They were craving some jean therapy. This week, Walmart shoppers flipped when they discovered a pair of $30 jeans that appeared to be a dead ringer for a $620 pair adored by Kendall Jenner and Rihanna. The original pants are from Khaite, a 10-year-old label by Soho art darling Catherine Holstein, who previously worked at … Read more
The Walmart pricing saga continues. Walmart is in the midst of another pricing scandal after Groundwork Collaborative president and CEO Lindsay Owens dropped an explosive exposé outlining — in great detail — a deep dive into the wild world of Walmart patents, where the sociologist and consumer expert claims the retail behemoth collects “troves of … Read more
It’s not looking berry good. A recall of frozen berries — that originally started back in July 3, 2026 and Sept. 3,2026 — has just been expanded. The company, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., announced a new lot of its frozen berries have been potentially contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli. The … Read more
Price check on Walmart. Walmart president and CEO, John Furner, announced in a statement that the retail behemoth rejects any form of dynamic pricing, surveillance pricing or personalized pricing. The chain has recently been accused of some form of all three, and it all started with the roll out of electronic shelf tags (ESLs) across … Read more
This isn’t Rocky Road — but it’s definitely a rocky pint. A popular nationwide frozen dessert has been hit with an active recall over potential foreign matter contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall impacts So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints with best-by dates on … Read more
Shoppers will have plenty of options for some steep savings next month. Amazon, Target and Walmart are fighting for deal dominance after announcing sales events starting in October. Amazon and Target customers are both starting their promos Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, while Walmart will begin a day earlier, on Oct. 5. Starting at 12 … Read more
If you are heading to the store on Saturday, you might be paying top dollar for your groceries. A new study from data research platform Decodo reveals that grocery prices hit their peak on Saturdays at major retailers, while Mondays and Wednesdays offer the biggest bargains. Analyzing 1.5 million items across 120 e-commerce platforms, researchers … Read more
Get the cluck out of here. Flocks of folks are flying to Walmart for an unlikely duo to celebrate National Chicken Month — the limited-edition rotisserie Chicken Purse. The Arkansas-based chain first rolled out the limited-edition bag on September 1, pricing the purses the same as the store’s real chickens at just $5.97. The purse, … Read more
A recall of white jasmine rice manufactured by a Butte County producer has been expanded to include more than 27,000 packages of rice at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Whole Foods. Consumers are urged to look out for the purple two-pound packages of Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice in multiple states, including California. … Read more
Federal regulators announced Friday that hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart stores are being recalled over potential salmonella contamination. At least 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes are included in the recall initiated by Panorama Produce, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected produce is packaged in nine-count boxes containing large … Read more
Southern shoppers are bracing for a crackdown on junk food. New SNAP restrictions will prohibit some shoppers at Walmart and other major grocery stores from buying certain controversial items in South Carolina. Under the Southern state’s new policy, SNAP shoppers will no longer be able to use their benefits to purchase sugary foods and drinks. … Read more
Grocery shoppers have a long list of foods to avoid after recalls and cyclospora continue to horrify consumers. The Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter — exclusively sold at Walmart — has officially received Class I status after an August 3 voluntary recall found a link to possible Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Read more
It’s time to tap in. Tap-to-pay options including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more are finally coming to Walmart and its subsidiary Sam’s Club. Walmart announced Friday that tap-to-pay will be available beginning August 24 at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations, and will roll out to all stores by the end of 2026. The … Read more
Soup’s off. A popular soup sold at Walmart stores is being recalled amid fears of Listeria contamination. According to a Food and Drug Administration announcement, Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD is voluntarily recalling more than 3,000 Marketside 14oz Tomato Bisque Soup Kits. The affected products, which are packaged in a wrapped tray, have the … Read more
It’s a touchy subject. A “devoted” 21-year Walmart employee walked into work, allegedly received a hug from a frequent shopper, and was then fired. Kenneth Schmitz, who goes by Kenny, has been working at the Manitowoc Walmart location in Wisconsin for over 20 years. He recently celebrated his 21st anniversary back in May when a … Read more
Move over lettuce. Nut butter is the newest food to terrorize grocery shoppers. The Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter — exclusively sold at Walmart — has been recalled due to a contamination risk. Botticelli Foods, the company that makes the item, issued the recall on August 3 after a potential salmonella contamination, according to a U.S. … Read more
Your next trip to Sam’s Club may look very different. The membership-only warehouse chain has recently unveiled a whole new logo and slogan — “Come Join Us.” The rebrand officially started back in October 2025 as the Costco rival debuted the changes at a Springdale location in Arkansas. Its re-grand opening showcased a remodel where … Read more
Shoppers looking to stretch their grocery budgets may want to take a closer look at Kroger. The Ohio-based grocer had the cheapest store-brand grocery basket in a new price comparison of four major U.S. grocery chains. A new study from Restaurant Furniture Plus compared the cost of 15 store-brand essentials at Kroger, Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons, including … Read more
Inflation is falling, but your groceries are still expensive. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.5% in June over the past 12 months, cooling from its 4.2% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. While the index — measuring how much the cost of everyday items changes over time — saw the biggest drop … Read more
Your next shopping trip to Walmart and Sam’s Club may be a bit cheaper. The sister chains have just announced lower prices on a slew of summer essentials. The move is aimed at helping customers and members stress a bit less this season. “This summer, we’re making even more investments in price, with thousands of Rollbacks … Read more