Layaway Spending to Hit a Record This Holiday as Financial Strains Persist
Buy-now-pay-later services will hit a record this holiday as increasingly cash-strapped US shoppers struggle with higher prices and
2023-10-05 21:27
Consumer Stocks’ Struggles Are Denting Hopes for a Soft Landing
Fears about the health of the US consumer this week from companies across the country — ranging from
2023-09-30 01:52
Walmart, Costco to Work on Plan to Curb Food Inflation, Canada Minister Says
Executives of five large grocery chains including Walmart Inc. agreed to work with the Canadian government on a
2023-09-19 07:49
France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs
Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be.
2023-09-14 21:53
Dame Helen Mirren to walk the runway at Eiffel Tower fashion show
Dame Helen Mirren will walk the runway alongside models including Kendall Jenner and actors Viola Davis and Elle Fanning at a special fashion show under the Eiffel Tower in Paris
2023-09-12 18:59
Attention, Shoppers: Costco Sample Stations May Be Going Self-Serve
Product kiosks are popping up at Costco locations, casting doubt over the role of human product demonstrators.
2023-08-04 02:57
Costco July 4th hours: Is Costco open Fourth of July? [Updated July 2023]
Will Costco, one of the nation's largest big-box retail stores, be open on the 4th of July? Will shoppers still be able to snatch those famous hot dogs for a buck fifty?To many Americans, the Fourth of July is equivalent to fireworks, backyard barbecues, and peppy summer parties. On this ve...
2023-07-04 00:46
Yes, Titanic tourism is a thing, and it's dangerous
Only a handful of people have seen the Titanic's wreckage in person, because precious few have what it takes to visit: the financial resources, access to experts -- and a willingness to accept the significant safety risk.
2023-06-21 18:48
Macy's and Costco sound a warning about the economy
Macy's, Costco and other big chains say shoppers are pulling back at their stores and changing what they buy. That could be a red flag for the US economy.
2023-06-01 19:54