technologies Inc. is introducing a cheaper pooled rides option and a price-lock pass for commuters, underscoring its focus on attracting more daily users as consumers confront rising costs. The rideshare company on Wednesday announced 'Route Share,' a budget-focused offering that's up to 50% cheaper than a regular UberX and only available during weekday commuting hours. In contrast, its existing pooled rides option cuts costs as much as only 20%. But there's a catch: Route Share pickups run every 20 minutes only 'along busy corridors,' similar to a bus, and passengers may have to walk up to 15 minutes to the pick-up point and share a vehicle with two other people.
