Columbus, OH

The US Sun

THERE is no better feeling than getting to the cash register and realizing some of your items are ringing up at an additional discount. However, one Dollar General shopper was left devastated after realizing a cashier's actions left him paying more than he would have if he never received – or accepted – the extra savings.

Dollar General cashier provides unexpected discounts at the register, but shopper still ends up paying $8 more

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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It even comes with free kitchen utensils.

Walmart Is Selling an 'Amazing' $300 Nonstick Cookware Set for Only $75—but Hurry, Shoppers Are Rushing to Buy It

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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

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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

Walmart is rolling out quite a few changes throughout 2024. Here's everything you need to know about these changes if you're a regular Walmart shopper.

12 Big Changes Walmart Is Making in 2024

Over 14,000 shoppers have given it five stars.

Wayfair Has a 'Gorgeous' $930 Velvet Couch on Sale for Just $266, and Shoppers Are Rushing to Buy It Before It's Gone

Big Lots may now close up to 315 stores under amended credit and loan terms, according to an 8-K filed Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Previous terms with lenders allowed it to close up to 150 under performing stores. In June, the company said it planned to close up to 40 stores.

Big Lots may close up to 315 stores

Walmart Deals may officially be over, but there are still a ton of sales across every category happening right now. From markdowns on Apple AirPods to Dyson vacuums to designer handbags, the retailer is offering no shortage of ways to save this week. Even lifestyle expert Jenn Falik’s top picks from our What to Shop This Week series are still seriously discounted!

Walmart has thousands of ‘rollbacks’ and deep discounts — how to get up to 89% off

Cromwell, CT

Self-checkouts aren't just annoying, now they're also dangerous to your finances. Find out how scammers are taking advantage of self-pay lines to steal your money, and see 15 reasons why shoppers are turning their backs on self-checkout and returning to lines with human cashiers.

Walmart Shoppers Using Self-Checkout Should Beware of This Scam

Birmingham, AL

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Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Insider

McDonald's global comparable sales dropped 1%. CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company hadn't homed in strongly enough on value.

McDonald's just admitted that it's too expensive, and it's driving some customers away

Port Richey, FL

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Kentucky State

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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

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California State

In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ohio-based discounter revealed it may shutter up to 315 stores under amended credit and loan terms. In a June SEC filing, Big Lots, which has about 1,390 stores nationwide, said it was planning to close between 35 to 40 stores in 2024. In the same filing, the company also warned of its ability to survive as a "going concern.”

Big Lots closing about 300 stores; California takes big hit

Money

Consumer behavior occasionally seems to change on a whim. Other times, though, what people are buying — or not buying — can be explained by major forces affecting the economy. Today's shopping trends can largely be traced back to the COVID-19 pandemic and the historic inflation that followed....

8 Things People Have Stopped Buying (and Why)

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Louisiana State

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

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

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Prescott Valley, AZ

A WALMART customer claimed they were charged twice for a single item in-store. This shopper shared a warning when they were supposedly overcharged for a grocery good. The Walmart customer said she experienced this at her local store in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She raged about how she was apparently charged for a Great Value Macaroni […]

Walmart shopper warns after they were charged double for purchasing single item – company forced into admission

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Chicago, IL

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Budget-Strapped Shoppers Splurge on Small-Ticket Items, Scrimp on Major Purchases

This week in paycheck-to-paycheck shopping news, retail brands are sharing that consumers are becoming less cautious in their spending on small purchases such as groceries, even...

Budget-Strapped Shoppers Splurge on Small-Ticket Items, Scrimp on Major Purchases

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