Washington State

An unexpected company is now laying off hundreds in Washington, part of its latest effort to cut costs and streamline operations. It’s important to note that under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, an employer with more than 100 full-time workers must provide a 60-day notice before laying off 50 or more people at a single site.

An Unexpected Company is Now Laying Off Hundreds in Washington

Georgia State

Dunwoody, GA

A surprising retailer is now closing in Georgia due to crime in its area, where the store has suffered from uncontrollable shoplifting. Shoplifting in this one Walmart location has gotten so bad that the superstore is being led to close, leaving customers devastated. “It’s really sad they have to close...

Surprising Retailer is Now Closing in Georgia Due to Crime

CBS Detroit

Walmart shoppers will soon be checking prices on electronic shelf labels, with the nation's largest retailer saying it will shift to digital price technology from its current paper stickers throughout its 2,300 U.S. stores by 2026.Walmart stores have more than 120,000 products on their shelves, each with an individual paper price tag. Each week, Walmart workers add price tags on new items, rollbacks and markdowns, a time-consuming and repetitive process.The digital shelf label technology will allow Walmart employees to update prices with a mobile app, rather than walking around the store and swapping out paper tags by hand. What used...

Walmart is shifting to digital prices at its 2,300 stores

Who: Plaintiffs Kevin Culbertson, Maria Gonzalez and Grace Condon filed a class action lawsuit against Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. Why: The plaintiffs claim that Home Depot advertises products with false discounts to mislead consumers into thinking they are getting a deal. Where: The Home Depot class action lawsuit was filed...

Home Depot class action claims advertises fake discounts

The US Sun

WALMART customers are fuming over the store's new carts, claiming they're too large for shorter shoppers. A shopping cart is essential for any trip to Walmart. Select stores nationwide have rolled out new shopping carts with cupholders and even a spot to store phones while shopping. However, customers pointed out...

Walmart customers boycott store over new cart change claiming they ‘hurt’ your arms – and vow to shop at Publix instead

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Louisiana State

The Motley Fool

Thanks to gas taxes and other factors, some states have lower prices on fuel than others. Check if your state is on the list, and learn other ways to save.

10 States With the Cheapest Gas

Walgreens plans to shutter up to 25% of its retail stores that are unprofitable, CEO Tim Wentworth said June 27 during the business's Q3 earnings call. Walgreens stores drive $27 billion of retail sales, Wentworth said. "But the customers involved, demographics and preferences have shifted, and we need to reposition...

Walgreens to shutter up to 25% of retail stores nationwide

Dengarden

Lowe's Big 4th of July Appliance Sale Could Save People Hundreds

Home Depot’s 2024 4th of July sale has savings up to 60% off on appliances, patio furniture, grills and more ahead of the holiday.

Home Depot’s annual 4th of July sale is live! Shop our 15 favorite deals on grills, tools and more

ABC News

The Home Depot is offering incredible discounts on a wide range of products.

Home Depot's Fourth of July sale is here

Texas State

Baytown, TX

A company in Texas is now laying off a whopping 4,000 employees as a giant company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Zachry Holdings, a conglomerate with subsidiaries in construction, energy, and other industries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. The move allowed the company to pursue a “structured...

Company in Texas is Now Laying Off Whopping 4,000 Employees

New Jersey State

Connecticut State

Bob’s Stores, a discount store located in northeast America, is shutting down after nearly seven decades years in business.

Bob’s Stores is closing all of its stores after 70 years in business

Chesterfield, MO

A surprising mall retailer is now laying off 100 workers after the company announced a permanent closure this coming August. On August 18, The Cheesecake Factory at the Chesterfield Mall will permanently close. According to the company, the closure will impact a total of 101 employees. It’s important to note...

A Surprising Mall Retailer is Now Laying Off 100 Workers

Oregon State

California State

California is about to pass the state’s first rules to protect workers inside from high heat. These rules could go into effect later this summer. The new rules for the workplace were approved by a standards board at the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) on Thursday. That means they will be sent to the state’s Office of Administrative Law for a quick final review. If all goes well, the standards could be in place by the beginning of August.

California is Going to Be the Third State to Require Indoor Workers to Wear Heat-protecting Gear

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. We usually expect retailers to start their holiday sales a few days before the celebratory date in question. That being said, if there’s one place that lets you save on everything you need for the home way before you have to host friends and extended family, it’s Walmart. The store’s Fourth of July sale is already live, so whether you’re planning a barbecue or you simply want to refresh your patio ahead of the holiday, Walmart has everything you need — and in some cases, for hundreds of dollars off! That includes outdoor furniture sets and grills, but you can also just snag whatever you’ve been eyeing for your apartment at a great discount.

The 10 Best Home Deals from Walmart’s Epic Fourth of July Sale

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Pending home sales in May slid 2.1%, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The Midwest and South posted monthly losses in transactions, while the Northeast and West noted increases. Compared with one year ago, pending home sales declined in all U.S. regions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)—a...

Pending Home Sales Slip 2.1% in May

A massive cyberattack is causing chaos for American car dealerships, affecting both dealers and customers. According to BleepingComputer, a notorious extortion organization called the BlackSuit ransomware gang carried out a cyberattack on CDK Global on June 19. As of June 30, its impacts are ongoing. BlackSuit has conducted a number of high-profile attacks in the past several years, mostly against health care companies.

US car dealerships reeling from massive cyberattack: 3 things customers should know

Big Country News

NewsBreak

Home Depot to pay Washington State $1.6 Million for Selling Banned Hydrofluorocarbon Products

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology issued a $1.6 million penalty to The Home Depot for selling prohibited hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) products, after roughly two years...

Home Depot to pay Washington State $1.6 Million for Selling Banned Hydrofluorocarbon Products

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