Columbus, OH

PYMNTS

As the restaurant industry aims to figure out how to use subscriptions to drive loyalty, some are finding that offering free menu items is not particularly cost effective, instead shifting to discounting models. In the United Kingdom, coffee chain Pret a Manger has reportedly drawn ire from its Club Pret...

Restaurants Tinkering With Subscriptions Turn From Freebies to Discounts

Especially on our daily coffee which, in some places, is closer to £4 a cup nowadays than £3. High street coffee shops enjoy offering us a deal too - especially if we buy into their loyalty models, which until recently seemed nearly as attractive as a silky smooth latte.

Pret A Manger: The decline of the 'free' coffee

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Georgia State

iHeartRadio

The fate of the chain is now up in the air.

Another Clothing Retailer Declares Bankruptcy, Could Close All Stores

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

Man arrested after woman raped near park

A council in West Yorkshire has started imposing fines in a bid to clamp down on the illegal use of domestic log burners. Wakefield Council brought in new measures in December to allow environmental health officers to issue fixed penalty notices to stop “excessive smoke emissions”. It came...

First fine issued for illegal use of log burners

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Based on just how popular wavy mirrors have been over the past few years (and how popular they continue to be!), the trend shows no sign of slowing down or disappearing anytime soon. And while the most high-profile wavy mirrors may not exactly be known for their low price tags — the iconic full-size “Ultrafragola” pink wavy mirror that Ettore Sottsass designed in the ’70s is selling for upwards of $13,000 on 1st Dibs, for example — Aldi is about to change all of that.

Aldi Is Selling a ’70s-Inspired Find for Just $5 (You’ll Want a Few!)

The US Sun

COSTCO members rushing to grab their last remaining groceries for July 4 celebrations should note down the chain’s trading hours. Loyal customers might even have to take what could be an agonizing decision to shop at rivals because of the retailer’s decision. This is because the doors of Costco warehouses across the nation will be […]

Costco confirms significant hours switch up affecting every single US store – it means shoppers have to go elsewhere

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Independent

 It is one of the most popular items sold at Costco but changes to the famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken have seen the big-box retail giant roasted by its customers.The retailer - despite selling 137 million rotisserie chickens in 2023 - has changed the packaging of the popular item. Previously the chickens were packaged in plastic “clamshell” containers, but now come in more environmentally friendly plastic food bags.The change was announced by Costco in March and has now been rolled out across most of its stores.Last month the company’s magazine, Costco Connections explained the change in packaging would save millions...

Costco makes major changes to its $5 rotisserie chicken...here is what to expect

Capital Chronicles

7-Eleven Shakes Up Its Store Strategy: Closures and New Openings on the Horizon. Hey everyone, have you heard the latest about 7-Eleven? It looks like the convenience store giant is going through some big changes this year. According to a report from CBS News, 7-Eleven is planning to close down 272 locations across the US in 2024. That's quite the number, right? Especially when you consider that last year, they closed 184 stores. This means we're looking at an increase of 88 closures compared to 2023. However, the exact locations and dates of these upcoming closures haven't been disclosed yet.

Giant Convenience Store Chain  Closes 270 Locations Nationwide

Illinois State

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	A federal appeals court has ruled that Walmart will be required to face a class-action lawsuit alleging that it charges consumers higher prices at the register than advertised on the shelf. Nike Shareholder Files Class Action Over Brand's Lackluster DTC Sales Strategy




	Yoram Kahn first filed the lawsuit in 2022, alleging that “Walmart’s shelf pricing frequently misrepresents the prices consumers are charged at the point of sale. As a result, consumers fall victim to a classic ‘bait and switch,’ and unknowingly overpay Walmart a higher price for the falsely advertised merchandise at checkout.”




	But in 2023, the Illinois district court where Kahn...

Walmart Faces Class Action Alleging ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Pricing Practices

MarketRealist

The customer in a video explained how Walmart is pressuring customers into "downloading the app and getting the membership".

Shopper Accidentally Discovers Walmart’s Alleged Checkout Trick to Promote Memberships

There will be an increased police presence in Ross-on-Wye, the West Mercia force says.

Rape investigation after night-time attack

The relatives of two women who died with herpes after giving birth are bringing clinical negligence claims against an NHS trust at the High Court. Kimberley Sampson, 29, and Samantha Mulcahy, 32, died six weeks apart in 2018. They both had Caesarean sections performed by the same surgeon at hospitals...

Relatives of women who died with herpes suing NHS

Bar 1 in Consett is closed again having first lost its licence after a stabbing in December.

Bar shuts after losing licence for second time

Plattsburgh, NY

A WALMART shopper has received word from an employee that their local store would soon implement a new self-checkout policy. Many shoppers were disappointed with the news and suspected the change would take a financial hit to the retailer. A Walmart shopper from Plattsburgh, New York - around 20 miles...

Angry Walmart shoppers claim it ‘will lose a ton of business’ after customer confirms new self-checkout change in days

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The Shy Green

Big news hitting the grocery scene: Stop & Shop is set to close 32 of its stores in five states. This move is a major shake-up for local communities across the Northeast. Here’s where the closures are happening:

A big-name grocery store is shutting down over 30 locations in five states

Iowa State

Dubuque, IA

A WALMART shopper couldn’t hide her frustration as she abandoned her cart while waiting in line. The furious customer walked out after reportedly being told she had no option to use the self-checkout. Sharon Ackerman was apoplectic with rage following a trip to a store in Dubuque, Iowa –...

‘I left my cart,’ says Walmart shopper as they ditched $50 of groceries after being forced to use self-checkout

Entrepreneur

Starbucks is giving customers in search of a cool treat a little something extra for one day only.

Starbucks Is Giving Away a Free Gift Today

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Backlash after Pret changes coffee subscription deal

The coffee and sandwich chain says it will end its current subscription offer in...

Backlash after Pret changes coffee subscription deal

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