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A FUMING shopper has called out a popular grocery retailer for increasing the prices of their produce. The shopper blasted Kroger on a public forum, saying they would boycott the retailer for price-gouging. "Today was the final straw," they tweeted. "The prices here r ridiculous Kroger brands up as much...

‘Today was the final straw’ rages Kroger shopper as ‘ridiculous’ price hikes are ‘beyond gouging’ – and vows to boycott

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IN a bid to enhance the checkout experience, Target has implemented a new self-checkout policy, limiting shoppers to 10 items or fewer in these lanes. This change is part of Target’s broader strategy to streamline the shopping process and improve customer satisfaction — but some customers aren't satisfied.

‘Be prepared,’ warns Target shopper after new policy forces you ‘to stand in long lines’ with two checkout stations open

CONSUMERS have slammed the retailer for a frustrating checkout experience. Walmart shoppers said they're considering shopping elsewhere to avoid drama at the self-checkout. "This is why I don’t shop at Walmart here in crookston anymore," one shopper wrote on Facebook. The consumer said the last time he was at...

Walmart shoppers forced to leave $200 grocery cart after horrible self-checkout experience and vows they ‘won’t be back’

Irish Star

Aldi are set to collaborate with Instacart to roll out a stream of new technology to their stores aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for both customers and staff

Aldi brings major new change to stores that will change how you shop forever

Grand Junction, CO

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - One of the largest supermarket chains in the country wanted to expand even more and is suing after being stopped. Kroger was attempting to buy Albertson’s for $25 billion. Now the supermarket chain is suing the federal government after it blocked a proposed merger with one of the chains biggest rivals.

Kroger is suing the federal government

Portland, OR

The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kroger and Albertsons defended their plan to merge – and tried to overcome the U.S. government’s objections – in a federal court hearing that began Monday in Oregon. The two companies proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in October 2022. They say joining together would help them rein in costs and better compete with big rivals like Walmart and Costco. But the Federal Trade Commission sued to try to block the deal, saying it would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. In the three-week hearing that opened Monday, the FTC is seeking a preliminary injunction that would block the deal while its complaint goes before an in-house administrative law judge. “This lawsuit is part of an effort aimed at helping Americans feed their families,” the FTC’s chief trial counsel, Susan Musser, said in her opening arguments on Monday.

Kroger and Albertsons head to court to defend merger plan against US regulators' objections

SEVERAL Kroger customers are reporting issues with being overcharged during online orders, prompting concerns about the reliability of the store’s digital purchasing system. The conversation was sparked by a Facebook post from customer Kayla Mettura, who shared her experience of being overcharged $17.67 on an online order. Mettura's post...

‘Check your accounts,’ urges Kroger shopper after being overcharged by $18 for an online order – and they’re not alone

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Polk County, FL

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

GOBankingRates

Have you ever thought about shopping for groceries at discount retailers to save money? According to a June 2024 GOBankingRates survey, nearly 55% of overall Americans said that they do not purchase...

8 Grocery Items That Are Better Deals at Dollar Tree Than at Aldi or Walmart

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'

Golden Gate Media

On July 31, a Reddit user sparked a viral discussion among Costco fans and baking enthusiasts by revealing that Kirkland Signature chocolate chips had been replaced with Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Morsels at their local Costco store.

Costco Shoppers Abhorred After Discovering Popular Supermarket Brand Product Replaced with Real Deal

Walmart+ is offering members a variety of exclusive Burger King deals that are available on the BK app and website. On August 22, Walmart announced a “first-of-its-kind partnership” with Burger King. Their collaboration offers an “exclusive dining benefit” to customers and enhances “the value and convenience of the membership program.”

How to get free Whoppers from Burger King with Walmart+

MAJOR grocery chain Kroger promised it would cut the price of food with a $1 billion investment if allowed to merge with Albertsons. The company has been trying to merge with its competitor for nearly two years, but government and customer backlash have prevented it. Facing scrutiny and a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, […]

Kroger doubles down on grocery promise with new $1 billion change – and it means cheaper items for shoppers

Apartment Therapy

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. It’s been a summer of big changes for Costco. Just a month after the wholesaler announced that it would be hiking the prices of both its basic (Gold Star) and Executive membership, Costco just shared that it will scan membership cards and check IDs at every single location across the country. This news comes after the company launched a pilot program of the scanners at select Costco locations earlier in 2024.

Costco Just Announced Another Major Shopping Change, and It Has Shoppers Divided

Florida State

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Amazon announced Wednesday the debut of an annual grocery subscription plan available for Prime members and the expansion of its grocery delivery plan for qualifying government assistance recipients. The new subscription option offers unlimited delivery on grocery orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and other local grocers...

Amazon launches annual grocery subscription plan

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Biggest proposed supermarket deal in US history goes to trial

An end is in sight for Kroger’s bid to acquire the Albertsons grocery biz. The antitrust trial attempting to stop the two from merging begins today...

Biggest proposed supermarket deal in US history goes to trial

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