Missouri State

Maryland State

The US Sun

BACK-TO-SCHOOL season is almost here, and if you live in one of these states, shopping for school supplies may be a little cheaper this year. From the end of July through August, several states are offering tax-free weekends for select back-to-school supplies. Americans will spend around $41.5 billion this year...

School supplies will now be cheaper from today as 17 states eliminate sales tax – parents can check if theirs is on list

Florida State

ESPN 690

Florida’s annual Back To School Sale Tax Holidays starts Monday July 29th! Most school supplies under $50 are tax-free, including clothing, footwear, and accessories under $100.

FL’s 14-Day “Back-to-School” Sales Tax Holiday Starts July 29th!

Georgia State

iHeartRadio

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

Another Clothing Retailer Declares Bankruptcy, Could Close All Stores

Minnesota State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota and northern Minnesota from the late evening into overnight. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Refer to the detailed forecast for further specifics below.

Damaging Winds & Large Hail Expected; Northern Plains; Late Evening – Night of July 27th, 2024

Los Angeles, CA

California State

(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.

Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage

NewsByJoshua

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

Corinth, MS

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Dennis, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. In a recent incident reported by the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducting a routine safety checkpoint on July 16, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 25 in Dennis, MS, made a significant discovery involving a Corinth resident.

Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Routine Checkpoint

THERE are only a few days left before Xbox closes one of its biggest and most popular online storefronts. As players prepare for when the storefront and games are gone for good, Xbox is offering players final discounts on the available games. Xbox has been dropping the prices of games...

Xbox drops final discounts before massive store closure with 95% off 155 classic games

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

Hawaii State

Real Simple

These unlucky states boast grocery prices well above the national average.

5 States With the Highest Grocery Bills, According to the U.S. Census Bureau

The Independent

 Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close between 35 and 40 stores this year, it announced in an SEC filing last month, the latest sign of the tough post-pandemic retail environment.The chain, which has about 1,400 stores nationwide, cited factors like inflation as part of the decision. In the first quarter of 2024, Big Lots reported a 10.2 percent decrease in sales over the same period last year.“While we made substantial progress on improving our business operations in Q1, we missed our sales goals due largely to a continued pullback in consumer spending by our core customers, particularly...

Big Lots is set to close up to 40 stores as future of retailer is in doubt

A WINN Dixie shopper was dumbfounded over just how expensive her grocery bill came out to be, forcing her to ditch her cart. She claimed her $108 bill would be about half the price had she shopped at rival Walmart. Winn Dixie shopper Christy McTyre shared the shocking price discrepancy...

I left my entire cart at Winn Dixie after grocery bill came to $108 – I scanned everything but Walmart is $50 less

FinanceBuzz

Before you head to your local Walmart with a return in hand, take a look at some of the items this popular retailer won’t take back.

13 Surprising Items Walmart Won't Let You Return

Capital Chronicles

Big news in the retail world: Redbox, the well-known DVD rental kiosk company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This comes after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired Redbox in 2022 for $357 million in stock and debt, reported significant financial struggles.

A major retailer with 29k locations has filed for bankruptcy, citing $500 million in debt

Here's a major update from the retail world that's sure to catch your attention. An essential retailer is closing 400 stores as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, signaling a significant shift in the retail landscape. The company, which has been struggling to keep up with the changing nature of shopping, is facing some serious hurdles.

Retail Shake-Up: Essential Chain Closes 400 Stores Amid Chapter 11 Filing

Iowa State

Moline, IL

The Associated Press

Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere confirmed Monday that the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and one at its home base in Moline, Illinois, where 280 employees will be laid off effective Aug. 30. A combined 310 workers will be let go at the Iowa locations.

Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Used car prices have plummeted in the past year, reaching their lowest point since 2021. The price declines come after a prolonged supply crunch in the new vehicle market caused used values to skyrocket. Not long ago, the rise in used car prices was one of the key reasons the...

Used Car Prices Are Falling So Much They’re Driving Down Inflation

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Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins Friday in Missouri

Missouri's annual Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins Friday and runs through Sunday. Over this period, certain...

Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins Friday in Missouri

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