As shoppers flood stores across the country during the year’s biggest shopping season, retail workers are bracing for what many describe as the most demanding — and often demoralizing — stretch of the job. “It magnifies everything,” said Nick Leighton, host of the podcast “Were You Raised by Wolves?,” which he co-hosts with comedian Leah Bonnema. … Read more
These Black Friday shoppers are seeing red. Walmart customers were left fuming after finding out Kraft’s new limited-edition “Mac Friday Box” had sold out in seconds. The novelty item, designed to look like a 65-inch flat-screen, featured 65 boxes of classic Kraft Mac & Cheese inside and went on sale on the Walmart website at … Read more
Good ol’ pumpkin pie … just like Walmart used to make? To be clear, the buy-everything-here megachain does still bake and sell the classic holiday dessert staple — but that doesn’t mean everyone thinks it necessarily should. Chowhound tasted and ranked six store-bought pumpkin pies, and Walmart bakery’s version finished in dead last. Walmart’s Thanksgiving … Read more
Two in five Americans aren’t planning to shop Cyber Monday this year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 42% don’t intend to knock out their gift lists in what was once dubbed the “easiest” way possible, and another 54% share the same sentiment about shopping in-store on Black Friday. … Read more
The holiday season proves that bigger isn’t always better: Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found that on average, those surveyed purchase 44% of holiday gifts from small businesses — a third said they make more than 50% of their purchases … Read more
Target missed the mark on this new initiative. A new staff policy at Target, part of a program called 10-4, is forcing employees to engage with customers more, the retailer confirmed to USA Today. Employees within 10 feet of a customer are now required to smile, make eye contact, wave, and use “friendly, approachable and … Read more
American retailers are offering more discounts on Hershey products ahead of Halloween as the candymaker raised prices because of tariffs and cocoa inflation, Reuters reported, citing data. The news agency said by early October, over half of Hershey candy had been put on sale by one mass retailer, according to findings from the data provider … Read more
It’s frightening news for chocolate-loving trick-or-treaters. A recent report from market research and technology company Circana revealed that people are buying more non-chocolate candies to give out to kids on Halloween. Last year, chocolate made up 52% of the total volume of Halloween candy sold in the US — but this year it dropped to … Read more
Fashion knows no bounds — and neither do these prices. American trendsetters have fallen in love with fast-fashion brands like Zara, Mango and River Island for their stylish and relatively affordable options. But lately, many US customers are feeling the tariff pinch as these stores are hiking up prices by sometimes astronomical amounts. However, the … Read more
Don’t buy that. The holiday shopping season is right around the corner — and to get the most bang for your buck, especially during Black Friday, you might want hold off on making any purchases during the month of October. One skeptic shopper is advising people not to “buy anything from Amazon in October.” Alledgedly, … Read more
It’s official – ‘90s fashion has well and truly made a comeback in the 2020s. Over the last few years, we’ve seen everything from crop tops to bucket hats and bike shorts return to the shelves, now more likely to be found in the closets of the next generation than our own. ‘90s babies have spotted yet another … Read more
What a tosser. A North Carolina family was shocked when footage from their home security system captured what’s being dubbed one of the worst Amazon delivery performances in recent memory. The now-viral doorbell camera video, filmed in Cabarrus County, shows the driver delivering packages with an alarming lack of care. A now-viral doorbell camera video … Read more
Kroger is being called out by shoppers for its “disrespectful” Juneteenth cake designs. A Kroger location in Atlanta, Georgia, is going viral after a video posted to TikTok showed the cakes that “lack creativity” for the holiday in the bakery section of the supermarket. “This is some bulls—,” TikTok user @blaq.monalisa said in the video, … Read more
Here’s a primer on the upcoming Amazon deals. Amazon’s Prime Day is about to get even bigger — and bargain hunters will soon have a whole lot more time to score incredible deals. For the first time, Amazon is extending its highly anticipated shopping event from two days to four. Amazon Prime Day deals will … Read more
Generic brands, sometimes referred to as “private label” or “store brands,” are increasingly popular today as shoppers face rising food prices in grocery stores. Some consumers believe these brands to be inferior, as the generic items usually cost less than their name-brand counterparts. As a result, they’re avoiding such products. But experts say they’ve noticed a consumer … Read more
Adult coloring books are nothing new. Over the last decade, they’ve been trending constantly, especially with the recent boom in Coco Wyo books. But, one Kmart shopper has walked out of the store shocked and confused, after seeing just how ‘adult’ these books can be. This one’s not for kids Aussie shopper Lucy has taken to TikTok after noticing a bizarre … Read more
A home inspector’s viral warning has homeowners rattling their doorknobs — and their nerves. TikTokker and self-proclaimed safety sleuth Scott Lubik (@scottlubik) claimed that if you bought your door locks from Home Depot or Lowe’s, “your keys to your place will open your neighbor’s door.” Say what now? A home inspector’s viral bombshell has folks … Read more
Wegmans is betting that the cult-like devotion of its shoppers will carry over from the supermarket aisles to its first restaurant in the Big Apple. The Rochester, NY-based chain – which opened in Astor Place in 2023, with lines that began to form at 4 a.m. – will launch a Japanese-themed eatery adjacent to the … Read more
Is this a mis-steak? A dismayed Walmart shopper has gone viral after sharing a video online depicting the store’s butcher aisle barricaded by tiny wire cages. A TikTok video showing shelves stacked with steaks locked in these metal wire cages has gone viral as viewers are surprised to learn the extreme lengths the grocery store … Read more
That’s the way the cookie crumbles for Costco shoppers. The retailer has been accused of shrinkflation after eagle-eyed customers noticed that their new cookie flavor has fewer in the package than usual. Food blogger @costcobuys shared a video on Instagram of Costco’s new brown butter sugar cookies, which includes 21 cookies for $7.99 — but … Read more