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Bank of America and Wells Fargo Among 79 Banks Closing Branches as Customers Shift to Online Banking
79 US banks, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, close branches due to rising online banking.
Aldi Expands Workforce: Hiring Staff for Peterborough Stores
Aldi plans to hire 25 staff in Peterborough, raising pay to support growth and fill roles across levels.
Target's New Return Policy: Brand Check Required for Extended Returns
Target updates return policy: Items must be returned within 90 days, but Target-Owned Brand items can be returned within a year with a receipt.
Dollar General CEO Confirms Strategy Shift: Product Pullbacks and Self-Checkout Reductions
Dollar General cuts self-checkout, removes frequently stolen items, and reduces inventory to combat theft. Plans include 800 new stores and 1,620 renovations by 2025.
Michael Forbes Grille to Close Its Doors After Nearly 40 Years of Service
Michael Forbes Grille to close permanently after nearly 40 years. The founder cites retirement and gratitude for community support. Farewell events planned in June.
Five Below Initiates Price Drops in Select Locations Nationwide, Aiming to Avoid Higher Shopper Expenses
Five Below tests new prices to combat rising costs and meet customer demands for value amid cautious spending trends.
McDonald's Loses ‘Big Mac' Trademark of Popular Burger After 7 Years EU Legal Battle
McDonald's loses "Big Mac" trademark in the EU after a seven-year legal battle with Irish chain Supermac's, allowing other companies to use "Mac" for poultry products.
Dick's Sporting Goods Sees Revenue Growth in First Quarter, Plans for Net Store Closures
Dick's Sporting Goods reports Q1 revenue growth, raises earnings outlook, plans net store closures.
Rubio's Coastal Grill Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again, Closes 48 Locations Amid $100M Debt
Rubio's files Chapter 11 again, closes 48 locations amid $100M debt. (Photo : Unsplash/JuliusYls) Rubio's Coastal Grill, a well-known restaurant chain, has again filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Walmart Enhances Shopping Experience: Sam's Club Members to Skip Receipt Checks with New AI Technology
Sam's Club uses AI to eliminate receipt checks, enhancing checkout speed and overall shopping experience.
Shoppers Flock to Walmart for $60 Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers, Originally $130
Walmart slashes $70 off BUGANI M83 Bluetooth speakers; now just $60 for waterproof, robust sound. (Photo : Unplash/Daniel) Shoppers are crowding Walmart stores nationwide to buy waterproof Bluetooth speakers, discounted from $130 to $60.
Mariano's Mishap: Shopper Discovers Overcharged and Misspelled Tax
Mariano's shopper finds mislabeled, overcharged bag tax; the store promises a quick fix. (Photo : Pexels/KarolinaKaboompics) Shoppers are advised to examine their receipts closely after an incident where a grocery store chain charged a customer too much for city tax.
Taco Bell and Cheez-It Launch Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme and Tostada
Taco Bell and Cheez-It unveil Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme and Tostada, available nationwide June 6.
Trader Joe’s Set to Open Eight New Stores Across Southern California
Trader Joe's announces eight new stores in Southern California, locations confirmed. (Photo : Unplash/HansonLu) A company spokesperson confirmed that Trader Joe's, headquartered in California, is set to open eight new grocery stores in Southern California.
BurgerFi, Rival of In-N-Out, Faces Bankruptcy Threat; Considers Closing Multiple Locations
BurgerFi is considering filing bankruptcy, may close locations, and has struggled financially since COVID-19.
Two CVS Retail Stores in Rhode Island Join New Pharmacy Union
Two CVS stores in Rhode Island join the Pharmacy Guild, marking the first unionization within CVS's founding state.
Safety First: Hooters in Rhode Island Closes Amid Worrying Structural Collapse Warnings
Warwick Hooters closes indefinitely due to concerns about bridge collapse after prior damage and repairs.
Kroger Curbside Pickup Delays Spark Outrage Among Waiting Shoppers
Kroger curbside pickup delays frustrate shoppers; waiting time exceeds 40 minutes. (Photo : Unsplash/MusaHaef) A Kroger customer expressed frustration over the long wait for their curbside pickup order, stating that going inside the store to shop would have been faster.
Dollar Tree Joins Walmart and Target in Launching New Arrivals for Outdoor Essentials
Dollar Tree launches new, affordable summer products alongside Walmart and Target, offering essentials from decorations to sunscreen.
Costco Customer Outcry as Employee Threatens Blacklist Over Policy Abuse
Costco warns that abusing its return policy could lead to a ban. Customers risk blacklisting for questionable returns like old appliances.
Century-Old Cooper's Foods Bids Farewell as Last Store Closes, Aldi Takes Over Previous Location
Century-old Cooper's Foods closes last store; Aldi replaces previous location in St. Paul after 100 years.
Stop & Shop to Close Multiple Locations: CEO Admits "We Are Not Where We Want to Be"
Stop & Shop to close several stores as the CEO admits it hasn't met its goals. (Photo : Pixabay/ElasticComputeFarm) Stop & Shop, a well-known supermarket chain, has announced it will soon shut down several stores.
CVS Announces Third Store Closure in Same Area, Customers Required to Transfer Prescriptions
CVS closes another Troy store; 3rd in the area, customers to transfer prescriptions. Nationwide, 900 stores to shut by 2023.
Trader Joe's Launches New $4 Fruit Spread, Fans Call It "Absolute Perfection"
Trader Joe's new $4.29 cherry fruit spread delights with perfect sweet-tart balance, fans rave about its quality and versatility.
Walmart Responds to Speculation, Maintains Current Hours and Policies
Walmart denies changing store hours or policies, refuting widespread rumors of returning to 24-hour operations.
Channing Tatum's Saints and Sinners Bids Farewell to New Orleans after 12 years
Channing Tatum's Saints and Sinners closes in New Orleans after 12 years. (Photo : Pexels/TimMossholder) Channing Tatum's famous restaurant, Saints and Sinners, has unexpectedly closed its doors.
Chase Customer Outrage: Account Closed Without Warning, Access to Funds Denied
Chase customers share stories of accounts closed without warning, causing financial distress and confusion over the bank's security measures.
Capital One Users Struggle with Login Failures; Online Banking Access Disrupted
Capital One users face widespread online banking issues; login fails since 11 a.m. Friday. (Photo : Unsplash/rupixen) Hundreds of Capital One customers face problems with the bank's online platform.
Panera's Unlimited Sips Club Returns, Sparking Debate Among Starbucks Loyalists
Panera's Unlimited Sips Club returns, offering members significant savings and perks, despite Starbucks' loyal customer base remaining steadfast.
Shopper Discovers $200 Painting Bought for Just $13 at Goodwill Store
Shopper buys $13 Norman Rockwell painting at Goodwill, possibly worth $200. (Photo : Pexels/TimGouw) A shopper at a local Goodwill discovered a painting with a unique detail that could be worth hundreds of dollars.