Big Lots will soon start ‘going out of business’ sales at its remaining locations
Big Lots is preparing to close its remaining 963 locations after a sale to save the bankrupt retailer fell through.
Party City is going out of business
Party City is closing down all of its stores, ending nearly 40 years in business, CNN has learned.
Taco Bell is adding something unusual to its menu
Taco Bell is veering away – slightly – from its Mexican-inspired cuisine, going all-American for its newest offering.
More bad news for Bud Light
It’s the end of an era for Bud Light: The beleaguered brand is no longer the most popular beer on tap at bars. Another Anheuser-Busch InBev beer, Michelob Ultra, has surpassed Bud Light in its share of US draft lines, marking an end to several decades of dominance. That’s according to data from Draftlines Technologies, a company that monitors more than 1 million tap lines.
Krispy Kreme is struggling to fulfill online orders after it was hit with a cyberattack
A cybersecurity attack is hampering some customers from getting their doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, the company revealed Wednesday.
Chili’s and Applebee’s are fighting about their value meals
There’s beef cooking between two of the biggest restaurant chains over their respective meal deals.
1-star McDonald’s reviews and sympathetic merch: Companies try to stop online support for CEO killer suspect
After police found the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” printed on shell casings near the site where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down, merchandise bearing those words started to appear online.
Walgreens stock surges on report that it could be taken private
Walgreens is reportedly looking to take itself private in a deal with Sycamore Partners, sending the stock nearly 20% higher Tuesday.
Coca-Cola is dramatically scaling back its plastic promises
Coca-Cola is scaling back its packaging sustainability goals, igniting outrage from environmental activists.
Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit alleging it paid men more than women
Disney has agreed to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit that it paid female employees less than their male counterparts in similar roles for nearly a decade.
Macy’s found a single employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses
Macy’s announced Monday that a single employee was responsible for so many accounting irregularities that the company was forced to delay its quarterly earnings report, which the retailer had planned to release Tuesday.
Shake Shack cheeseburgers to be served in first class on Delta flights
Delta Air Lines’ newest dining option for first class passengers isn’t anything fancy. In fact, it’s the exact opposite, because it’s fast food.
Red Lobster is bringing back a beloved menu item after emerging from bankruptcy
Hush puppies, once a staple on Red Lobster’s menu, are coming back.
The first combined IHOP-Applebee’s restaurant in the US will soon open in Texas
Craving a stack of IHOP pancakes with a side of Applebee’s riblets? That will soon become a reality in Texas with a new restaurant that unites the two chains under the same roof.
The world’s 10 richest people got a record $64 billion richer from Trump’s reelection
Wednesday wasn’t just a good day for Donald Trump. The wealth of the world’s 10 richest people also soared by a record amount, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index.
Mega Millions lottery is more than doubling the price of a ticket to $5
The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is more than doubling, but the multi-state lottery game is promising that the bigger price comes with better odds.
Couple in a severe Uber crash can’t sue because of an Uber Eats order
A married New Jersey couple that was in a severe accident during an Uber ride can’t sue the company because they and their daughter agreed to arbitration when they accepted the terms of service for a separate Uber Eats order, a court has ruled.
Wendy’s takes aim at McDonald’s broken McFlurry machines with a $1 Frosty
McDonald’s has become notorious for its broken ice cream machines — there’s even an independent website that monitors broken McFlurry machines. So Wendy’s is taking advantage.
Coca-Cola is pulling its newest ‘permanent’ flavor from store shelves
Coca-Cola is discontinuing the production of its new Spiced flavor just six months after the soda hit shelves, marking the end of a disappointing attempt to attract younger drinkers.
Major movie theater chains unveil a $2.2 billion makeover plan
With movies hitting streaming services faster than ever and consumers cutting back on spending, moviegoers might feel a bit less enthused to head to their multiplex these days. That’s why the biggest theater chains in the United States and Canada have a $2.2 billion plan to bring them back.
AT&T just had another outage. Why does this keep happening to them?
On Tuesday, AT&T wireless service went down for some customers, affecting their ability to contact 911 in the event of an emergency.
Selena Gomez is a billionaire
Selena Gomez can now add becoming a billionaire to her long list of achievements.
DirecTV is compensating customers affected by the Disney outage. But they have to take action to get it
For DirecTV subscribers frustrated by the loss of ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, the TV provider is offering some compensation as the blackout stretches into its third day.
McDonald’s is giving its McFlurry a makeover
Nearly a year after McDonald’s ditched the hollow plastic spoon, more changes are coming for the McFlurry.
The $10 million cocktail everyone is drinking at the US Open
At the US Open currently underway in New York, a single cocktail will surpass $10 million in sales before the tennis grand slam event ends September 8.
