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The US Sun

A WALMART customer has been left furious after a negative checkout experience during a recent grocery trip. They blasted the retail giant for the supposed incident and left in frustration without buying any merchandise. “I just walked out of Walmart leaving behind a cart full of groceries,” the shopper, Albert John, wrote in a post […]

I left a cart of groceries worth $200 and walked out after Walmart changed its checkout process – and I’d do it again

A THRIFTY shopper shared a surprise grocery haul after her cart cost less than expected. With inflation pushing people to tighten belts, the shopper recommended Aldi to help with the crunch. Aldi is known for its affordable goods, but shopper Tabby shared just how cheap a load of groceries can...

Aldi shopper stunned after revealing $106 grocery haul and claims chain is more ‘affordable’ than Walmart and Target

Smyrna, GA

A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]

‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move

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

Louisiana State

The Boot

Kroger does a great job at making you feel like it's a neighborhood grocery store, when in reality, it's the largest traditional grocery store chain in America. As part of Kroger's acquisition of the second largest grocery store chain in America, Albertsons, Kroger needed to do some offloading of 579 of its locations.

Big Changes Coming to Nearly 600 Kroger Stores

FinanceBuzz

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

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

If you’ve visited a drive-thru recently and noticed things seem a little different, you’re not alone. Restaurants have begun testing forms of artificial intelligence (AI) in food service in an attempt to simplify the ordering process for workers and create a smoother experience for guests. While you might expect tasks such as phone call routing to become automated, some restaurants are taking it a step (or two) further.

Taco Bell Just Announced a Major Drive-Thru Change

Trader Joe's has an army of fans who come in droves for the exclusive food items, quirky employees (they really do seem happy) and cheap groceries. To that last point, are Trader Joe's groceries really as good of a deal as they seem? As a professional food writer and semi-professional deal hunter, I wanted to get to the bottom and see how much I could save shopping at Trader Joe's.

Is Trader Joe's Really Cheaper Than Other Grocery Stores? We Did the Math

Texas State

Kentucky State

Some would argue everything is better with pizza. Walmart certainly agrees, as the retailer will have Mr. Gatti’s Pizza shops in 92 locations in the southern U.S. Stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kentucky are expected to have the offering. Shops should be open by the fourth quarter of...

Walmart gets ready to enter the pizza game

McDonald's will keep its $5 meal deal on menu through August, according to a company memo.

McDonald's extends $5 meal, Wendy's adds $1 breakfast sandwich

We're all chasing savings these days at the grocery store. With prices sky-high no matter where you live or what your go-to retailer is, even those who didn't use to bat an eye at prices are looking for ways to cut corners and pinch pennies. Though a far cry from a retailer like Aldi or Costco, where consumers shop specifically to save money, Whole Foods can actually be surprisingly affordable despite its reputation as a bougie, gourmet retailer with the price tags to match. With a little careful planning and know-how — and smart timing of your shopping trips — a Whole Foods haul can indeed be more affordable than you might think.

The Best Day Of The Week To Shop At Whole Foods To Save Money

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?

PYMNTS

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. PayPal reported earnings Tuesday (July 30), Amazon did so Thursday (Aug. 1), and Shopify will report this week. Checkout exists as what...

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

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

Syracuse, NY

DC News Now

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The big — for most locations — brown store, was just shy of earning itself the title of #1 supermarket. An article by Newsweek listed the 2024 rankings for many retailers, scattered across multiple categories. “The America’s Best Retailers 2024 rankings were identified from the results of an independent survey of […]

Wegmans ranked nationally as the second best supermarket

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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

Food & Wine

Automated distribution centers will allow Walmart to deliver fresh food faster.

Walmart Has a Futuristic New Plan to Distribute Fresh Food to Its Stores

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Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Walmart and Costco Wholesale may soon be required to provide information on why their grocery prices are so high. A telecom company got $5 billion in new AI deals — and its stock is up 93%. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan is pushing for an inquiry into...

The FTC is coming after high grocery prices

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DoorDash, Instacart Try New Angles to Gain Grocery Share

As on-demand delivery aggregators look to capture more of consumers’ grocery spending, key players such as DoorDash and Instacart are finding new ways to insert their...

DoorDash, Instacart Try New Angles to Gain Grocery Share

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