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.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.
FDA issues warning after spike in eye injuries from alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J&J, Costco agree to settle lawsuit with consumers over recalled sunscreen
Several customers sued the companies over recalled sunscreen that contained benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other cancers.
Several customers sued the companies over recalled sunscreen that contained benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other cancers.
Oprah's Favorite Things 2021 list revealed for holiday season
Oprah Winfrey’s annual holiday gift list features items from Ciara, Jessica Alba, Chef Eric Ziebold and more.
Oprah Winfrey’s annual holiday gift list features items from Ciara, Jessica Alba, Chef Eric Ziebold and more.
Halloween costumes are in 'official' shortage, non-profit declares
Many retailers blame the Halloween costume shortage on pandemic-related global supply chain issues.
Many retailers blame the Halloween costume shortage on pandemic-related global supply chain issues.
HelloFresh supplier recalls onions amid fast-growing salmonella outbreak
There are 652 illnesses tied to the salmonella outbreak.
There are 652 illnesses tied to the salmonella outbreak.
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
FTC warns of Google Voice verification scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.
Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Kimberly-Clark planning further price increases to mitigate inflationary pressures
Kimberly-Clark last hiked prices in July.
Kimberly-Clark last hiked prices in July.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Kellogg’s sued for $5M over alleged lack of strawberries in Pop-Tarts
An Illinois woman claims Kellogg’s engaged in deceptive advertising by not clearly showing strawberry Pop-Tarts have other ingredients in them.
An Illinois woman claims Kellogg’s engaged in deceptive advertising by not clearly showing strawberry Pop-Tarts have other ingredients in them.
Salmonella outbreak linked to salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's, CDC says
A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.
A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
Pumpkin supply impacted by extreme weather and supply chain issues
Tough growing conditions are caused by drought in the West, rain in the Northeast
Tough growing conditions are caused by drought in the West, rain in the Northeast
Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray after deadly bacteria detected
Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles of an aromatherapy spray after the CDC detected a rare, deadly bacteria and is investigating two deaths linked to the product.
Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles of an aromatherapy spray after the CDC detected a rare, deadly bacteria and is investigating two deaths linked to the product.



















