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BJ's Wholesale Club Introduces In-Store Robot, Faces Backlash from Customers
BJ introduces the Tally robot for inventory and faces customer backlash, likening it to a horror scene.
Rainbow Shops Offers 40% Off Liquidation Sales Before Closure
Rainbow Shops offers 40% off as it prepares to shut its Hamilton Mall store in New Jersey. (Photo : Pexels/GustavoFring) Rainbow Shops offers a 40% discount on all items as it prepares to close its store at a struggling mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
Stop & Shop Decision to Close 32 Stores Stirs Emotions Among Patrons
Stop & Shop will close 32 stores in five states by year-end, affecting jobs and local shopping. (Photo : Unsplash/FikriRasyid) Stop & Shop is set to close 32 underperforming stores across five New England states by year's end.
H-E-B Customer Reports Frequent Overcharging, Claims Prices Change at Checkout
H-E-B customer shares frustration on social media after frequent overcharging, raising concerns about price accuracy.
Target Customer Vows to Boycott Store Over New Checkout Policy
Target's new checkout policy, which limits self-checkouts to 10 items, sparks mixed reactions and vows of boycott from some customers.
Walmart Sensory-Friendly Hours Receive Mixed Reviews, Some Seek Further Extensions
Walmart's sensory-friendly hours received mixed reactions; some shoppers appreciated the quiet, while others wanted further extensions and improvements.
Dollar Tree’s $1.25 Hand Soaps Go Viral for Bath & Body Works Similarity
Dollar Tree's $1.25 soaps, similar to Bath & Body Works, go viral as budget-friendly dupes. (Photo : Pexels/SarahChai) A Dollar Tree shopper found amazing dupes in the beauty aisle, including ScentHappy products, which are much cheaper alternatives to a popular brand.
Hy-Vee Announces Sweeping Price Tag Overhaul in 230 Stores Following Walmart's Lead
Hy-Vee confirms nationwide price tag overhaul in 230 stores, partnering with VusionGroup after Walmart's digital tag test.
Redbox, Chicken Soup Say Goodbye as Shoppers Mourn Nationwide Store Closures
Redbox closes due to parent company's liquidation, shutting 24,000 kiosks, causing 1,000 job losses, and leaving shoppers and creditors awaiting payments.
Stein Mart Bankruptcy Results in Closure of 300 Stores, Sierra Steps Up
Stein Mart's bankruptcy led to 300 store closures; Sierra expanded into a vacated Kansas City location.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Divorce Creates Uncertainty for NC Shoppers
Dollar Tree seeks a buyer for Family Dollar, leaving the future uncertain for North Carolina shoppers who rely on its affordable goods.
Wendy's and Jersey Mike's Adjust Operations, Reduce Staff in Response to $20 California Wage Hike
Wendy's and Jersey Mike's cut jobs and hours in California due to the new $20 minimum wage.
Semicolon Bookstore Expands to Magnificent Mile with New Wrigley Building Location
Semicolon Bookstore opens new Magnificent Mile location with a unique candy section. (Photo : Pixabay/LubosHouska) Semicolon Bookstore is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at the South Tower, 400 N Michigan Avenue, on the Magnificent Mile this July 12th.
Kroger Shoppers React as 579 Stores Are Listed for Sale After Merger Announcement
Kroger and Albertsons list 579 stores for sale, hoping to ease merger concerns. (Photo : Pixabay/Tom) Kroger and Albertsons have shared a list of nearly 600 stores they plan to sell.
Qdoba to Launch 30 New Stores in Carolina, Expanding Southeast Reach
Qdoba Mexican Grill plans to open 30 new stores in the Carolinas with Thrive Restaurant Group to expand its fast-casual dining presence in the Southeast.
Quiznos Partners With Pump & Pantry for Six Locations Nebraska Expansion
Quiznos partners with Pump & Pantry to open six new Nebraska locations, expanding its North American presence.
Denny's Restaurant Bids Farewell to Middletown After 45 Years
Denny's in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, closed after 45 years, reflecting a broader trend of closures due to rising costs and inflation while new locations are planned.
Dollar Tree's $3 Storage Bins See High Demand, Compete Closely With Target's Higher Priced Alternatives
Dollar Tree's $3 bins are in high demand, challenging Target's costlier options and winning over shoppers nationwide.
7-Eleven Mega Millions Ticket Awards $1 Million to Lucky Nashville Local
A Nashville resident won $1M from a Mega Millions ticket at 7-Eleven but missed the $162M jackpot; the next draw is $203M.
Walmart Shoppers Criticize New Cart Design for Promoting Wasteful Behavior
Walmart's new larger carts, linked to wasteful spending, face backlash for promoting excessive shopping and discomfort among shorter shoppers.
First Big Chicken Store by Shaquille O’Neal to Open in Massachusetts
Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken opens its first Massachusetts location on July 10 at Northshore Mall, Peabody, offering year-long deals to early customers.
Fazoli'z Abruptly Shuts Down One of Its 200 Locations
Fazoli'z abruptly closes its Indiana location, marking another recent closure in the region. (Photo : Pexels/AndreaPiacquadio) Fazoli'z Italian Restaurant, a beloved small-town spot, has abruptly closed its Indiana location.
LL Flooring Considers Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales and Home Renovation Cuts
LL Flooring, facing financial troubles with 442 stores across 47 states, considers bankruptcy due to falling sales from decreased home renovations and high interest rates.
Big Lots Stock Hits All-Time Low as Financial Struggles Continue
Big Lots hit new stock low, faces bankruptcy amid ongoing financial woes and plans for more store closures.
WinCo Foods Settlement Approaching Deadline, Hours Left to Claim $200
There are hours left to claim $200 from WinCo's lawsuit over undisclosed surcharges. (Photo : Pexels/MichaelBurrows) The deadline to claim a $200 payment from the WinCo Foods settlement is approaching.
Sam's Club Changes Free Shipping Perk for Plus Members in August
Starting August 19, 2024, Sam's Club Plus members must spend at least $50 for free shipping or same-day delivery; orders under $50 will have an $8 fee.
Frisco-based Layne's Chicken Fingers Announces Expansion Through Franchise in Austin
Layne's Chicken Fingers, based in Frisco, is expanding with franchisees Shahroz Khan and Noah Cara, planning to open 20 locations in Austin and Central Texas.
Costco Shoppers Feel Scammed by Little-Known Membership Pricing Rule
Costco's renewal rule, charging full price for only ten months of membership, leaves shoppers feeling deceived and short-changed.
Chuck E. Cheese Franchise Set to Open in Eccles
Chuck E. Cheese opens in Eccles, Guyana, promising a fun-filled venue for family entertainment. (Photo : Pexels/PolesieToys) J's Group of Companies announced securing Guyana's Chuck E.
Walgreens Customers Face Uncertainty as Store Closures Loom Nationwide
Walgreens plans to close many stores nationwide, creating uncertainty for customers needing medications and essentials.