Retail and Business

At least 50 homes in Queens, N.Y., burned after Hurricane Sandy sent floodwaters gushing into New York’s five boroughs. The colossal storm submerged cars, tunnels and the subway system, and darkened vast swaths of the …

A drop in exports is hampering the U.S. economic recovery, which is being driven in large part by consumer spending, Bloomberg reported.

Exports fell last quarter for the first time in 3 1/2 years, according …

President Barack Obama’s idea to raise taxes on wealthier Americans is popular even among small business owners, according to The Business Journals.

A poll conducted by the left-leaning Small Business Majority found that more than …

Hy-Vee Inc. and Casey’s General Stores Inc. today announced the launch of a program that will allow customers to save $2 or more per gallon on gasoline at either retailer.

The program will offer discounts …

Incredible Pizza Co., which serves food and offers a range of family entertainment options at 3799 N.W. 86th St. in Urbandale, is changing its name to Incredible Buffet & Fun Center.

Pizza and a range …

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) debenture program provided $2.95 billion to small businesses in fiscal year 2012, according  to an SBA release.

That was a 14 percent increase in …

A national survey of small to medium-sized business owners by Principal Financial Group Inc. found that although they are optimistic about the health of their businesses, they lack confidence in the economy.

Almost half said …

Dice Holdings Inc. reported net income of $11 million for the third quarter, an 18 percent increase from the third quarter of 2011, the company announced Wednesday.

Earnings per share were 17 cents, a 31 …

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. slashed its annual forecast, reported a lower-than-expected third-quarter profit and announced 1,500 job cuts on Tuesday, bleak signs that demand for the chemical company’s lucrative paint and solar …

Lori Kelderman High and Jeff Kelderman, who hold Dunkin’ Donuts franchise rights for an area that stretches east from the Des Moines River, will be opening three new restaurants next year in Central Iowa. The …