“Reserve.” Oooh, fancy farmstandy. (Spotted by Sarah R at Safeway.) If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email ([email protected]) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED: Sun Maid Farmstand Reserve

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.) (Spotted by Jennifer F at Vons.) (Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.) (Spotted by Amanda Y at...

SPOTTED: 7/23/2024

Iowa State

Dubuque, IA

The US Sun

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

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

A SAFEWAY shopper slammed the store and explained what made her leave behind a cart full of groceries for the first time in her life. The customer said she was "dinged" an extra $3.99 on an online deal. Casey Birmingham raged at Safeway and called on the chain to better...

‘I left a cart of groceries,’ says Safeway shopper who ‘went elsewhere’ after being ‘dinged’ $3.99 on online deal

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

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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

Washington, DC

DC News Now

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As families continue searching for cost-saving strategies amid higher prices for essentials, DC News Now continues to monitor changes in prices for pantry essentials and popular supermarkets. According to a June report from the USDA, grocery prices are expected to rise 1% during the rest of the year, while the cost […]

Grocery price check: What has risen, dropped in one week at Walmart, Giant, Safeway

The Independent

 Supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons have released a list of nearly 600 stores they would sell if they are cleared for their $24.6bn merger. The chains offered in April to sell 579 stores in communities that have overlapping Kroger and Albertsons markets to C&S Wholesale Grocers for $2.9bn. In addition to the stores, Kroger and Albertsons have also agreed to sell six warehouse depots and a diary plant in Denver to C&S. The stores agreed to the sale as an anti-trust measure required by federal regulators overseeing the companies' proposed merger. Kroger and Albertsons operate nearly 5,000 stores in...

Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger

Consumers are still feeling the pinch at grocery stores, so it can feel extra good to get a freebie when you shop at your favorite supermarket. Several grocery chains around the country offer such freebies to shoppers. And there is no catch — you do not have to make a purchase to qualify for your gratis goodie.

6 Things You Can Get for Free at Grocery Stores

Anika Jindal

Grocery shopping can take a big bite out of your budget. However, some grocery stores in the US address this pain point. These stores employ clever strategies, from limited selections and private-label brands to bulk buying and warehouse layouts.

11 Cheapest Grocery Stores In The US

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

 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

There’s usually nothing more refreshing than a cold soda on a hot day, but if that soda is Burger King’s new Fiery Strawberry Sprite, I’d suggest proceeding with caution. That’s right, the brand (in)famous for its unsettling gimmicks (a black Whopper, anyone?) will once again have you scratching your head all the way to BK for its newest novelty: spicy soda.

REVIEW: Burger King Fiery Strawberry Sprite

Los Angeles County, CA

Scary Mommy

Every week, I am still flabbergasted when I see the total amount spent on groceries for a family of three. We’re one of the smallest sets of nuclear families, and yes, we’re still shelling out hundreds a month. I’ve compared prices between Walmart, Target, Amazon Fresh, local grocery...

A Dad’s Viral Trader Joe’s Grocery Receipt Highlights The Hard Reality For Big Families

Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Tennessee State

Louisiana State

ESPN Lafayette

We have all been a Walmart in our lifetime. As you know there are hundreds of thousands of items that are sold at the major retailer. The average brick-and-mortar Walmart store has around 120,000 items of various categories available for purchase. All Walmarts across the country will have some items...

Walmart’s Best-Selling Item In Louisiana May Shock You

Easley, SC

WALMART shoppers have had enough with the store's latest policies, which include item limits on self-checkout lanes and receipt checks upon leaving the store. One shopper from South Carolina voiced her frustrations with the retail giant on social media, calling her latest shopping experience "ridiculous." WALMART WOES. Self-checkout lanes seemingly...

‘Getting out of hand,’ Walmart shopper cries after waiting 30 minutes to pay – store’s policy shocked her at checkout

A TARGET shopper has slammed the chain after being forced to wait in snaking queues during a string of recent visits. The customer fumed that a lack of self-service kiosks triggered lines which clogged their local store. "Four times in the last few days I walked into my local Target...

‘Is this permanent?’ cries Target shopper over new policy with lines snaking around store – employees just ‘played dumb’

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SPOTTED: 7/24/2024

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