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Topeka’s Local Shops Prepare for Father’s Day Celebration
Topeka shops stock varied gifts for Father’s Day, from custom shirts to lawnmowers, catering to diverse tastes.
Dickey’s Barbecue Rolls Out Special Sausage Deals at Sam’s Club and Kroger for Father’s Day
Dickey's offers Father's Day sausage deals at Sam’s Club & Kroger nationwide. (Photo : Pexels/Diana ) Dickey's Barbecue celebrates Father's Day with irresistible sausage deals available exclusively at Sam's Club and Kroger locations nationwide.
Fireball Whisky Introduces The Fire Iron: A Golf Club That Dispenses Shots, Just in Time for Father's Day
Fireball Whisky launches the Fire Iron, a golf club that dispenses shots, for Father's Day. (Photo : Pexels/SteveMomot) In celebration of Father's Day, Fireball Whisky launched a novel product on June 4, the Fireball Fire Iron.
Waffle House Announces State-Varying Price Hikes to Support Wage Boosts
Waffle House raises prices to fund pay boosts for staff. (Photo : Unsplash/SimonDaoudi) Waffle House is set to introduce a new pay plan that could result in higher wages for its servers over the next three years.
Express Clearance: Up to 80% Off as 100 Stores Prepare to Close Doors
Express Inc. files for Chapter 11, and plans massive sales up to 80% off as 100 stores close. (Photo : Pexels/AngelaRoma) Express Inc. has declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11, as the clothing company plans to sell most of its stores.
Taco Bell's Latest Hit: New Menu Item Set to Expand Nationwide After Successful City Test
Taco Bell to expand Cheesy Street Chalupas nationwide after successful testing in Indianapolis. (Photo : Unsplash/JarettLopez) Taco Bell is set to introduce a new item to its menu after successful testing in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Alamo Drafthouse Gets New Lease on Life with Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquisition
Sony acquires Alamo Drafthouse, boosting its theater chain presence post-antitrust decree changes. (Photo : Unsplash/FelipeBustillo) Sony Pictures Entertainment, a leading Hollywood movie studio part of the Sony Group from Tokyo, has purchased the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain, which includes two locations in El Paso.
Unexpected Closure: Wells Fargo Announces Shutdown of Pennsylvania Branch
Wells Fargo will close the Bethlehem, PA branch on August 28, shifting its focus to digital banking due to regional trends.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Introduces Exclusive DoorDash Delivery for Select Shoppers at 285 Locations
Academy Sports + Outdoors partners with DoorDash for same-day delivery at 285 stores in 19 states, just in time for Back-to-School season.
Five Guys Shutdown: New Milford Restaurant Closes Abruptly, Leaving Questions Unanswered
Five Guys' New Milford location closes suddenly; locals cite high prices and poor location as likely reasons.
Tex-Mex Favorite Shuts Final City Outlet, Ending an 11-Year Run with 100 Branches
Chuy's Tex-Mex closes its last Kansas City location, ending its 11-year presence amid ongoing challenges.
Walgreens Announces Immediate Closure of Another Store, Part of 150 Location Nationwide Cutbacks
Walgreens is closing more stores as part of a nationwide cutback, impacting local communities and staffing.
Vera Bradley Closes Ohio Store After 40 Years, Launches 50% Off Sale
Vera Bradley closed the Ohio store after 40 years and offered a 50% off sale. (Photo : Pexels/hermaion) Vera Bradley, a company famous for its unique women's bags and luggage, will close its store in an Ohio mega-mall.
Chattanooga Struggles as Food City Closes Permanently, Following Walgreens Shut Down
Chattanooga faces food scarcity after Food City closure, post-Walgreens exit, leaving few local shopping options. A new store is to open but is not easily accessible for all.
Genghis Grill Shuts Down: Customers Shocked as Two Busy Restaurants Close
Genghis Grill, a popular Mongolian stir fry chain, abruptly closes two busy Charlotte locations, surprising many.
