Its been one of those weeks where business news managed to cover just about everything: food safety, trade drama, housing weirdness, mall nostalgia, layoffs, and even Taylor Swifts love life. Some stories hit directly at everyday lifelike whats in your fridge or how much you pay for a house. Others reminded us how fast global policies can change, or how a logo tweak can wipe millions off a companys market cap.A few themes cut through the noise: Consumers are holding on to what theyve got (whether thats jobs or houses), companies are scrambling to simplify, and global trade still feels as shaky as ever. But there were also signs of experimentationsuch as Delta literally letting customers choose its next destination. Oh, and in case you somehow missed it: The biggest celebrity engagement of the year came this week and brought some very big numbers along with it.Heres a look back at the weeks biggest business stories.Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Nearly 100A salmonella outbreak linked to Country Eggs LLC has infected at least 95 people, most of them in California. The company recalled its Sunshine Yolks large brown cage-free eggs, sold in California and Nevada. If you see code CA-7695 with sell-by dates through September 18 in your fridge, toss them or take them back.Japan Delays Trade Talks With the U.S.Japans top trade negotiator suddenly canceled a Washington trip meant to finalize tariff talks with the Trump administration. The issue? A messy disagreement over whether a new 15% tariff was applied correctly. Until its sorted, a promised $550 billion investment deal is on ice.New Homes Are Now Cheaper Than Old OnesThe housing market has flipped: In June, brand-new homes cost 9% less than existing ones. Builders are cutting prices, shrinking floor plans, and offering incentives like lower mortgage rates. Meanwhile, homeowners with low mortgage rates are holding tight, keeping inventory scarce.Claires to Close Hundreds of StoresThe tween jewelry and accessories chain is shutting down more than 230 Claires stores and 56 Icing stores after filing for bankruptcy again. Private equity owners plan to keep around 950 stores running, but mall staples like Claires are facing the same struggles as many other once-beloved retailers.Kroger Cutting 1,000 Corporate JobsThe grocery giant is laying off nearly 1,000 corporate employees, though store workers wont be touched. The move follows a failed $25 billion merger with Albertsons and news of 60 store closures. Kroger says its all about simplifying operations and reinvesting savings into pricing and growth.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Engagement Is Worth $1.65BSwift and Kelces engagement isnt just headline-makingits billionaire-making. Swift is worth about $1.6 billion, and Kelce around $52 million, for a combined total of $1.65 billion. Theyre rich, but still far behind mega-duos like Beyonc and Jay-Z, who sit at $3.38 billion.Europe Hits Pause on U.S. Shipments Over Tariff ConfusionPostal services in Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Denmark have stopped shipping merchandise to the U.S., thanks to confusion over new tariffs. The U.S. ended its de minimis exemption, which let packages under $800 enter duty-free. Now, with new 15% tariffs, European postal services say they need more clarity before resuming.Cracker Barrels Logo Backlash Wipes Out $100M in ValueCracker Barrels attempt to modernize its logodropping the old-timey uncle on a barrel imagewent over poorly with fans. Social media called it bland, and investors reacted by wiping nearly $100 million off the stocks value. The company has since apologized and promised Uncle Herschel isnt going anywhere.Job Hopping Is Out, Job Hugging Is InRemember when changing jobs almost guaranteed a big raise? Not anymore. A new Bank of America report shows that pay bumps from job hopping have dropped to about 7%, down from double digits a few years ago. With layoffs and uncertainty rising, workersespecially Gen Zersare holding on to the jobs they have.Delta Lets Customers Pick Its Next RouteDelta Air Lines is letting its customers pick its next summer destination. The airline launched a Route Race poll this week in which SkyMiles members and employees can vote on its next European destination: Sardinia, Malta, or Ibiza. The winning route will debut in summer 2026. Its a rare move for Delta, which usually relies on market data instead of customer polls to pick destinations.