FOOD

Dollar General plans to open roughly 450 new U.S. stores in 2026 as the discount retailer continues expanding, particularly in rural markets.

Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled in eight states after dangerous labeling mix-up could trigger severe allergic reactions in peanut allergy sufferers.

In-N-Out is planning to open four Tennessee locations in Lebanon, Antioch, Murfreesboro and Franklin as part of its ongoing national expansion.

Walmart's TV-shaped Kraft Mac & Cheese Black Friday box containing 65 regular boxes sold for $19.37 but disappeared within seconds of going live.

Shoppers embraced AI chatbots to compare prices and track deals this Black Friday, driving an unprecedented online sales growth of 9.1% compared with last year.

Small businesses generate nearly half of U.S. GDP and anticipate 20% of annual sales from Small Business Saturday, making local shopping crucial, according to the SBA.

Thanksgiving dinner costs varied by state, with the national average reaching $80.22 for 12 people, according to Purdue University research ahead of the holiday.

Campbell's executive caught on tape allegedly calling company food "s--- for f---ing poor people" gets fired after year-old recording surfaces in legal dispute.

USDA plans major SNAP benefits reform to redirect nutrition funding toward healthier, American-grown foods as part of effort to reduce chronic disease.

Major U.S. retailers and restaurants announced varied Thanksgiving Day hours, with some stores closing completely while others will operate with modified schedules.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection warns holiday shoppers about counterfeit goods that pose serious health risks and fund criminal activities nationwide.

Kim Kardashian's Skims secured $225 million in new funding, reaching a $5 billion valuation as the shapewear brand targets over $1 billion in sales this year.

Saks Off 5th will close nine stores across the U.S. starting in January 2026, affecting locations in Texas, Illinois, New Jersey and more states.

The restaurant industry faces mounting pressure, and McDonald's CEO highlighted persistent inflation challenges and record-high beef pricing.

KFC reinvents itself by entering the chicken sandwich wars and menu innovation as sales grow amid shifting consumer preferences and rising fast-food competition.