CDC links ice cream brand to deadly Listeria outbreak
The CDC has linked a Big Olaf Creamery to a Listeria outbreak that has killed one person in Illinois and sickened 22 others, but the company claims nothing has been proven.
Burger King employee awarded gift bag for never missing a day in 27 years receives $300K in donations
A Burger King employee who never missed work in 27 years received nearly $330,000 in donations after a video showed him being rewarded with a small gift bag.
Vidalia onions sold at Wegman's, Publix recalled over listeria concerns
A&M Farms, based in Lyons, Georgia, recalled Vidalia onions that were shipped to five states and made available at Wegman's and Publix locations.
Kohl's shares sink after ending sale talks with Franchise Group, lowering outlook
Kohl's received an initial bid of $60 per share from The Vitamin Shoppe owner valuing the retailer at about $8 billion. However, it later submitted a revised $53 per share offer without definitive financing arrangements to consummate a transaction.
Bed Bath & Beyond replaces CEO Mark Tritton
Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton will be replaced by independent board director Sue Gove on an interim basis.
Inflation keeping some consumers from Prime Day shopping
Consumers are even shying away from Amazon's 48-hour Prime Day shopping event due to surging inflation, according to a new report.
Analysts say Bed Bath & Beyond stores turned down air conditioning to save money
Analysts are accusing Bed Bath & Beyond of turning off the air conditioning in stores to cut costs as the retailer struggles with a substantial drop in sales.
Retailers weigh cost of paying customers to keep unwanted items
Some retail chains like Target and Walmart are weighing the possibility of paying customers to keep their unwanted items instead of returning them amid a surplus of inventory.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
Some large retailers will be limiting purchases of emergency contraceptive pills amid increased demand because of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade last week.
400K patio umbrellas sold at Costco recalled over fire risk
The patio umbrellas, which boast solar panels and LED lights, have a manufacturing defect that can result in the umbrella being burned or catching on fire.
Rite Aid CEO wants to open apothecary-style stores, make pharmacists available 24/7
Rite Aid CEO Heyward Donigan is looking to open smaller-format stores in underserved markets and to make pharmacists available for customers 24/7 online.
Nike to fully exit Russia
Retail giant Nike has decided to fully exit Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. The company said it would scale down operations there.
Lowe's enters metaverse with tool to help consumers visualize projects
Lowe's said consumers will be able to visualize projects they are working on in the metaverse, but noted that metaverse users are mostly younger than Lowe's shoppers.
Energy drink giant ‘concerned’ recession risks could impact ‘loyal’ customers: Celsius CEO
Celsius Chairman and CEO John Fieldly warned that rising labor, fuel and raw material costs adds to "potential recession" and consumer behavior concerns.
Harris Teeter, Kroger face backlash for pulling pro-America items after complaints: 'Get woke, go broke'
Customers are blasting Harris Teeter and Kroger grocery stores for recalling patriotic items, including drink sleeves that read 'Give me liberty or give me death,' amid other customers calling for the items to be removed because they feature guns.
Sam's Club cuts cost of annual membership to $8 for limited time
Sam's Club announced that it would be offering annual memberships for $8 for a limited time in celebration of next month's Fourth of July holiday.
For the Fourth of July, Target expands its military discount
Target is expanding its 10% military discount — typically reserved for Veterans Day — to the Fourth of July. The offer can be redeemed on two transactions.
Hot sauce, tampon shortages lead growing list of out-of-stock items
Consumers are facing product shortages with items ranging from baby formula and tampons to hot sauce and wine. More of America’s favorite items may be added to the list in the near future.
Walgreens, Kroger recalling pain reliever bottles over lack of child-resistant packaging
Consumers can contact Kroger and Walgreens for information on how to properly dispose of the recalled bottles and receive a full refund for the product they purchased.
GDPNow 'goose egg' indicates something unknown happening in the economy: Lockhart
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta former president Dennis Lockhart discusses what's next for the FOMC and if the U.S. is close to recession on 'The Claman Countdown.'


















