Columbus, OH

Albertsons and Kroger have been in talks to merge since October 2022, however, the deal has faced many challenges. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved to block a $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns that it could negatively impact consumers by reducing competition in the grocery sector. This merger, the largest in U.S. supermarket history, would combine major brands like Safeway and Vons under one umbrella.

Albertsons and Kroger Pause Merger

Business Insider

Apple Watches and other activity trackers help show just how physical retail work can be, especially in the age of curbside pickup.

Target workers say they're walking as much as 20 miles a day. It's a sign of just how physical retail work has become.

Texas State

Walmart’s Zoom call in May was anything but routine for the roughly 300 employees who learned they would need to relocate or lose their jobs. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation that were on the call but not allowed to speak during it, said they were told during the meeting that Walmart would start requiring thousands of workers from its smaller offices and remote locations to move to one of its main office hubs to boost in-person presence.

Walmart employees were caught off-guard by the company’s mandate to relocate

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

We don’t know about you, but where we live, there’s not even the slightest chill in the air. However, Little Debbie is already signaling the turn of the season with its latest Walmart release. Sure, we might have a few months until football, pumpkin carving, and Crockpot cooking,...

A Little Debbie Fall-Favorite Is Already Back at Walmart

The US Sun

A WALGREENS shopper raged at the store and explained what made her ditch her shopping and walk right out. The customer shared a rant about why her in-store experience made her go to a rival retailer instead. This shopper (@wickedandproud) complained about the number of staff available at her local Walgreens. She claimed she had […]

‘I left my basket,’ fumes Walgreens shopper after being told she’d ‘have to wait 20 mins to check out’ – cashier was MIA

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

Entrepreneur

Lauren Chew, founder and CEO of Love+Chew, set out to "change our broken food system" with her first entrepreneurial venture.

Her Side Hustle Landed in Costco and Made $3 Million Last Year Even Though She 'Didn't Know Anything About Running a Business'

Chicago, IL

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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?

Fox Business

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told investors in a call on Thursday that rampant crime in city pharmacies is pushing many customers online for fulfillment of their needs.

Shoplifting, retail crime in pharmacies driving customers to Amazon, CEO says

COSTCO members have hit out at the retailer for its entrance and exit policies that have recently had an upgrade. The exclusive wholesale retailer recently launched a crackdown on membership-sharing which has been cited by bosses as a key issue impacting profits and paying members. “We don’t feel it is right that non-members receive the […]

‘Made me feel like a criminal,’ says Costco shopper after being forced to prove ID twice – membership wasn’t enough

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Zodiac signs have different priorities in life. Some prioritize relationships while others strive to grow their businesses and careers. An individual’s sign and character can influence their success in matters of the heart. Independent signs like Scorpio don’t fear being single.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Don’t Want to Be Single

The Mirror US

Costco members will soon be required to scan their membership cards in order to enter the warehouse store, according to an announcement on the company's website.

Costco announces major change that will soon affect all members

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

A SHOPPER said they boycotted Costco after being forced to wait in three queues during their visit. The customer signed up for a membership at her local store but regretted her decision soon after. "I went to Costco once," the user wrote on X. "Lined up to get a membership....

‘Never returned,’ says Costco shopper boycotting store after being forced to join three separate lines during one trip

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

Georgia State

Law enforcement is searching for a Georgia man accused of using a ‘hack’ he discovered on TikTok to steal “thousands of dollars” from Walmarts in three separate cities. TikTok is known for getting trends to spread like wildfire — but not all of these crazes are...

Walmart shopper accused of using TikTok hack to steal thousands of dollars

The Motley Fool

Costco is getting a shake-up. Read on for some key changes that recently took place or will be happening soon.

3 Big Costco Changes You Need to Know About

NewsBreak

Forget the 4-Day Week – Bill Gates Thinks We Should Aim for 3 Days at Work

Dare we dream of swapping the 5 day work week for a 4 day weekend? According to a recent interview with Bill Gates, we could be...

Forget the 4-Day Week – Bill Gates Thinks We Should Aim for 3 Days at Work

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