Columbus, OH

The US Sun

THERE is no better feeling than getting to the cash register and realizing some of your items are ringing up at an additional discount. However, one Dollar General shopper was left devastated after realizing a cashier's actions left him paying more than he would have if he never received – or accepted – the extra savings.

Dollar General cashier provides unexpected discounts at the register, but shopper still ends up paying $8 more

Henderson, NY

ONE Walmart shopper is furious after they noticed that they were charged an extra six dollars for using the retailer's self-checkout machines. The machines have angered many of the big-box retailer shoppers. The social media user seethed about the bizarre charge in a lengthy post on Facebook. "Y’all, please pay...

‘Stop ripping us off!’ rages Walmart shopper ‘charged $6 more at self-checkout than shelf cost – & warns ‘pay attention’

CBS Denver

Where Americans shop — and how much they pay — for groceries could hinge on the outcome of a trial starting Monday over whether the proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is likely to raise prices for consumers. The Federal Trade Commission in February filed suit to block the $24.6 billion deal, arguing it would reduce industry competition, hike grocery prices and worsen working conditions for workers. Kroger and Albertsons say joining forces would benefit shoppers by helping the enlarged company compete with discount stores and online rivals. The hearing in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, is expected to run up...

Will Kroger and Albertsons be allowed to merge? Here's what to know.

The Boot

Sorry, Target shoppers: The popular nationwide shopping chain recently announced that it is going to stop accepting a certain form of payment this year. Scripps News reports Target will no longer be accepting personal checks as a form of payment. The transition away from personal checks began on July 15.

Sorry, Shoppers: Target Is No Longer Accepting This Popular Form of Payment

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NewsNinja

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Irving, TX

A WALMART shopper has been left confused after talking with a store manager about why all self-checkouts have been scrapped. Taking to Facebook, Charlie Hibdon from Irving, Texas, shared his disaster shopping experience at his local Walmart Supercenter and the bizarre conversation that followed. The shopper explained how a few...

Walmart shopper given ‘head-scratching’ explanation from manager after ditching cart over 30min wait & checkout disaster

Hendersonville, NC

A FURIOUS Walmart shopper has hit out at the retailer, claiming their checkout process is disorganized and inefficient. The chain's reliance on self-checkout in several stores across the US has been a source of controversy for many. Shoppers have flooded to social media to complain about understaffed stores and long...

‘Just walked out’ fumes Walmart shopper who left cart with $130 of groceries after store had 19 unmanned registers

Insider

McDonald's global comparable sales dropped 1%. CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company hadn't homed in strongly enough on value.

McDonald's just admitted that it's too expensive, and it's driving some customers away

Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Louisiana Walmart shoppers are noticing a major shift in Walmart's pricing policy. It could change the way and where you choose to shop.

Louisiana Shoppers React to Walmart's 'Major' Pricing Change

GOBankingRates

Dollar Tree sells all of your everyday essentials year-round, but it also has a large selection of party supplies, balloons and seasonal decorations for every holiday and occasion. Most items cost...

8 Items To Get at Dollar Tree for Labor Day That Cost Way More at Walmart

Smyrna, GA

A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]

‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move

Business Insider

Delivery workers for Instacart and Walmart's Spark say all the locked-up merchandise at stores means delivering orders on time is hard.

Some Walmart and Walgreens stores are locking up so much stuff that delivery workers are avoiding them

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper to discuss his time serving as former President Donald Trump’s national security adviser.

McMaster was asked if he’d work for Trump again. Hear his response

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Food and supply prices keep rising. And, we’re in the season of parties, picnics and vacations. Even if you aren’t entertaining, it’s always a good time to look for deals. We did the math comparing grocery store,...

How to Save Money by Shopping at Restaurant Supply Stores

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Greenville, OH

POLICE have warned of a Walmart money scam targeting shoppers. Citizens are urged to hang up if they receive a call from a man posing as a police officer who tells them to purchase a Walmart money card. On August 12, 2024, the Darke County Sheriff’s Office in Greenville, Ohio, revealed that citizens were receiving […]

Walmart shoppers told to hang up immediately if they receive gift card call – two clues to stop losing money

Five Below is one of those places where you can get a lot with a small budget. Nearly everything in the store catalog costs $5 or less, and you can get a real bargain if you know what to look for....

These Are the Top 4 Items Americans Are Buying at Five Below

Texas State

Favor Delivery, the H-E-B-owned delivery app offering groceries, restaurant meals, alcohol and household items in Texas, has added a new option called H-E-B Now that lets customers get up to 15 grocery items in 45 minutes or less, according to a Friday announcement. With H-E-B Now, customers can shop a...

H-E-B adds quick delivery for small orders

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Paying money to get your own cash: Some big retailers charge for cash-back requests, federal agency finds

Many US retailers offer the option to get cash back when you make a purchase with a bank debit card or prepaid card. But some charge...

Paying money to get your own cash: Some big retailers charge for cash-back requests, federal agency finds

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