Author: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY

Costco is raising its minimum wage to $16 an hour, leapfrogging competitors including Target and Amazon. The pay hike goes into effect next week.

L Brands plans to close up to 50 more Victoria’s Secret stores in 2021 while opening 50 more Bath & Body Works locations in the U.S. and Canada.

The IRS is extending tax season for Texas residents because of winter storms. The deadline of the Lone Star State is June 15, instead of April 15.

Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day or Margarita Monday. But the made-up day is different amid the COVID pandemic. Chili’s has several margarita deals.

Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. The free ice cream event was held annually on the first day of spring.

Toro is recalling about 6,700 snowblowers that pose an amputation hazard. The items were sold at Home Depot and Ace Hardware stores and online.

Walmart is raising pay for 425,000 employees starting March 13, the retail giant announced Thursday.

Krispy Kreme is commemorating the Mars landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover with the special Mars donut. It’s only available Thursday, Feb. 18.

The Chicken Sandwich War of 2021 continues to heat up with McDonald’s and Burger King making announcements about menu additions.