Discount retailer Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it had acquired leases from 170 closed 99 Cents Only stores and has plans to reopen the locations with… ( Read More )
Four Ashburn, Virginia, Starbucks stores hit with anti-Israel graffiti
Four Starbucks in Ashburn, Virginia, were vandalized overnight with anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian graffiti, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department. Officials said Wednesday the store exteriors… ( Read More )
Amazon’s Just Walk Out stores relied on ‘1,000 people in India watching,’ not AI
While Amazon‘s Just Walk Out technology at its Fresh grocery stores was touted as being powered by artificial intelligence, a new report says it actually… ( Read More )
Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns
Ground cinnamon sold by U.S. discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday. The U.S.… ( Read More )
Macy’s to close 150 stores, add more upscale Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury locations
Department store chain Macy’s announced plans Tuesday to close 150 stores, and add more locations for luxury retailer Bloomingdale’s and beauty story chain Bluemercury. The… ( Read More )
New York stores now required to post the extra charges for paying with a credit card
ALBANY, N.Y. — Businesses in New York are now required to clearly post exactly how much their products will cost if customers pay with a… ( Read More )
California bill would ban all plastic bags at grocery stores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill announced Thursday in the state Legislature. California already bans… ( Read More )
California ready to fine retail stores without gender-neutral toy sections
Major retailers in California are now required to have an aisle dedicated to gender-neutral toys under a law that took effect New Year’s Day. Democratic… ( Read More )
Shopping on New Year’s Day 2024? Here’s what stores are open and closed
The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from the holidays and getting… ( Read More )
What stores are open for New Year’s Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
It’s just about time to celebrate New Year’s Eve and say goodbye to 2023. Preparing for a midnight toast and more year-end festivities may require… ( Read More )