Price check on The Garden State. New Jersey has officially become the first state to place a one-year moratorium on electronic shelf labels, also known as ESLs, as Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Fair Price Protection Act. The newly signed bill bans surveillance pricing — where businesses have the ability to adjust their … Read more
Your next discount haul could be a lot more expensive. The Trump administration is ramping up tariffs on imports from at least 60 of its trading partners, whose members of the cabinet claim have failed to “impose and effectively enforce forced labor laws.” On Thursday, senior administration officials said countries that have already banned imports … Read more
It’s an unsavory truth that’s hard to swallow, but Big Apple bakery patrons may be getting conned out of their bread. Gourmands of Gotham are virtually sharpening their pitchforks and knives in outrage as a local baked goods lover has virally accused a midtown French café of hawking store-bought croissants for $12 per order, passing … Read more
NYC is striking back against “junk fees” by implementing the nation’s first municipal Click-to-Cancel rule — making it easier to scrub sneaky subscriptions for everything from gym memberships to streaming services. The new regulation, city officials say, will save cash-strapped city dwellers a whopping $162.5 million a year. The consequence for subscription-sellers in violation will … Read more
For anyone on the fence about eating insect-based foods, a tasting experiment may be enough to change some minds. To discover how consumers respond to insect-based foods, researchers from the University of Beira Interior in Portugal measured the brain activity and heart rate of people while they sampled insect foods. The scientists also incorporated traditional surveys into … Read more
People aren’t ordering a bottle of wine for the table the way they used to, according to a new report. But industry experts say restaurants are making up for the revenue shortfall in other ways. “We believe habits have shifted away from a group ordering a bottle of (typically red) wine to share with dinner in favor of … Read more
Costco is facing a new lawsuit over its rotisserie chicken, after an animal rights nonprofit claimed that the retailer’s chicken processing plant in Nebraska suffers from salmonella contamination. The proposed class action lawsuit filed on Thursday cited a December study by Farm Forward that criticized safety conditions at Costco’s Lincoln Premium Poultry plant, which opened … Read more
’Tis the season for twinkling lights, overflowing inboxes — and scammers working overtime. As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with fake deals, bogus charities and panic-inducing messages designed to empty wallets faster than a last-minute Black Friday sale. Non-payment and non-delivery scams cost people … Read more
Researchers say they’ve identified 168 chemicals that may affect gut bacteria, substances that people can encounter in a range of everyday environments. Experts from the University of Cambridge published a study Tuesday in the journal Nature Microbiology that found many everyday substances can hinder the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and it goes beyond pesticides. The scientists … Read more
One celeb-loved wellness treatment may not B healthy after all. Vitamin infusions — which deliver mixtures of vitamins, minerals and other supplements into the bloodstream through an IV — are growing in popularity thanks to claims that they quickly boost energy, immunity and hydration. IV hydration spas offering these pricey therapies are popping up across … Read more
We’re guilt-tripping over guilt-tipping. Two-thirds (65%) of American consumers are experiencing tipping fatigue — up from 60% last year and 53% in 2023, according to an annual study by Popmenu, a tech company serving more than 10,000 restaurants. Over the last year, people have paid around $150 in tips on average, which they didn’t feel … Read more
Americans are more ingredient-conscious than ever before — but not in all areas, according to new research. A survey examining the mindsets of 2,000 Americans aged 30–54 reveals a growing cultural trend: people are paying closer attention to what’s in the products they purchase regularly, whether it’s pet food, groceries, skincare products or supplements. Yet, … Read more
Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks after some users reported fires and explosions. The company said a problem could potentially make the lithium-ion battery within some of its Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks overheat “leading to melting of plastic components, smoke, and fire hazards.” The recall, announced Thursday, specifically applies to … Read more
Save that green. Thanks to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports that went into effect last weekend, the price of everything is inevitably going to increase. Well, leave it to social media to be the place to turn to when one needs to save a dollar in this economy. A now-viral TikTok video posted by … Read more
Federal inspectors announced the recall of about 22,672 pounds of Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst shipped to 10 states after hard plastic was reportedly found in the product by consumers. Johnsonville, based in Momence, Illinois, produced the meats on Feb. 5, 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Specifically, 19-ounce, sealed tray packages … Read more
New year, new scams. Fraudsters won’t give their antics a break, always discovering a new way to scam the innocent despite the extreme methods they have to go through. A recent survey conducted by GBG fraud prevention firm revealed that 79% of the 1,200 experts polled had noticed an increase in elaborate scam attacks over … Read more
Planters is nuts for this one. A concerned consumer is calling out the snack brand after discovering an alarming ingredient disparity between two versions of their dry roasted peanuts: salted and lightly salted. Over 240,000 have viewed the TikTok video shared by Vanessa Stevs, or @ness.stevs, a physician assistant student who frequently shares health guidance … Read more
What a load of crap! While the apocalyptic days of extreme toilet paper shortages may be behind us, the industry is still gaming sup-ply and demand, a new report reveals. Since 2020, the nature calls necessity has been subject to wild price increases — and in subsequent years has been subject to serious shrinkflation, analysts at … Read more
Campbell Soup is dropping “soup” from its name to become “The Campbell’s Company,” CEO Mark Clouse said on Tuesday, a pivot symbolizing the company’s shift to other packaged food such as jarred sauces like Rao’s and Goldfish snacks. Clouse told Wall Street at its investor day that Campbell’s is focusing on 16 top brands across its meals and beverages … Read more
An influencer’s raison d’etre is influencing their followers to buy stuff — usually on behalf of a paying sponsor. That’s why it’s so surprising that “underconsumption-core,” an increasingly popular trend in which people boast their under-spending, has emerged as a rebuttal to influencer culture. “TikTok has turned almost everything into an opportunity for consumerism,” beauty … Read more