http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:41 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/09/toledo-firefighter-embarks-on-second-career-helping-first-responders/stories/20261015109 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/09/toledo-firefighter-embarks-on-second-career-helping-first-responders/stories/20261015109#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:23:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/09/toledo-firefighter-embarks-on-second-career-helping-first-responders/stories/20261015109 After 26 years as a Toledo firefighter, Frank Johnston knows firsthand how urgently first responders need time away to decompress. Toledo firefighter Frank Johnston has launched a second career as a travel adviser, focusing on helping fellow first responders find much-needed rest and relaxation from their demanding, stressful jobs on Oct. 16 in Toledo. Toledo firefighter Frank Johnston has launched a second career as a travel adviser, focusing on helping fellow first responders find much-needed rest and relaxation from their demanding, stressful jobs on Oct. 16 in Toledo. Frank Johnston, a Toledo firefighter and new Travelmation travel adviser, is pictured with his wife, Dianna, vacationing in the British Virgin Islands. Frank Johnston, a Toledo firefighter and new Travelmation travel adviser, is pictured with travel companions in Banff, a town in Alberta, Canada. Toledo firefighter Frank Johnston has launched a second career as a travel adviser, focusing on helping fellow first responders find much-needed rest and relaxation from their demanding, stressful jobs on Oct. 16 in Toledo. Frank Johnston, a Toledo firefighter and new Travelmation travel adviser, is pictured vacationing with his wife, Dianna. Toledo firefighter Frank Johnston has launched a second career as a travel adviser, focusing on helping fellow first responders find much-needed rest and relaxation from their demanding, stressful jobs on Oct. 16 in Toledo. Frank Johnston, a Toledo firefighter and new Travelmation travel adviser, vacationed at Calgary Stampede, self-billed as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," an iconic annual 10-day rodeo, exhibition, and festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Frank Johnston, a Toledo firefighter and new Travelmation travel adviser, is pictured vacationing with his wife, Dianna, outside Ivan’s Stress Free Bar on the island of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. Frank Johnston, a Toledo firefighter and new Travelmation travel adviser, is pictured with friends at Lake Tahoe. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/08/why-nintendo-is-betting-on-a-nearly-30-year-old-game-remake-to-win-the-holiday/stories/20261104101 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/08/why-nintendo-is-betting-on-a-nearly-30-year-old-game-remake-to-win-the-holiday/stories/20261104101#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:18:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/08/why-nintendo-is-betting-on-a-nearly-30-year-old-game-remake-to-win-the-holiday/stories/20261104101 Saturday Night Live poked fun at characters from two of the holiday season’s most anticipated video game releases last month: Link from the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Jason from Grand Theft Auto VI. 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' is being played at Nintendo's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 15. The Nintendo stand during the Paris Games Week in Paris on Oct. 22. From left, Mikey Day as Link; Marcello Hernández as Jason from 'Grand Theft Auto VI'; and anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che during 'Saturday Night Live's' Weekend Update segment on Oct. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/07/copper-moon-celebrates-glass-art/stories/20261107096 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/07/copper-moon-celebrates-glass-art/stories/20261107096#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:15:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/07/copper-moon-celebrates-glass-art/stories/20261107096 For Stacy Owen, owner of Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts near Holland, it all started in a tiny house in the 7100 block of Front Street. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/07/thicker-bacon-ditching-breakfast-wendy-s-menu-shakeup/stories/20261107027 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/07/thicker-bacon-ditching-breakfast-wendy-s-menu-shakeup/stories/20261107027#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/07/thicker-bacon-ditching-breakfast-wendy-s-menu-shakeup/stories/20261107027 NEW YORK — Wendy’s reported its seventh consecutive quarter of declining sales, prompting the company to reveal a turnaround plan while rejecting a massive takeover offer. A Wendy's meal. The chain reported another negative quarter on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/3m-agrees-to-pay-more-than-7-billion-to-settle-forever-chemical-groundwater-contamination-claims/stories/20261105097 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/3m-agrees-to-pay-more-than-7-billion-to-settle-forever-chemical-groundwater-contamination-claims/stories/20261105097#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:37:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/3m-agrees-to-pay-more-than-7-billion-to-settle-forever-chemical-groundwater-contamination-claims/stories/20261105097 Chemical manufacturer 3M will pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by groundwater contamination from compounds used in firefighting foam and other consumer products. The 3M chemical manufacturer's building in a suburb of Sydney on May 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/jetblue-raises-baggage-fees-for-a-second-time-as-jet-fuel-prices-stay-elevated/stories/20261105091 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/jetblue-raises-baggage-fees-for-a-second-time-as-jet-fuel-prices-stay-elevated/stories/20261105091#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:03:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/jetblue-raises-baggage-fees-for-a-second-time-as-jet-fuel-prices-stay-elevated/stories/20261105091 JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year, making it more expensive for travelers to check luggage just as the busy holiday travel season gets underway. A Jet Blue Airlines jet pushes back from a gate at the Pittsburgh International Airport in Imperial, Pa., Feb. