USPS raises prices for holiday season; some deliveries to take longer
Changes to delivery speeds and prices came to the U.S. Postal Service this week.
US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
4 indicted in alleged scheme to launder Target gift cards
The suspects obtained more than 5,000 fraudulently purchased Target gift cards, then distributed them to "runners" who used the cards at stores primarily in Los Angeles and Orange counties to purchase electronics and other items.
COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.
Astro: Amazon introduces new 'The Jetsons'-like robot
Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but it's no Rosey the Robot.
Costco limits purchases on paper goods, water & key items amid supply chain delays
Bath tissues, roll towels, Kirkland signature water and high-demand cleaning products may see purchase limits
Walmart won’t offer layaway option this holiday season
Layaway won’t be an option for holiday shoppers at Walmart, but the company is introducing another way to purchase through installments.
Snorkels sold at Costco recalled over drowning hazard
Snorkels sold exclusively at Costco are being recalled amid reports that the products can leak and pose a drowning hazard, U.S. officials say.
Millions of Boppy products recalled after link to infant deaths
3.3 million Boppy products have been recalled after at least eight infant deaths were reportedly tied to the company's newborn loungers.
Costco warns customers over delays on essential household item
Costco Wholesale is issuing a warning to customers that have purchased toilet paper and other common household items online, saying they may face delays in receiving their orders.
Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment
People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.
Dollar store chains are leading retail store openings in US: report
Three of the country’s leading dollar store retail chains – Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – are opening up more stores than most big-box retailers in 2021, according to data from Coresight Research.
Costco brings back item limits in some stores amid COVID-19 surge
Costco appears to be reinstating purchase limits on some items as the U.S. is again inundated with a devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.
PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk
PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.
Use of certain N95 masks should stop due to ‘serious’ quality concerns, FDA says
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Amazon partners with Affirm to give shoppers buy-now-pay-later option
Amazon is teaming with payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option that does not involve credit cards.
$53 million worth of fake designer products seized by officials in LA
Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 39,000 counterfeit designer products coming from China.
Hoverboard battery packs sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon recalled over fire hazard
Razor issued a recall for 237,000 lithium-ion GLW battery packs.
Infant toy sold exclusively on Amazon recalled over drowning hazard
The blue plastic bath seats were advertised for babies 6 to 12 months old on Amazon.com.