IHOP Faces Local Pleas for Reopening After One of Its 1,700 Locations Shuts Down
Wichita Falls IHOP closed indefinitely due to storm damage; locals demand reopening; Starbucks opens nearby.
JCPenney Announces Closure of Wichita Falls Store in September, Liquidation Sale Begins
JCPenney will close the Wichita Falls store in September; the liquidation sale is underway. (Photo : Unplash/NguyenDangHoangNhu) Bargain hunters note that a JCPenney store in Wichita Falls, Texas, is set to close its doors for good on September 22.
Charles Schwab Outage Leaves Over 1,000 Users Unable to Access Accounts
Charles Schwab's outage affects over 1,000 users, causing widespread dissatisfaction and calls for accountability.
Spirit Halloween Boosts Job Market: Plans to Hire 50,000 Seasonal Workers for 2024
Spirit Halloween plans to hire 50,000 workers and open over 1,500 stores in 2024. (Photo : Pexels/AnnaTarazevich) Spirit Halloween, the biggest Halloween store in the country, is gearing up to open more than 1,500 stores in 2024.
Costco Enforces Strict Protocols, Member's Return Leads to Membership Revocation
Costco member's return leads to double refund and membership suspension. She was asked to repay over $400.
Albertsons-Owned Kings Food Market to Close Chatham Store, Only 18 Locations to Remain Amid Rising Food Costs
Kings Food Market in Chatham, NJ, is closing amid challenges; Albertsons focuses on enhancing the remaining 18 stores.
Aldi Defends 25-Cent Cart Deposit, Claims It Lowers Overall Shopping Costs for Consumers
Aldi's 25-cent cart deposit reduces costs, keeps prices low, and ensures tidier parking lots. (Photo : Unsplash/KarstenWinegeart ) Aldi has explained why its 25-cent cart deposit policy could benefit shoppers financially.
Stop & Shop Faces Setback as CEO Announces Store Closures, Admits Discontent
Stop & Shop's CEO admits challenges as the chain plans to close many stores. (Photo : Pexels/lilarts) The CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of Stop & Shop, has openly stated that the grocery chain is struggling after announcing the closure of several stores.
COSTCO Shoppers Uncover Hidden Perks: Two Ways to Maximize Your $60 Membership
Costco membership offers global shopping perks, bulk buying, and exclusive discounts. (Photo : Unplash/OmarAbascal) Costco shoppers are finding out about two little-known benefits that come with their memberships.
JC Penney Final Sale: Bankruptcy Forces Closure of Alabama Store, Only 9 Remain
JC Penney to close its Mobile, Alabama store due to bankruptcy, leaving only nine locations in the state. The store will shut down by September 22.
Red Lobster Confirms Some Locations to Stay Open Amidst Bankruptcy-Driven Closures
Red Lobster keeps some locations open amid widespread closures due to bankruptcy. (Photo : Pexels/AnnaUrlapova) Several Red Lobster restaurants will remain open despite the seafood chain closing many locations following a bankruptcy filing.
Sam's Club Denies Refunds, Prompting Membership Cancellation Threats; Customers Long for Costco's Flexibility
Sam's Club refund issues prompt customer membership cancellations; shoppers prefer Costco's flexibility.
Retail Warning: Multiple Walmart Store Closures Signal Broader Retail Apocalypse, Experts Warn
Walmart closures across the US signal retail challenges, with nine stores shut this year, pointing to broader market shifts.
Walmart Launches Advanced Tracking Technology to Monitor Shoppers' Preferences Before Purchase
Walmart's new tech tracks shopper preferences before purchase, enhancing early marketing strategies.
Foxtrot’s Rumored Return Confirmed: 15 Stores to Open Doors Again
Foxtrot’s Rumored Return Confirmed: 15 Stores to Open Doors Again (Photo : Unplash/MikePetrucci) Foxtrot, a well-known convenience store chain, has officially responded to speculation about its revival.