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/amazon-adds-uber-eats-to-list-of-services-for-amazon-prime-members/stories/20261105090 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/amazon-adds-uber-eats-to-list-of-services-for-amazon-prime-members/stories/20261105090#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:02:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/05/amazon-adds-uber-eats-to-list-of-services-for-amazon-prime-members/stories/20261105090 NEW YORK — Amazon is adding a new perk for its Prime members. In this Nov. 6, 2019, file photo, a restaurant advertises Uber Eats in Miami. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/04/cvs-split-two-companies-major-breakup-health-care/stories/20261104100 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/04/cvs-split-two-companies-major-breakup-health-care/stories/20261104100#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:48:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/04/cvs-split-two-companies-major-breakup-health-care/stories/20261104100 CVS Health said Wednesday it is splitting into two companies, marking one of the largest shakeups in the health-care industry. It’s a major reversal of the mergers that brought together the nation’s largest drug store retailer along with health insurance giant Aetna and pharmacy benefit manager Caremark. The CVS logo is displayed on a pharmacy and retail location Aug. 13, 2025, in Newton, Mass. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/02/canada-s-carney-reports-progress-in-trade-talks-with-us-trump-talks-up-concept-of-a-deal/stories/20261102066 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/02/canada-s-carney-reports-progress-in-trade-talks-with-us-trump-talks-up-concept-of-a-deal/stories/20261102066#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:18:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/02/canada-s-carney-reports-progress-in-trade-talks-with-us-trump-talks-up-concept-of-a-deal/stories/20261102066 TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal, with negotiators set to work toward an agreement in the coming weeks as the countries seek to resolve their bitter trade dispute just days before the U.S. midterm elections. President Donald Trump greets Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney during a summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/02/toledo-woodworker-creates-functional-art-inspires-next-generation-of-makers/stories/20261021005 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/02/toledo-woodworker-creates-functional-art-inspires-next-generation-of-makers/stories/20261021005#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:13:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/11/02/toledo-woodworker-creates-functional-art-inspires-next-generation-of-makers/stories/20261021005 Megan Powell doesn’t just shape wood into beautiful objects — she gives each piece a purpose and a story. Local woodworker Megan Powell poses for a photo at the BuildHER Studio in Toledo on Oct. 26. Local woodworker Megan Powell cuts a piece of wood at the BuildHER Studio in Toledo on Oct. 26. Megan Powell’s Robot Reader lamp pairs her signature wood-and-piping style with a book-holding design. Megan Powell’s Valve Switch lamp features a repurposed water valve that turns the light on. Megan Powell created house-shaped, tap-enabled keepsakes for the Greater Toledo Realtist Association; the built-in technology directs users to the association’s website. Titled "Never Forget," Megan Powell’s wood carving of Africa honors a customer’s wish to help her family remember where they come from. Megan Powell’s handmade cutting board showcases her signature use of multiple wood species, bringing natural color and character to a practical kitchen piece. Local woodworker Megan Powell measures to cut a piece of wood at the BuildHER Studio in Toledo on Oct. 26. Local woodworker Megan Powell gets ready to cut wood at the BuildHER Studio in Toledo on Oct. 26. Local woodworker Megan Powell gets ready to cut wood at the BuildHER Studio in Toledo on Oct. 26. A handmade lamp and cutting board by local woodworker Megan Powell sit on display at the BuildHER Studio in Toledo on Oct. 26. A handmade lamp by local woodworker Megan Powell sits on display at the BuildHER Studio in Toledo on Oct. 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/doordash-offers-17-billion-for-instacart-in-what-would-be-a-big-consolidation-for-grocery-delivery/stories/20261029091 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/doordash-offers-17-billion-for-instacart-in-what-would-be-a-big-consolidation-for-grocery-delivery/stories/20261029091#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:43:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/doordash-offers-17-billion-for-instacart-in-what-would-be-a-big-consolidation-for-grocery-delivery/stories/20261029091 DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart to supercharge its grocery delivery business in what would be a big consolidation in grocery delivery. A food delivery rider waits at a traffic light, March 30, 2020, in Lone Tree, Colo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/wendy-s-struggling-with-beef-prices-and-growing-competition-gets-a-buyout-offer-1/stories/20261029085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/wendy-s-struggling-with-beef-prices-and-growing-competition-gets-a-buyout-offer-1/stories/20261029085#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:08:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/29/wendy-s-struggling-with-beef-prices-and-growing-competition-gets-a-buyout-offer-1/stories/20261029085 Wendy’s shares jumped more than 14 percent Wednesday after noted investor Nelson Peltz made an offer to buy the chain, which has been struggling with high beef prices and aging stores. A sign stands over a Wendy's restaurant, Feb. 25, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/27/carney-says-trump-moving-closer-to-canada-s-trade-demands-as-midterms-loom/stories/20261027084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/27/carney-says-trump-moving-closer-to-canada-s-trade-demands-as-midterms-loom/stories/20261027084#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:35:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/27/carney-says-trump-moving-closer-to-canada-s-trade-demands-as-midterms-loom/stories/20261027084 TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration have picked up slightly, but any progress is because Washington is moving closer to Canada’s demands. Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions from journalists as he arrives for a meeting of the federal cabinet on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/26/franklin-park-mall-closes-deals-with-main-break/stories/20261026088 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/26/franklin-park-mall-closes-deals-with-main-break/stories/20261026088#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/26/franklin-park-mall-closes-deals-with-main-break/stories/20261026088 Franklin Park Mall reopened Tuesday after closing Monday because of a water main break. Franklin Park Mall. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/25/airbnb-guests-dishes-strip-beds-checkout/stories/20261025071 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/25/airbnb-guests-dishes-strip-beds-checkout/stories/20261025071#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/25/airbnb-guests-dishes-strip-beds-checkout/stories/20261025071 Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores like washing dishes, stripping beds, and taking out the trash under a new policy announced last week. The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., May 8, 2021. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/25/in-europe-budget-airlines-thrive-why-not-in-the-u-s/stories/20261025025 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/25/in-europe-budget-airlines-thrive-why-not-in-the-u-s/stories/20261025025#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/25/in-europe-budget-airlines-thrive-why-not-in-the-u-s/stories/20261025025 At the top of one of Ryanair’s European website’s reads “fly FROM 24.99€.” Passengers embark a Wizz air jet at the Lampedusa airport on Aug. 17, 2025. The low-cost carrier model, which works well in Europe, has struggled to succeed in the U.S. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/24/halloween-costume-swaps-reduce-waste-recycle/stories/20261024025 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/24/halloween-costume-swaps-reduce-waste-recycle/stories/20261024025#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/24/halloween-costume-swaps-reduce-waste-recycle/stories/20261024025 LOS ANGELES — Braddock Sandoval perused tables with wigs, a Darth Vader mask, a black tutu, and other items and garments on an unusually sizzling day in Los Angeles. He found a Hawaiian flower necklace and a shark costume and tried them on. Samuel Hernandez, center, looks for a costume for his grandson during a Halloween costume swap Oct. 16 at Occidental College in Los Angeles. People gather at a Halloween costume swap Oct. 16 at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Halloween costumes and accessories are displayed during a Halloween costume swap Oct. 16 at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Sustainable fashion advocate Lexy Silverstein smiles while carrying a bag of costumes dropped off for a Halloween costume swap Oct. 16 at Occidental College in Los Angeles. A stormtrooper mask is displayed with Hawaiian shirts and leis during a Halloween costume swap Oct. 16 at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Braddock Sandoval, a chemistry professor at Occidental College, poses for photos with a costume he picked out Oct. 16 during a Halloween costume swap on the campus in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/19/contents-of-eddie-lee-s-restaurant-and-bar-145-are-up-for-sale-in-online-auction/stories/20261019072 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/19/contents-of-eddie-lee-s-restaurant-and-bar-145-are-up-for-sale-in-online-auction/stories/20261019072#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:09:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/19/contents-of-eddie-lee-s-restaurant-and-bar-145-are-up-for-sale-in-online-auction/stories/20261019072 The final chapter is coming next week for a longtime fixture on Toledo’s dining scene, Eddie Lee’s restaurant, 4700 Nantucket Dr. Eddie Lee’s in Toledo on May 17, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/19/the-first-new-sunscreen-type-in-25-years-has-arrived-on-us-store-shelves/stories/20261019007 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/19/the-first-new-sunscreen-type-in-25-years-has-arrived-on-us-store-shelves/stories/20261019007#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/19/the-first-new-sunscreen-type-in-25-years-has-arrived-on-us-store-shelves/stories/20261019007 WASHINGTON — For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world. A fan puts on sunscreen prior to the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Egypt in Seattle on June 15. Packaging for Neutrogena's new Ultra Sheer SPF 70 sunscreen. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/18/cat-food-investigation-heavy-metals-pesticides-plastic-chemicals/stories/20261018052 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/18/cat-food-investigation-heavy-metals-pesticides-plastic-chemicals/stories/20261018052#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/18/cat-food-investigation-heavy-metals-pesticides-plastic-chemicals/stories/20261018052 Nearly all tested cat foods contain toxic plastic contaminants, the herbicide glyphosate and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic, according to a new investigation provided exclusively to CNN. Seafood-based wet food contained nearly 28 times as much mercury as wet foods made with other meats, especially poultry.