Columbus, OH

Papa Johns has been struggling to grab consumer attention. The pizza chain reported a 4% same-store sales slide in North America for the second quarter, bolstered only by third-party delivery sales. Dutch Bros had a great quarter. The drive-thru coffee chain bested Wall Street expectations for earnings and profits and...

Taco Bell’s ‘retirement community’, Papa Johns turns to digital loyalty, Noodles & Company may close restaurants

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh – Family Dollar has struck a strategic partnership that aims to elevate its product assortment. The hard discount chain – which parent company Dollar Tree recently put up for acquisition – has hired First Insight Inc. to refine its merchandise line-up through predictive analytics. The goal: to create “groundbreaking concepts,” reduce markdowns, pare stock shortages and eliminate underperforming products.

Family Dollar moves to boost its merchandise strategy

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

The US Sun

A fuming shopper has slammed Costco for accusing him of sharing a membership card with his brother. The shopper said he canceled his Costco membership and joined Sam’s Club instead after the retailer attempted to crack down on card-sharing. “Now I just have BJS and Sam Club memberships,” tweeted the consumer. “I canceled my Costco […]

Costco shopper cancels membership after ID check accuses him of being his ‘brother’ – so he joined Sam’s Club instead

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

Kissimmee, FL

Akeena

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

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

Dallas, TX

Yes, it’s still the first half of August. Yes, it seems awfully early for pumpkin spice items to start rolling out, but, yes, they started arriving at the same time last year. If you don’t like it, don’t order those items. There are plenty of other seasonal items to choose from.

Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., KFC, and Popeyes

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

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

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?

PYMNTS

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 technology into consumers’ grocery shopping routines. The former, for its part, is looking to rewards collaborations to drive adoption. DoorDash is incentivizing...

DoorDash, Instacart Try New Angles to Gain Grocery Share

Easley, SC

WALMART shoppers have had enough with the store's latest policies, which include item limits on self-checkout lanes and receipt checks upon leaving the store. One shopper from South Carolina voiced her frustrations with the retail giant on social media, calling her latest shopping experience "ridiculous." WALMART WOES. Self-checkout lanes seemingly...

‘Getting out of hand,’ Walmart shopper cries after waiting 30 minutes to pay – store’s policy shocked her at checkout

FinanceBuzz

Not sure whether Sam's Club or Walmart have the better deals? Here are 10 items you should always buy at the bulk retailer every time.

10 Things You Should Buy at Sam’s Club Over Walmart

When Wall Street traders decide they’ve maxed out the value they can get from a particular sector of the market — tech, say — they’ll often cash out and move their profits into another area. It’s called a sector rotation, and it happens all the time as part of the natural course of a business cycle. 

Customers didn’t stop spending. Companies stopped serving

Business Insider

Companies pushed prices higher and higher over the past few years. Now, people have had enough. Nearly 70% of Americans say they've cut spending.

Americans aren't spending like they used to, and it's forcing a reckoning for companies from Starbucks to Whirlpool

San Antonio, TX

CosMc’s, McDonald’s specialty beverage spinoff concept that launched last year, has opened in San Antonio, Texas. This opening marks the fifth CosMc’s location, out of 10 total planned, and it is the first to feature a full outdoor lobby and covered patio. Customers can order via the drive-thru, kiosks, walk-up, or app.

CosMc’s lands in San Antonio

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Herbie J Pilato

Lifelong friends Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were quite a team on The Andy Griffith Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968. In 1965, Knotts left the series (to make big-screen movies), which later transitioned into Mayberry RFD, with Ken Berry taking over the lead from Griffith.

Andy Griffith was critical of Don Knotts and his portrayal of Mr. Furley on TV's 'Three's Company'

NewsNinja

For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

Taco Bell apparently didn’t get the memo that people aren’t eating fast food. The Mexican chain’s same-store sales increased 5% in the second quarter, parent company Yum Brands said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Yum’s three other brands — KFC, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill — reported...

Taco Bell, Buca di Beppo, First Watch

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Papa Johns’ same-store sales slide 4% as company turns to digital loyalty for future success

Papa Johns aims to improve value perception and increase repeat customer visits, as the Atlanta-based pizza chain reports sliding same-store sales, particularly in North America, which...

Papa Johns’ same-store sales slide 4% as company turns to digital loyalty for future success

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