New Jersey State

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Connecticut State

Capital Chronicles

Stop & Shop, a beloved grocery chain across the Northeast, has announced unexpected closures for 32 underperforming locations by the end of this year. This decision affects stores in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with closures scheduled before November 2.

A well-loved grocery chain has confirmed that it unexpectedly closed some of its stores

Stockton, CA

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Joel Eisenberg

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One of the Last-Remaining U.S. Sears Stores Shuttering August 16 in Major California Shopping Mall

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Applebee’s customers are increasingly choosing to eat at home rather than dine out, prompting the casual-dining chain to dim its outlook for the year, the company said Wednesday. In the second quarter, same-store sales at the 1,636-unit chain fell 1.8% year over year as customers visited less frequently. And...

Applebee's says it's losing lower-income diners to grocery stores

Smyrna, GA

The US Sun

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

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

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Osceola County, FL

A HYUNDAI owner turned to the media after being made to wait nearly a year for a new hybrid battery - she drove three loaners. The dealership she bought it from told her the model was 'notorious' for burning the battery out and taking a long time to replace. Kari...

My car was stuck in shop for a year after battery died at Publix – a mechanic told me too late my model was ‘notorious’

California State

California raised the minimum wage fast-food chain restaurants are required to pay their workers on April 1, to $20 an hour, a 25% increase overnight. That’s been tough on California-heavy chains. Well, except for Dutch Bros. One out of every five locations of the drive-thru beverage chain is in...

For Dutch Bros, California is just fine

Burger King has enjoyed stronger sales in its U.S. market in recent quarters as the company’s marketing has resonated and efforts to improve operations have taken hold. But those efforts apparently ran into a buzzsaw known as the 2024 domestic fast-food market, where the bulk of restaurant chains are struggling to tread water as diners cut back on the frequency of visits to their local drive-thrus.

A tough environment interrupts Burger King's comeback

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Broomfield, CO

Noodles & Company has identified 20 underperforming restaurants that may be closed before their leases are up, the company said Wednesday. The Broomfield, Colorado-based fast-casual chain saw some good results in the second quarter from its turnaround efforts, launched earlier this year. CEO Drew Masden plans to update or replace two-thirds of the menu, and tests of new items so far are going well, he said.

Noodles & Company could close up to 20 underperforming restaurants

Ridgefield, WA

Covington, LA

The Motley Fool

More Americans will soon have a Costco in their community. Learn the three cities getting a Costco next.

Costco Will Open New Clubs in These 3 U.S. Cities This August

Brands On Sale Now

This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more.. Costco is currently offering amazing discounts on a variety of Asian dishes. For example, you can get 40 pieces of Royal Asia Prawn Hacao for just $10.89, originally priced at $14.89. If you're craving something sweet, try the Green & Sunny Mango on sticky rice for only $15.79. And for all your storage needs, the IRIS 12.9 qt Buckle-Up Storage Set 4 pk is available for just $6.99, down from $9.99. Don't miss out on these incredible deals, as the promotion ends on August 25th!

Save Big on Delicious Asian Cuisine at Costco!

The Kitchn

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. More than Scandi-style furnishings, a BILLY bookcase, and plant-based wax tealight candles, what gets me excited on a shopping trip to IKEA is filling my shopping cart with sandwich cookies. Yes, that’s right. Give me a package — or a few — of these $2.49 Kafferep cookies over the Swedish chain’s Swedish meatballs.

The $3 Grocery I Never Leave IKEA Without (It’s the Most Underrated Item!)

I am not an avid coffee drinker but I can appreciate anything with açaí or lemonade and some amazing bakery delights. But today that just might change because of Starbucks’ two deals that are so sweet, no one can deny it. Today only, rewards members can get their drinks half off. That’s not all, Starbucks is also treating new members to a free drink.

Starbucks Has A Half-Priced Drink Deal For Today Only

If you’ve been wondering what’s on the menu at Starbucks this fall, you’re in luck, as most of the menu has just been leaked. The fall menu at Starbucks is perhaps the most anticipated of the year, as we enter the season of Pumpkin Spiced Lattes and warm, cinnamon muffins.

What’s on the Starbucks fall menu 2024? All leaked items

Louisiana State

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Some Louisiana shoppers report longer waits and more confusion since Walmart started making changes in their checkout policy.

Louisiana Shoppers Express Outrage Over Walmart Checkout Changes

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

New York Post

Will Costco become the strictest members-only club ever?

The big box retailer has announced plans to check membership cards as shoppers enter the store in the coming months. 

The wholesaler will place scanning devices at the entrance of stores to automatically verify membership at the door instead of at checkout as previously required. 



“Once deployed, prior to entering, all members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR Code against the scanner,” the announcement explained. 

California mom tests limits of Costco’s return policy — by trying to take back a 3-year-old couch her son drew on:...

Costco cracking down on non-members taking advantage of deals — here’s how

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Here's what the industry may have forgotten about Buca di Beppo

If half the people who read about Buca di Beppo’s bankruptcy filing had frequented the concept, the operation might never have hit a financial skid. Despite...

Here's what the industry may have forgotten about Buca di Beppo

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