Viral videos of people stealing money from Chase ATMs were just plain check fraud
A number of viral TikTok videos had some people believing they could get “free” cash from Chase ATMs. But it was just a glitch – and those customers were actually committing fraud, according to the bank.
Subway announces a new price for footlongs as it enters the value menu wars
It’s not $5, but Subway is bringing back cheap footlongs and joining the fast food value menu wars.
New Walmart+ perk: Free Whoppers and discounted Burger King
Walmart is hoping Burger King will give its subscription program a whopper of an advantage over Amazon.
Disney wants wrongful death suit thrown out because widower bought an Epcot ticket and had Disney+
A man suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for the wrongful death of his wife is facing a new legal hurdle: Disney is trying to get it thrown out of court and sent to arbitration — because he signed up for Disney+ years earlier.
Chuck E. Cheese targets inflation-weary families with a bargain subscription program
Chuck E. Cheese has a new subscription program that’s nearly half the price of a standard Netflix plan, but one the animatronic rat likely hopes is double the fun.
Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over
The Starbucks CEO revolving door keeps spinning as the company struggles with sinking sales.
Streetwear brand Supreme is getting a surprising new owner
Supreme, the trendy streetwear clothier adored by celebrities and cool kids alike, has been sold to an eyewear manufacturer for substantially less than it sold for just four years ago.
Bud Light loses more ground, slipping to No. 3 in America
Bud Light, formerly the top-selling beer in the United States, has had a tough year since a boycott upended the industry. It’s only getting worse: The brand has now fallen into third place.
The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing today after 34 years
The Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing Wednesday, ending 34 years in business.
Taco Bell enters the value meal wars with its biggest deal ever
This is the summer of fast food value meal wars, and Taco Bell isn’t sitting back. The chain announced Thursday that it’s entering the battle with one of its biggest deals ever.
National Doughnut Day: Free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ and other chains
It’s National Doughnut Day, and there are a ton of sweet deals.
Red Lobster closings: These are the locations it wants to shut down
Red Lobster wants to close several dozen more restaurants following its bankruptcy, and it has identified which ones are in danger of shutting down if the court approves its plan.
Taco Bell’s oversized Cheez-It collab is finally going nationwide
One of the most eagerly anticipated items ever made by Taco Bell is finally getting a nationwide release.
Apple Store workers in Maryland vote to authorize strike
Apple Store workers in Towson, Maryland, the first of the tech giant’s retail employees to unionize, made history again by voting late Saturday in favor of authorizing a strike.
The US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators to increase prices on First-Class “Forever” stamps to 73 cents from 68 cents, marking yet another price hike for the financially beleaguered federal agency.
Soon, Delta Air Lines will update way it boards passengers
Delta Air Lines flyers will soon board its planes in a new way that might remind them of the past.
It will cost more to see Caitlin Clark game than men’s Final Four
Caitlin Clark’s popularity is jacking up ticket prices for the women’s NCAA basketball Final Four on Friday, making them even more expensive than the men’s.
Jon Stewart rips into Apple, his old boss, on The Daily Show
Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” Monday revealed what led to his abrupt exit from Apple and the cancellation of his short-lived show on its streaming TV platform. Stewart said that the tech giant prohibited him from discussing artificial intelligence or interviewing Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan.
Ticket prices to see Caitlin Clark still crazy expensive
Ticket prices to see one of Caitlin Clark’s final home games for Iowa are taking off since Clark announced her intention to enter the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Chick-fil-A tells people to throw away Polynesian sauce cups over allergy concerns
Chick-fil-A is telling customers to “please discard” Polynesian sauce dipping cups that were ordered over the past few weeks.
Oprah leaves WeightWatchers; stock tumbles
Oprah Winfrey is leaving the board of WeightWatchers, ending a nearly decade-long stint as a director of the beleaguered company that has faced sudden competition from Ozempic.
Panera Bread overhauls menu
Panera Bread is changing its menu, shifting away from its attempt at dinner and refocusing on what it’s best known for, like sandwiches and salads.
Wendy’s will soon begin testing Uber-like surge pricing
The price of a Wendy’s Frosty could soon fluctuate throughout the day as the chain looks to introduce Uber-like surge pricing on its menu.
Expedia cuts 1,500 jobs, as travel demand slows
Expedia, the online travel agency, is eliminating about 1,500 employees as part of an “organizational and technological transformation.”
Target creates cheapest in-store brand; consumers squeezed
Target is taking aim at budget-conscious customers with a new inexpensive brand with prices for everyday basics that start at less than $1. The move comes as traditional retailers of cheaper items, like Dollar Stores, feel pressure from their own customer base being forced to cut back.
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