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Sam's Club Member Fumes Over Controversial Policy for Early Shopping Hours
Sam's Club's policy limiting early shopping hours to $110 Plus members angers a regular shopper.
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Target Cancels Hundreds of Orders, BTS Fans Left Disappointed
Target's cancellation of BTS album preorders sparks disappointment and frustration among fans, citing delays and seeking answers from the retailer.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Redbox Owner, Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, parent of Redbox, files Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to $1B debt and financial struggles.
Kroger Silent on Overcharging Claims Amid Customer Complaints
Kroger faces backlash for overcharging customers, prompting complaints online and in-store. (Photo : Pexels/ObsahovkaObsahovka) Kroger is facing backlash for overcharging customers.
Sam's Club's Customers Question Enforced Membership Add-On Rules
Sam's Club customers question add-on rules, varying enforcement across locations, and a new $50 minimum order for free delivery Plus members.
Chick-fil-A Customers Mourn Temporary Closure of North Monroe Branch
Chick-fil-A's North Monroe closure saddens Tallahassee fans. Meanwhile, nationwide, fans celebrate the return of the peach milkshake and the debut of the maple pepper bacon sandwich.
Applebee's Manager Under Fire for Handling of Customer Tip Dispute
Applebee's controversy was sparked by the manager's handling of tip disputes; the customer's $150 tip was questioned, sparking online outrage and debate over tipping norms.
Aldi Confirms Major Update on Daylong Hour Changes at 2,387 Stores
ALDI adjusts nationwide store hours for Independence Day; most locations close at 4 pm. Expansion plans include a new store near Meijer in Hillsdale.
Walmart Self-Checkout Issues Lead to Customer Frustration and Abandoned Carts
Walmart faces backlash over self-checkout issues, including long wait times and abandoned carts, prompting the removal of self-service lanes at a Missouri store in April 2024.
Target's Self-Checkout Policy Sparks Consumer Shifts Toward Walmart
Target's self-checkout policy sparks a shift towards Walmart as frustrated shoppers seek better service and shorter waits elsewhere.