It was a Friday afternoon, I was working from home and it was nearing 12 pm. My stomach began its usual pre-lunch grumble, and so my mind turned to lunch. Unfortunately, past-Eleanor decided she should only meal prep until Thursday in the name of “food hygiene”, ugh, so I was left to forage for myself, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The scoreboards are speaking, and the results don’t look great for REI. Announcing results from its annual Impact Report, the outdoor recreation retailer, which brands itself as the country’s largest consumer cooperative, has reported less-than-stellar revenue, measuring up … Read more
Walmart shoppers could be adding a little more cash to their wallets. The retailer could owe customers up to $500 as part of a new class-action lawsuit settlement. Those who purchased weighted goods or bagged citrus between October 2018 and January 2024 could be eligible to receive a check. According to the lawsuit, Walmart customers … Read more
An argument between two Australian buskers has gone viral on social media, forcing one of the musicians to delete their online presence after an onslaught of outrage. The video was posted to TikTok by singer Widya Tjong and showed a confrontation between her and violinist Vasiliy Shapkin. Ms. Tjong was busking in Sydney, Australia’s Pitt … Read more
Parents are often told the world is a child’s classroom, and there’s no better way to build confidence and independence than by letting your kids do things for themselves. But should the teaching be at the expense of others? That’s a question mom Ash was asked after posting about her one-year-old at the supermarket checkout. She did her weekly grocery shopping with her partner … Read more
A shopper has been left horrified after her daughter discovered a dead mouse at the bottom of a bag of rice. The packet of Woolworths Australian supermarket-brand microwave rice was one of five bought on January 22 and was within its use-by date. Sarah-Jayne Hayward, 46, was preparing dinner with her 25-year-old daughter Claudia, who … Read more
Shoppers are “gobsmacked” after discovering what breadcrumbs are really made of – after one mom revealed they sometimes consist of far more ingredients than what it says on the tin. TikTok user Tara Louise, who has amassed a following of more than 28,000 on the platform for her “easy cost of living solutions”, shared a video on … Read more
Costco appears to have caught the attention of shoppers for selling a mirror that arguably bears resemblance to a piece costing $1,198 at Anthropologie. Costco’s mirror has a lower price tag of $149.99, according to viral videos posted on Costco fan accounts. Footage showing the wholesaler’s Ravena Floor Mirror has garnered 1.4 million views on … Read more
A popular Reddit thread asking users to reveal which items have given them the most sticker shock in the past few years was flooded with responses from users flabbergasted by the high costs of normally affordable items amid persistent inflation. “What item is now so expensive the price surprises you every time you buy it?” … Read more
A shopper has detailed her wild act of revenge against an “inconsiderate” fellow customer after the latter didn’t “let her go first” when lining up at a supermarket. Sharing the “spiteful” tale to TikTok, Lani Hyde, who has a following of more than 41,000 on the platform, asked viewers if she was “in the wrong” for taking the … Read more
It’s a bad sign of the times. Costco executives told investors that recent shopper habits are sending tell-tale signals that a recession is on the way. Particularly, customers are avoiding pricey beef products and instead are buying cheaper meats that include pork and chicken, according to Business Insider. Costco CFO Richard Galanti warned that this … Read more
Walmart is trying to appeal to people who have not-so-significant others this Valentine’s Day. The country’s largest retailer is selling a stuffed teddy bear holding a broken heart that says “LOVE” split in two and wearing a shirt that proclaims: “Bye bye!” The 9-inch-tall stuffed animal, who dances on demand, is called the “Way To … Read more
Reaction from foodie fans has been explosive to news that one of America’s signature foods is being withdrawn from South African shelves. Hellmann’s Original Mayonnaise, which has cult status in cities like Johannesburg because of its rich and creamy texture, is not going to be sold there anymore. It is easy to think this is just a … Read more
They were barking up the wrong store. IKEA shoppers were forced to put together something other than furniture when two men dressed as dogs appeared to be “walked” by a third man in the store, according to a Twitter video posted Sunday. The video, shot by a man named Alan Watson, showed the trio at … Read more