Bend, OR

Columbus, OH

Chesterfield, MO

The US Sun

THE Cheesecake Factory has confirmed that its location in a mall will be permanently closed in just weeks. Along with the beloved American chain, all the other mall stores will shutter as the shopping center shuts down for good. The Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri - around 25 miles from...

The Cheesecake Factory confirms mall location is closing in weeks as all stores are warned to leave ahead of demolition

Fox Business

Democratic Senators Bob Casey and Elizabeth Warren are probing grocery store chain Kroger over the use of digital price tags that they worry could enable price gouging.

Grocery stores are moving to digital price tags: are they harming consumers?

Parade

The Fan-Favorite Costco Item That Has Customers Riled Up

Macy's will set off a wave of change at malls, as it closes about 150 namesake stores across the country by early 2027. The department store operator has long been a mall anchor, with stores that range between 200,000 and 225,000 square feet. Mall owners could convert the former Macy's...

Apartments, hockey rinks and Amazon warehouses: Macy's closures will set off a wave of change at shopping malls

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Golden Gate Media

KFC has joined the fast food value menu wars by introducing brand-new $5 deals to its Taste of KFC menu. Announced on Monday, the expansion aims to attract customers looking for affordable options amid rising food prices. Starting August 12, KFC will offer three $5 deals:

KFC adds more options to inflation-busting $5 value meals including chicken nuggets

FinanceBuzz

Don’t get caught off guard by the Kroger and Albertsons merger. See if your store is one of the 579 set to close.

Kroger and Albertsons Merger Means 579 Stores Are Closing (Is Yours One of Them?)

A FUMING Kroger shopper has blasted the retailer’s self-checkout policy after a frustrating experience. Many shoppers say they’re tired of checking out their groceries by themselves. Customers are voicing their concerns on social media. “Thank you @kroger for reminding me why I hate your store,” one angry shopper wrote in an X post. “I usually […]

‘Left the cart in the aisle,’ despairs Kroger shopper after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s decision

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Hobby Lobby has home decor options for 50% off this weekend and some great furniture deals that will grab your eye — even if you hadn't planned to shop. Here's what's on sale this weekend.

Hobby Lobby Has Great Deals on Furniture and Decor This Weekend

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Portland, OR

Upworthy

Usually, when you read a story about people being confronted in a grocery store parking lot, it's bad news. But not this time. Back in November of 2023, Portland, Oregon-based photographer David Frazier had an uplifting experience in the parking lot of a New Seasons market after being approached by a female admirer.He later told the story on TikTok in a video that received over 3.4 million views.While making a quick run to the store, Frazier parked next to a woman driving a Tesla. He noticed she was eating, hanging around and “vibing,” so he flashed her a smile and went into the store, where he picked up a bite to eat.

A woman hit on a gay man in a parking lot and the misunderstanding is so heartwarming

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Mashed

If asked to picture a Costco pizza, you might first think of the hot slices sold at the food court. However, do you know the best frozen option to choose?

The Best Frozen Pizza You Can Buy At Costco

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Warren and Casey expressed concerns about what they deemed dynamic pricing from Kroger and other American grocers. “Widespread adoption of digital price tags appears poised to enable large grocery stores to squeeze consumers to increase profits,” they wrote. The politicians also sounded a cautionary note about “sensitive consumer data,” through the use of cameras on ESLs displays.

Senators Probe Kroger About Dynamic Pricing

Brands On Sale Now

This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more.. Hurry and head to Ikea's clearance sale where you can find incredible deals starting at just $0.49! Don't miss out on the Purrpingla Storage Basket, the Sot Barnslig Soft Toy, and the Hasthage Sponge, all at unbeatable prices. Shipping fees will be shown at checkout. But hurry, this amazing deal ends on August 6th!

Get Amazing Deals at Ikea's $0.49 Clearance Sale!

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!)

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NewsBreak

Bend’s New Costco Location Opens Oct 19 with Gas, Car Wash, & Retail Hub

Exciting news for Bend residents! The current Costco on Bend's eastside has announced its upcoming move to a brand-new location on the northside, set to open...

Bend’s New Costco Location Opens Oct 19 with Gas, Car Wash, & Retail Hub

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