Rising inflation not stopping consumer spending, new data shows
Personal incomes, which provide the fuel for future spending increases, rose 0.5% in October after having fallen 1% in September, a reflection of a drop in government support payments.
Personal incomes, which provide the fuel for future spending increases, rose 0.5% in October after having fallen 1% in September, a reflection of a drop in government support payments.
Expect to pay more for Christmas trees, experts say
Experts said tree buyers should expect to pay between 10% and 30% more for both live trees and artificial trees
Experts said tree buyers should expect to pay between 10% and 30% more for both live trees and artificial trees
Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Conagra Brands recalls some Birds Eye broccoli tots due to presence of small rocks, metal fragments
Conagra Brands has received two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled products.
Conagra Brands has received two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled products.
Hand sanitizer recalled over resemblance to water bottles
Over 150,000 units of American Screening's hand sanitizer are being recalled.
Over 150,000 units of American Screening's hand sanitizer are being recalled.
Target to permanently keep stores closed on Thanksgiving
Retailers last year were forced to limit crowds in stores during the pandemic - a shift that appears to have been fortuitous.
Retailers last year were forced to limit crowds in stores during the pandemic - a shift that appears to have been fortuitous.
CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Biden asks FTC to investigate 'illegal conduct' by oil, gas companies as prices surge
President Biden called for the FTC to probe whether oil and gas companies are engaging in criminal conduct by profiting from artificially high prices at the pump.
President Biden called for the FTC to probe whether oil and gas companies are engaging in criminal conduct by profiting from artificially high prices at the pump.
DoorDash driver defecates in customer's residential lobby after dropping off order
A DoorDash driver in Southern California was seen on surveillance video using a customer's residential building lobby as a toilet after dropping off an order.
A DoorDash driver in Southern California was seen on surveillance video using a customer's residential building lobby as a toilet after dropping off an order.
Recall: Small metal, glass pieces found in Kool-Aid mix sold at Costco, Stater Bros.
The small pieces of glass or metal were possibly introduced to the drink mix during production, according to a recall notice shared by Stater Bros.
The small pieces of glass or metal were possibly introduced to the drink mix during production, according to a recall notice shared by Stater Bros.
Los Angeles' new plastic utensil law takes effect
Hoping to reduce plastic waste, a Los Angeles city ordinance took effect Monday making disposable foodware, including utensils and napkins, only available at restaurants when requested by customers.
Hoping to reduce plastic waste, a Los Angeles city ordinance took effect Monday making disposable foodware, including utensils and napkins, only available at restaurants when requested by customers.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Subway tuna sandwiches contain chicken, pork and cattle, latest lawsuit claims
A third lawsuit accusing Subway of deceiving the public about its tuna products said lab testing shows they contain animal proteins such as chicken, pork and cattle, and not the advertised "100% tuna." Subway says an independent lab verified their tuna is yellowfin or skipjack tuna.
A third lawsuit accusing Subway of deceiving the public about its tuna products said lab testing shows they contain animal proteins such as chicken, pork and cattle, and not the advertised "100% tuna." Subway says an independent lab verified their tuna is yellowfin or skipjack tuna.
Experts suggest shopping early for Thanksgiving dinner as food prices continue to rise
Consumer prices are seeing the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. Recent data from the Consumer Price Index show food prices rose 4.6% since September 2020.
Consumer prices are seeing the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. Recent data from the Consumer Price Index show food prices rose 4.6% since September 2020.
AARP: Veterans, active service members more likely to be targeted by scammers
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
Dozens of Hertz customers allege company had them falsely arrested over rental cars reported stolen
More than 100 Hertz customers are suing the rental car company, claiming police arrested them after Hertz falsely reported their rented vehicles as stolen.
More than 100 Hertz customers are suing the rental car company, claiming police arrested them after Hertz falsely reported their rented vehicles as stolen.
Playground sets sold at Costco, Lowe's recalled over entrapment hazard
The recalled products are marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems and Gorilla Playsets.
The recalled products are marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems and Gorilla Playsets.
Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.