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Kmart's blue light fades to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store
Attention, Kmart shoppers, the end is near! The erstwhile retail giant renowned for its Blue Light Specials is shuttering its last full-scale store in mainland United States.
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Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to sell assets to Nexus Capital
The Ohio-based retailer plans to sell its assets and ongoing business operations to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management.
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U.S. safety regulator calls for probe of Temu, Shein over ‘deadly baby and toddler products'
Temu and Shein have shot to popularity in the U.S. over the past year due to their ultracheap apparel, electronics and home goods.
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Costco just raised its membership fees for the first time in 7 years
But, thankfully, the price of the hot dog-and-soda combo remains the same.
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Target announces 2024 dates for popular ‘Car Seat Trade-in' program
Attention parents: Target’s popular “Car Seat Trade-In” program is coming up for 2024.
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Giant to search backpacks, restrict unaccompanied kids at some DC-area stores
Here’s a list of stores that are banning unaccompanied minors or changing their bag policy
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Giant alters bag policy and rules for teen shoppers
Giant is implementing new policies pertaining to bag sizes and restricting when teens can shop at some locations. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores nationwide. Here's where in MD and VA
Discount store giant Big Lots has announced plans to close up to 315 stores nationwide as financial issues put pressure on the embattled retailer’s future.
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Why pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are shuttering locations
Walgreens is citing macro issues, like a worsening consumer environment and pressure on pharmacy margins, while grappling with its own set of issues.
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Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here. And experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.
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Costco is raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years
Pretty soon it’s going to cost a little more to access Costco’s selection of weighty pies and cookies.
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Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?
It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the retail industry since Amazon launched its first Prime Day in 2015. While consumers may be enticed by the advertised can’t-miss savings on some products, personal finance experts say shoppers should be careful not...
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Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the payment method's days numbered?
Target says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15. The Minneapolis-based discounter confirmed the move in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday, citing “extremely low volumes” of customers who still write checks. It’s another sign of how a once ubiquitous payment method is going the way of outmoded objects like floppy disks...
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Sam's Club Plus members to lose key perk in August
Free shipping will only be offered on “qualifying orders of $50 or more,” according to the wholesale giant.
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Target to stop accepting personal checks as form of payment
Target is making a major change to how customers pay for goods at the store.
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TJ Maxx and Marshalls store workers now wearing body cameras
TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, says the measure is also meant to keep customers and employees safe.
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eBay will no longer accept American Express, citing ‘unacceptably high fees'
It’s a notable blow to American Express, whose customers are often the most attractive among merchants and spend the most money per month on their cards.
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Walgreens to hold major summer sale, reducing prices on 1,300 products
The retailer joins the growing list of stores slashing prices on popular products this summer.
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Why Target and McDonald's are cutting prices and offering deals
Target’s weak results show the fierce battle between retailers trying to outmatch each other on deals.
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Target to lower prices on about 5,000 basic goods
Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk.