The US Sun

A LOWE’S shopper has declared they will take their business elsewhere after discovering their local store only offers self-checkout. The customer took to social media to express their frustration at this change. “Just found out that my @Lowes has switched to self-checkout only,” the woman wrote on X. “To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. […]

Lowe’s shopper ‘disappointed’ as store makes checkout change – the policy switch-up is set to pusher her to Home Depot

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Microsoft and artificial intelligence (AI) startup OpenAI are often referred to as partners. Now, they’re also rivals. The tech giant has added OpenAI to its list of competitors, according to a Thursday (Aug. 1) report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing Microsoft’s fiscal 2024 report. That document places OpenAI in the company of other AI rivals such as Amazon and Google.

Microsoft Places OpenAI on List of AI/Search Rivals

As eBay looks to reach Generation Z and millennials, the online marketplace is turning to pay by bank to meet younger customers’ eCommerce expectations. On a call with analysts Wednesday (July 31) discussing the company’s second-quarter earnings results, CEO Jamie Iannone said the company’s integration of Venmo payments has yielded positive results.

EBay Uses Pay by Bank to Reach New Gen Z Consumers

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	Lily AI wants to give retailers their flowers. Heavily Indebted Retailer Coin Opening Up to New Investors




	The California-based startup, which uses artificial intelligence to help retailers improve the power of search and discovery on their sites, released its inaugural Retail AI Index last week. The report highlighted 100 companies it believes have the most robust, impactful AI strategies. 




	When ranking companies, Lily AI and a third-party partner took into account technology talent inside organizations, historical and future AI investments, implementation of AI systems and media coverage of AI-based initiatives. 




	Unsurprisingly, behemoths Amazon and Walmart topped the list, with Amazon edging out...

Lily AI Lauds Amazon, Walmart, Stitch Fix As Top Retailers Using AI

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

The Motley Fool

Certain items can sell within just 24 hours on Facebook Marketplace. Read on to find out what items sell quickly and how to improve your selling odds.

4 Things You Can Sell Fast on Facebook Marketplace

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

SOME shoppers could get free vouchers through a frozen food settlement, but they must meet some crucial requirements. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against Real Good Foods, a low-carbohydrate and keto-friendly frozen meal brand. Real Good Foods sells its products at major retailers...

Costco & Walmart frozen food vendor giving out vouchers as part of $1.25m settlement – it’s easy to claim online

SHOPPERS nationwide are issuing concerns over digital price tags as several retail giants recently confirmed their implementation at thousands of stores. Walmart, Hy-Vee, and Aldi have all committed to moving away from paper tags for merchandise. The retailers cited significant improvements to the shopping experience for customers and improved productivity...

‘Ripping off customers every minute,’ blasts shoppers after Walmart, Aldi, and Hy-Vee roll out new price tags in stores

Bella Lin, 17, is the founder of GuineaLoft, a company that sells products for small pets, including guinea pig cages, bedding, food feeders and water bottles. In 2024, GuineaLoft has brought in an average of roughly $71,000 per month in revenue so far. That's up more than double compared to last year, when the company brought in $34,000 in average monthly revenue.

How this 17-year-old's Amazon side hustle brings in $409,000 a year

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

WALMART shoppers have praised the brand for a new cart it is set to roll out across all stores in a few months. This comes as the previous new cart introduced by the retailer was slated by shoppers online. Walmart has announced that it will introduce Caroline’s Carts into all of its Neighborhood Markets and […]

Walmart confirms every single store will have ‘more convenient’ carts by 2025 – after shoppers slated new designs

The Conversation U.S.

Next time you go shopping, leave your checkbook at home.

Target just became the latest US retailer to stop accepting payment by checks. Why have so many stores given up on them?

With the cost of living in the U.S. still rising unabated, many people are turning to side hustles to supplement their incomes. These supplemental income avenues include house-sitting, writing online articles, and completing surveys. Unfortunately, most of these part-time activities never yield a substantial income. If you have been trying...

How To Make a Profit Buying and Selling Amazon Return Pallets?

A WALMART shopper was left fuming after a poor customer service encounter at self-checkout. The customer called out the retail giant on social media for the lazy employee behavior. In a playful nod to the current Olympic games, Walmart shared an X post posing a hypothetical question. “If you could win a [gold medal] for […]

Walmart customer rages over ‘lazy’ employees at self-checkout after bad shopping experience

Louisville, KY

A KROGER shopper’s self-checkout complaint provoked the retailer to issue a promise to take action. One customer in Louisville, Kentucky, asked if the store had changed something due to a new issue they experienced. Carmie (@cheetalita) shared images of long lines of shoppers waiting to check out. The shopper said all of these customers had […]

Kroger takes action after shopper highlights self-checkout problem and asks ‘is there a new policy I am not aware of?’

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

In internet lingo, the abbreviation IRL means “in real life.”. But for the now defunct social media platform IRL, reality and the picture the company painted for its investors were allegedly two very different things. That’s according to charges filed this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

SEC: Founder of Social Platform IRL Defrauded Investors

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Amazon's chatbot checkout assistant can save you time and money this Prime Day, but we've got you covered for the human element.

Shop smarter this Prime Day: Amazon's ChatGPT-like Rufus saves you time and money

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Branded, Faster Checkout Options Gain Momentum as PayPal, Shopify Report Earnings

If there’s a common theme emerging among eCommerce platforms this earnings season, it’s that the last moments of a transaction are continually being refined and streamlined....

Branded, Faster Checkout Options Gain Momentum as PayPal, Shopify Report Earnings

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