Dollar stores booming amid inflation squeeze, face push back over low prices
Several U.S. cities are pushing back against dollar stores for forcing food and drug stores out of business.
National Waffle Day 2021 deals, freebies that are available in the US
Every year, National Waffle Day is celebrated on Aug. 24.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice lineup gets an in-store release date
Pumpkin spice is back in action at Starbucks.
Dead & Company concertgoer who fell to his death from Citi Field balcony identified as liquor company CEO
The man who died after falling several stories from a balcony while attending a Dead & Company concert at Citi Field in New York City has been identified as the co-founder and CEO of the alcohol company behind Monkey Rum.
Why you can't find everything you want at grocery stores
Grocery-store chains are still battling supply challenges that some executives said are as bad as what they saw in spring 2020, when hoarding left holes in stocks of some staples.
Online coffee sales shot up when COVID hit
Direct to consumer coffee companies saw an enormous spike in business in the early days of the coronavirus hitting the U.S. last year.
Multiple Chick-fil-A locations close their dining rooms due to worker shortage
It’s hard to serve customers without workers.
City residents' 2021 receipts look a lot different than they did in 2020, 2019
Inflation has driven up consumer prices across the board in major cities across the U.S., making receipts from 2019 and 2020 look a lot different than receipts in 2021.
Restaurant industry fearful of returning to strict COVID-19 restrictions
As the delta variant continues to surge across the nation, fueling a new swath of cases and hospitalizations, an increasing number of local governments are considering vaccine mandates for public places.
American Airlines extends suspension of main cabin alcohol sales until 2022
American Airlines will extend its suspension of in-flight alcohol sales to main cabin passengers through at least Jan. 18.
Mondelez workers behind Oreo, Ritz, Chips Ahoy! strike at Virginia plant
Hundreds of workers at a Mondelez International bakery in Virginia are on strike, seeking to block the company’s demands for concessions in contract negotiations and end what the union calls the outsourcing of jobs to Mexico.
Pizza is the 'most expensive' in these 9 states
Pizza is beloved for being a convenient and low-cost dish, but some Americans are shelling out serious dough to get a single pie.
Southwest pilot union threatens pickets over scheduling issues, lack of hotels, COVID-protocol clarity
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is considering multiple picket protests in the fourth quarter as union members say they are suffering from a slew of problems, including a lack of hotels and food availability, clarity on COVID-related protocols and abrupt schedule changes amid rising travel demand.
Restaurant owners sue New York City, de Blasio over vaccine rules
A group of New York restaurant and gym owners on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against New York City and Mayor Bill de Blasio over the city's vaccine requirements.
Chipotle testing plant-based chorizo at select locations
There’s no meat in that meat.
Tim Tebow partners with new team after NFL comeback dream ends
After being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars, ending his NFL comeback attempt, Tim Tebow partnered with Clean Juice to become the company’s national brand ambassador.
Hostess recalls hotdog, hamburger buns over listeria and salmonella concerns
The recall was issued "out of an abundance of caution" after Hostess' co-manufacturer, Best Harvest Bakeries, notified the company.
‘Salt Bae’ steakhouse chain sued for allegedly stiffing overtime pay
The upscale steakhouse chain founded by internet phenom ‘Salt Bae’ has been sued — again.
Girl Scouts adding new cookie to 2022 lineup
The Adventurefuls cookie will be offered during the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie season along with longstanding classics such as Thin Mints and Samoas, the organization announced Tuesday.
'Bacon ban': Iowa congresswoman introduces EATS Act in response to California’s ban on certain meat products
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is introducing legislation to protect farmers who supply animal products to California.



















