Burger chain Five Guys is shuttering multiple California locations and cutting dozens of jobs as the fast-casual giant buckles under financial pressures — as critics say their high menu prices are pushing consumers away. The chain is permanently closing two restaurants in Los Angeles County, one in Whittier and another in City of Industry. Another … Read more
Walmart’s getting slammed for an alleged price tag scam. Eagle-eyed shoppers are side-eyeing the multinational retailer amid viral claims it’s sneakily jacking up the costs of “clearance” items, tricking customers into paying more for products believed to be on sale. “Check your local Walmart because we be getting scammed,” urged TikTok user Austin Adams while … Read more
Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through. Burlington is rolling out 26 stores nationwide this month, with California landing multiple locations as the off-price giant doubles down on brick-and-mortar. The May openings spawn 20 states — including California, Texas, Ohio and South Carolina — and are … Read more
Cluck yeah — America’s fastest-growing chicken chain is on the move. Raising Cane’s is continuing its rapid nationwide expansion, with nine new restaurant openings — including one in California. The expansions begin rolling out in May as the chicken chain pushes deeper into key markets. The brand has already opened more than a dozen locations in 2026 … Read more
After a devastating diagnosis of celiac disease at age 20, Vanessa Phillips had to rewrite the menu in a city that runs on bagels and carbs. Phillips, now 42, wanted nothing more than to be able to eat her go-to comfort foods without spending her days in pain. After the success of her first venture … Read more
Wren Kitchens, a Home Depot partner brand, filed for bankruptcy and abruptly closed 15 stores — and it could put customers out of thousands of dollars. The UK-based company, which launched its strategic partnership with Home Depot in 2024, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation and has shuttered all 15 of its retail store locations. … Read more
In an era when in-person shopping is precarious, grocery shopping remains best experienced in real time. ALDI is capitalizing on this by rolling out a new shopping experience for customers. The German grocery chain has partnered with Australian design firm Landini Associates, a collaboration 14 years in the making. Together, they aim to transform the … Read more
In an effort to curb theft and protect jobs, self-checkout limits are being imposed across the country. In New York City, councilmember Amanda Farías recently introduced a bill that would impose a 15-item limit for shoppers using the self-checkout lanes in NYC supermarkets and pharmacies, including Costco, and require stores to assign at least one … Read more
Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California. The Arkansas mega-chain has set dozen of stores in the Golden State up for major facelifts that promise new food options, expanded product lines and faster shopping perks. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 56 locations statewide in 2026, part of a broader push to modernize stores … Read more
Call it a Slurpee shake-up. 7-Eleven is slashing hundreds of stores — and supersizing what’s left — as the convenience giant pivots from quick pit stops to full-on food destinations. Amid a national trend towards better eats and bigger stores from other, growing chains like Wawa, Sheetz and Bu-cee’s, the long-running brand confirmed it will … Read more
Coffee and panties aren’t two items that usually go together — but this influencer says otherwise. Fitness coach and content creator Tara Woodcox has gone viral for a TikTok in which she advised her followers to clean their dirty underwear in hotel coffee makers. In the video, which was originally posted on November 9 of … Read more
Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more
Saks Global said Friday it was closing 15 more stores as the luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations. The company has largely completed the process of shutting down underperforming stores with Friday’s announcement, but was still working with some landlords to finalize its store count after weak … Read more
You may need to rethink where you’re grabbing your grub. A new analysis by Consumer Reports has determined the most and least expensive U.S. supermarkets, on average, and upscale behemoth Whole Foods Market topped the list of the priciest — with costs nearly 40% higher than what a consumer would pay at big-box retailer Walmart, … Read more
Two big-name retailers have already announced store closures just two weeks into 2026 — and experts warn that the retail-shuttering roundup is only going to get more bleak. Household name department store Macy’s announced last week that it was shutting down 14 “underproductive” stores, while Saks Global group filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. The hard-hitting … Read more
An iconic American chain is expanding its Australian foothold after the wild popularity of its first store, which opened to huge queues. Wingstop opened in Sydney’s Kings Cross in May to a lot of hype from fans, and now it is expanding, with a Penrith location now open. The fried chicken establishment was just one … Read more
Jack in the Box plans to close dozens of restaurants by the end of the year in an effort to cut costs and boost revenue. The franchise said earlier this year it would shutter between 150 and 200 underperforming stores by 2026, including 80–120 by the end of this year, under a block closure program. In May, … Read more
Hassle-free returns might be a thing of the past. You might want to reconsider returning that pile of unwanted gifts sitting under your tree because major retailers, like Macy’s and Zara, are charging fees for holiday gift returns. Which means that the hideous, itchy sweater Aunt Suzy excitedly gifted you this year may actually cost … Read more
It’s sequin season again! And with New Year’s Eve just around the corner, that means shopping for the perfect party pieces, from a razzle-dazzle dress to a feathered frock to a lace bodysuit. Revel in the glamour at these five new NYC stores full of festive attire. Pink paradise is one way to describe the … Read more
The Dubai Chocolate trend is coming for Starbucks — and baristas are bracing themselves for the mass appeal the new drink is bound to have. The coffee giant’s winter menu, which debuts January 6, will feature some fan-favorite drinks like the Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew. Joining that lineup are newcomers, Caramel Protein … Read more