https://www.latimes.com/people/caroline-petrow-cohen Content published by Caroline Petrow-Cohen. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:14:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/trader-joes-to-open-5-new-locations-in-california The grocery chain Trader Joe's said on its website that 21 locations are opening soon, including five in California. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:14:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/trader-joes-to-open-5-new-locations-in-california https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/23-and-me-congressmen-letter Three congressmen on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to the genetic testing company 23andMe on Thursday, asking the company questions about its data privacy policies. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:34:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/23-and-me-congressmen-letter https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-15/zoox-explainer Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced plans to bring a fleet of test vehicles to Los Angeles this summer. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:16:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-15/zoox-explainer https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/doordash-rolls-out-food-delivery-robots-in-los-angeles The food delivery company DoorDash announced a partnership with Coco Robotics to bring food delivery robots to sidewalks in Los Angeles and Chicago. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:20:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/doordash-rolls-out-food-delivery-robots-in-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/los-angeles-importers-and-exporters Business owners across Los Angeles who rely on imported goods are bracing for higher prices as Trump imposes steep taxes on products from several countries. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/los-angeles-importers-and-exporters https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-07/tesla-stock-drop-elon-musk-trump-ev-market-doge Tesla shares fell sharply Monday after an analyst cut his price target, pointing to President Trump's aggressive tariffs and Elon Musk's controversial role in his administration. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:48:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-07/tesla-stock-drop-elon-musk-trump-ev-market-doge https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-02/consumers-rush-to-buy-cars-ahead-of-tariffs-trump-dealerships-honda-toyota With vehicle prices expected to rise sharply as a result of Trump's auto tariffs, many consumers are rushing to make purchases before the tariffs take effect. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:10:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-02/consumers-rush-to-buy-cars-ahead-of-tariffs-trump-dealerships-honda-toyota https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-31/popular-california-cannabis-company-moves-to-sell-its-assets The cannabis company Gold Flora is seeking court protection in the face of mounting operations costs and obligations from lawsuits. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:56:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-31/popular-california-cannabis-company-moves-to-sell-its-assets https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-29/23andme-bankruptcy-genetic-testing-privacy-dna The direct-to-consumer DNA testing service 23andMe filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, putting millions of customers' genetic information up for sale. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:00:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-29/23andme-bankruptcy-genetic-testing-privacy-dna https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-24/ags-office-issues-warning-about-23andme-as-shares-tumble Shares in genetic testing firm 23andMe dropped Monday after the company declared bankruptcy and California reminded consumers of their right to have their data deleted. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:42:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-24/ags-office-issues-warning-about-23andme-as-shares-tumble https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-21/musk-reassures-tesla-employees-stock-ev-market-trump In an all-hands company meeting broadcast on X, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk urged employees to hold on to their shares, which have fallen in value by 34% year to date. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:51:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-21/musk-reassures-tesla-employees-stock-ev-market-trump https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-20/deltas-luxury-offering-at-lax-signifies-a-growing-trend Delta Airlines opened a new luxury lounge at Los Angeles International Airport in October, catering to high-end customers who want an elevated travel experience. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-20/deltas-luxury-offering-at-lax-signifies-a-growing-trend https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-17/forever-21-follows-through-with-second-bankruptcy-filing The Los Angeles-based fast fashion retail chain Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy Sunday for the second time in six years after struggling to keep up with competitors. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:55:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-17/forever-21-follows-through-with-second-bankruptcy-filing https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-14/tesla-retaliatory-tariffs-trump-elon-musk-ev-market-ustr In a letter addressed to the U.S. Trade Representative, Elon Musk's Tesla warned that retaliatory tariffs could affect production and harm U.S. companies. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:45:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-14/tesla-retaliatory-tariffs-trump-elon-musk-ev-market-ustr https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-12/teslas-brand-has-taken-a-hit-over-elon-musks-activities-in-washington With Chief Executive Elon Musk playing a prominent role in the Trump administration, many Tesla drivers are no longer happy about supporting the car brand. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:33:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-12/teslas-brand-has-taken-a-hit-over-elon-musks-activities-in-washington https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-11/southwest-checked-bag-charges Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that it plans to end its decades-long practice of offering two free checked bags to every customer. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:28:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-11/southwest-checked-bag-charges https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-06/tesla-robotaxi-explainer Tesla applied for a transportation charter-party carrier permit — a prerequisite for self-driving taxi programs in California — last November. Here's what you should know. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-06/tesla-robotaxi-explainer https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-05/forever-21-fast-fashion-brand Forever 21 is closing its corporate headquarters in downtown Los Angeles and laying off nearly 360 employees ahead of a reported bankruptcy filing. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-05/forever-21-fast-fashion-brand https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-25/forever-21-closing-hq Forever 21, once a popular seller of inexpensive clothes and apparel, appears poised to file for its second bankruptcy in six years. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:12:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-25/forever-21-closing-hq https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-19/nikola-ev-bankruptcy After struggling to raise cash and undergoing several leadership changes, the electric semi truck maker Nikola filed for bankruptcy Wednesday. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:54:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-19/nikola-ev-bankruptcy https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-13/joann-to-close-roughly-half-its-stores-after-bankruptcy-filing Crafts and fabric retailer Joann plans to close around 500 stores, or roughly half its total, as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:20:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-13/joann-to-close-roughly-half-its-stores-after-bankruptcy-filing https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-13/heres-why-egg-prices-are-so-high The price of a dozen eggs has nearly doubled since last year and hit a record high in January. An outbreak of avian influenza in primarily to blame, experts said. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-13/heres-why-egg-prices-are-so-high https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-11/the-future-for-edisons-bottom-line-after-the-fires Edison generates billions of dollars in revenue every year and has a history of passing along the costs of disasters to customers. How will it handle the financial fallout of the Eaton fire remains an open question. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-11/the-future-for-edisons-bottom-line-after-the-fires https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-02/here-are-some-goods-in-the-crosshairs-of-trumps-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china President Trump has threatened to slap tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Here are a few imported goods whose prices may be hit first. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:50:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-02/here-are-some-goods-in-the-crosshairs-of-trumps-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-29/waymo-los-angeles The self-driving taxi company Waymo launched in Los Angeles in November, bringing roughly 100 autonomous vehicles to neighborhoods from Santa Monica to West Hollywood. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:04:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-29/waymo-los-angeles