Washington / Bloomberg Costco Wholesale Corp. posted second-quarter earnings that trailed analysts’ estimates as higher-income shoppers show signs of curtailing spending. Net income fell 8.7 percent to $546 million, or $1.24 a share, the Issaquah, Washington-based company said in a statement. Analysts estimated $1.28 a share, on average. Same-store sales in the US, a closely watched measure by investors, increased …

NEW YORK / AP US airlines are looking to serve Cuba primarily from their large hub cities, with Havana being the most popular destination. At least eight carriers submitted applications to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) outlining what routes they would like to fly. The government will spend the next few months reviewing the requests and is expected to …

Sunaina Rana / EMIRATES BUSINESS Mama Fu’s Asian House, the USA-based restaurant concept specialising in fresh and innovative Asian cuisine, launches its first international location in the UAE this November. Mama Fu’s promises a new gastronomic experience offering an inventive menu inspired by the cuisines of Vietnam, Korea, China, Japan, and Thailand. The brand is all set to launch a …