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SHEIN customers have shared their fury after the online retailer raised prices on more than 30% of products. The Chinese-owned company is renowned for its extreme bargain offerings. Fast fashion retailer Shein, known for its China-made clothes, has hiked prices by over a third on some core products, according to...

Shein shoppers fume ‘this is not ok with me’ – as online retailer raises prices on more than 30% of products

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As retailers grapple with the trillion-dollar returns problem, more merchants are beginning to penalize consumers for sending back items. Take Boozt, a Nordic digital department store operating across Europe. The company shared in a press release Tuesday (June 25) that it has banned 60,000 customers who returned “an excessive number” of items. The company shared that it aims to crack down on “serial returners.”

Retailers Crack Down on ‘Serial Returners’

Challenges in the retail environment and the pharmacy industry have led Walgreens Boots Alliance to consider closing as many as 25% of its U.S. retail stores. These Walgreens stores do not contribute to the firm’s adjusted operating income, and the company expects that a “significant portion” of these underperforming stores will be closed over the next three years, Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Tim Wentworth said Thursday (June 27) during the company’s quarterly earnings call.

Walgreens Considers Closing 25% of Stores Amid Consumer Price Sensitivity

Nike continued its shift from direct-to-consumer (D2C) to wholesale channels over the past three months. During the quarter ended May 31, the footwear, apparel and equipment company’s Nike Direct revenues were down 8% on a reported basis, to $5.1 billion, while its wholesale revenues were up 5%, reaching $7.1 billion, according to Thursday (June 27) earnings release.

Nike Reports Continued Channel Shift From D2C to Wholesale

A FUMING Walmart customer has slammed the megastore for only having half of the registers open - leaving many to ditch their carts. The retailer has faced an onslaught of anger online over its self-checkout machines and the lack of flesh and blood operators. In the wake of financial struggles...

‘Do better,’ Walmart shopper rages over self-checkout lines forcing customers to abandon carts – chain says it will act

Walmart Inc. will run its fourth major sales event of the year, and largest promotion in its history, next month. The discount giant will launch "Walmart Deals" from Monday, July 8, 5 p.m. ET through Thursday, July 11, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Customers will be able to shop thousands of deals on products in categories including electronics, home, toys, and travel via the Walmart e-commerce site and app.

Walmart hosting biggest savings event ever in July

RETAIL stores nationwide are struggling, coping with the rise of online shopping, declining foot traffic at brick-and-mortar locations, and inflation-weary, cash-strapped consumers. The latest retail giant to face store closures is JCPenney, as the once-booming department store chain, facing declining sales and struggling to entice new customers, has continued to shutter locations nationwide. Why are […]

Why are JCPenney stores closing?

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A massive clothing retailer now files an unexpected bankruptcy, triggering store closures and layoffs nationwide according to a filing. The parent company of Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, both headquartered in Connecticut, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy bankruptcy. The 24-page filing came late Tuesday from GoDigital Media...

A Massive Clothing Retailer Now Files An Unexpected Bankruptcy

Major retail chains like Macy's and CVS' are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Over 3,400 retail stores are closing this year. That is a 22 percent increase compared to last year at this time.

Major Retail Chains to Close Over 3,400 Stores This Year, Up 22%

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Flint, MI

A massive retailer is now closing stores in Michigan after announcing last spring it would shutter more than 400 locations nationwide. Foot Locker’s announcement last spring to close over 400 locations across North America has hit home in Michigan. The store located at Genesee Valley Center in Flint will...

A Massive Retailer Is Now Closing Stores in Michigan

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

SHORTER Walmart shoppers could be in for a rude awakening. The retailer recently updated its carts and some customers say they're feeling snubbed because of their height. Walmart recently rolled out new carts with three design changes across stores. And they're not just in a few locations. The change is...

Walmart shoppers boycotting over new carts – saying height change makes it ‘harder for short people to see what’s ahead’

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The clock is ticking for Walmart shoppers to get money back from the retailer. Today, June 5, is the last day for eligible customers to submit a claim for cash from the retail giant as part of a $45 million settlement to resolve claims it overcharged customers for weighted groceries. The settlement resolves a class-action lawsuit, filed in October 2022, alleging Walmart charged prices for weighted goods that were greater than their actual per unit costs. As a result, shoppers overpaid, relative to advertised prices, for food items including packaged meat, poultry, pork and seafood, as well as bagged citrus.Who is eligible?Anyone who...

Today is last day Walmart shoppers can claim up to $500. Here's how.

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Aurora, CO

WALMARTS are closing across the country - and retail experts say the cuts are signals of a bleak future for shoppers. The multi-million dollar corporation has closed nine stores so far this year, which could be a warning sign for other retail giants. Walmart, which operates 5,000 stores in the...

Walmart store closures are a warning sign of retail apocalypse with other chains also facing threat, expert says

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Florida State

The state of Florida is now facing massive retail chain closures according to a new report provided by CoreSight, signifying a distressed industry. Retail data provider CoreSight noted a 24% increase in store closures over last year in the state of Florida. Some 3,200 brick-and-mortar stores, including many in Florida,...

State of Florida is Now Facing Massive Retail Chain Closures

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Rival retailers like Walmart are seeing a boost thanks to Target's new self-checkout policy. Shoppers are urging Target to consider their straightforward suggestions amidst the controversy. Frustration Mounts Over Target's Checkout Changes. Many shoppers are voicing complaints about long lines at Target stores, where what should be quick trips often...

Target's Self-Checkout Policy Sparks Consumer Shifts Toward Walmart

FedEx is reportedly expected to spin off its Freight unit after it conducts an assessment of the future of that business unit. The company’s Freight unit, which is the largest operator in the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector, could bring a windfall to FedEx shareholders if it were spun off as a separate publicly traded company, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (June 26).

Experts Expect Spinoff as FedEx Considers Future of Freight Unit

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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eCommerce Leads Levi’s D2C Growth as Online Shoppers Splurge

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeing its digital channels drive direct-to-consumer (D2C) growth, with eCommerce customers proving willing to pay full price and to spring for...

eCommerce Leads Levi’s D2C Growth as Online Shoppers Splurge

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