Retail

Retail 2023-08-31T12:38:43Z
Orange Dollar Menu at McDonald's shows no item offered for $1.

McDonald's dollar menu is a myth. The chain is getting called out for not having a single item that costs $1.

McDonald's no longer offers $1 items on its $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu, Insider found
Retail 2023-08-30T14:42:04Z
An Instacart shopper grabs paper bags full of groceries out of the back of a blue compact car while wearing a sweater, blue jeans, and tennis shoes.

I'm an Instacart shopper. I log on at 4 a.m., travel to other cities, and even stay in hotels to make more money.

I'm an Instacart shopper who can work 18-hour days and travels to other cities to find orders. Lately, the job isn't worth it.
Retail 2023-08-31T09:00:00Z
Nancy Luna IHOP biscuit review thumb square

I tried IHOP's new biscuits. It's clear Chick-fil-A and Cracker Barrel have nothing to worry about.

Insider tried IHOP's new biscuit menu, which includes a breakfast biscuit sandwich, a strawberries-and-cream biscuit, and biscuits and gravy.
Retail 2023-09-04T23:24:51Z

Las Vegas is the latest flashpoint between workers and AI, from robot bartenders to casino security guards

The Culinary Union, the largest in Nevada, is gearing up for a fight about AI and protecting jobs at casinos and restaurants in its next contract.
Retail 2023-09-04T21:00:13Z

Amazon is reportedly getting into legal fights with landlords as 'zombie' Amazon Fresh stores pile up

Amazon is being sued by a Long Island developer over a proposed Amazon Fresh location, the New York Post reported.
Media 2023-09-04T16:53:21Z

13 production companies helping Chase, Pepsi, and more brands make Hollywood movies and TV for streamers like Netflix

Big brands are becoming Hollywood's new financiers, pouring millions into film and television projects, and these top production companies are their most active partners.
Retail 2023-09-04T10:36:42Z

The UK's biggest grocery chain is offering body cameras to staff as it seeks to fight the 'scourge on society' of retail crime and abuse to staff

Physical assaults on Tesco staff have increased by a third since last year, The Mail on Sunday reported.
Retail 2023-09-04T09:28:21Z

We opened a restaurant with a no-tipping policy. We have to charge more, but it's been totally worth it.

Vinod Kalathil and his wife adopted a no-tip policy at Thattu in Chicago after realizing diners didn't like leaving tips using credit card readers.
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Retail 2023-09-04T09:00:00Z

I shopped at Amazon Fresh to see why it's struggling. I found hyped discounts, odd displays, and bad coffee.

Amazon Fresh is undergoing changes to make its stores more attractive to shoppers. Insider found hyped discounts, odd end caps, and bad coffee.
Retail 2023-09-04T01:25:45Z

Do you want 'Deez Nuts' or 'Dee's Nuts'? The confusion is part of the problem, a company suing MrBeast's food brand says in a lawsuit.

Dee's Nuts nut company is suing Mr. Beast's Feastables food brand for naming one of its chocolate flavors "Deez Nuts."
Retail 2023-09-04T00:44:18Z

I'm 5'8" and for years, I struggled to find clothes that fit me in Asia. A $66-a-month clothing rental service helps me serve looks without breaking the bank.

Although the experience has been hit and miss, overall, it has made me more conscientious about my shopping.
Retail 2023-09-03T19:51:41Z

Gen Z is ditching wedding traditions and embracing TikTok trends

Gen Z's TikTok weddings show how younger couples are ditching overly romanticized, traditional, and costly expectations about the perfect wedding.
Retail 2023-09-03T19:46:42Z

Target offers 1 year to return items from store brands like Cat & Jack kids' clothes. Here's everything you need to know about the unusually generous policy.

The children's brand brings in more than $3 billion a year for Target, which guarantees customer satisfaction for a year on its private-label goods.
Advertising 2023-09-03T16:45:14Z
Media 2023-09-03T16:21:28Z

How big brands are using Hollywood to get their message out by pouring money into film and TV production

As strikes and budget cuts hobble the entertainment industry, Hollywood's newest financiers — big brands — are stepping up to fund movies and TV.
Retail 2023-09-03T16:12:14Z

Major retailers say shoplifting is a huge problem. So at least one is now considering removing brand names from its shelves altogether.

To prevent shoplifting, some retailers are putting products under lock and key. Others are pulling name brands from their shelves entirely.
Retail 2023-09-03T15:27:00Z

Lidl is recalling a PAW Patrol-branded snack because a website listed on the packaging hosts explicit content

Lidl told British customers not to access the URL on its PAW Patrol-branded snacks because it now linked to pornographic content following a hack.
Retail 2023-09-03T15:00:06Z

A founder of Big Gay Ice Cream is suing his partner, accusing him of mismanagement and collecting government pandemic loans

Doug Quint, the co-founder of Big Gay Ice Cream, sued his partner Jon Chapski for fraud and mismanaging the business, The New York Times reported.
Retail 2023-09-03T13:30:01Z

I tried chocolate chip cookies from Crumbl and Insomnia and the winner had the best chewy texture

I tried the classic chocolate chip cookie at each store to determine which was best.
Retail 2023-09-03T11:53:51Z

A TikToker took aim at a Vans store she says cut up dozens of pairs of sneakers and threw them in the trash

Sophia Schiaroli said destroying and discarding shoes that could've been given away was "disgusting."
Tech 2023-09-02T14:13:32Z

Inside the clash between Amazon and Shopify over Buy with Prime

An internal document and interviews with insiders reveal the challenges Amazon faced integrating its Buy with Prime app into Shopify's platform
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Retail 2023-09-02T12:09:35Z

A sales tax snafu at Walmart meant customers were charged twice

The error meant Walmart appeared to charge one customer 17% in taxes. The company said it would refund those affected by the issue.
Retail 2023-09-01T21:30:18Z

The creative director of Supreme abruptly resigned, citing 'systemic racism,' which the brand denied

Tremaine Emory resigns as Supreme's creative director citing systemic racism, lack of diversity.
Retail 2023-09-01T15:46:03Z
Tech 2023-09-01T14:55:34Z

Instacart just filed to go public. Mutual fund investor Fidelity bumped up its valuation of the startup by 10%.

Fidelity marked up the value of its Instacart shares a week after grocery delivery company filed to go public.
Retail 2023-09-01T10:57:22Z

You can buy 'super tacky' Costco sweatshirts, and the store's super fans say they're now the 'envy' of their middle-aged friends

"I truly have never found an article of clothing that represents my internal existence better than this sweatshirt," one reviewer wrote.
Retail 2023-08-31T16:54:29Z

Dollar General's messy stores are haunting the retailer as it takes a $95 million hit on inventory markdowns and deploys 'smart teams' to clean up

Dollar General implements strategy to reduce overstock and organize messy stores with markdowns and 'smart teams' to clean up.
Retail 2023-08-31T15:31:12Z

TikTokers are calling out DoorDashers using others people's accounts. 'You open the door for Ebony, and Ebony actually happens to be Steve, that's not okay!'

Gig workers for DoorDash and other delivery services use accounts set up by their girlfriends, partners, and others, leading to confusion and safety issues.
Retail 2023-08-31T11:35:30Z

A pro-Putin rapper has taken over the assets of Domino's Pizza in Russia, after previously buying 130 Starbucks stores for just $6 million

Timati removed a YouTube music video which criticized pro-democracy protests in Moscow after it became Russia's most disliked upload.
Retail 2023-08-31T10:12:25Z

Pret a Manger was fined $1 million after an employee was trapped in a freezer for more than 2 hours and thought she was going to die

The Pret worker tried to use a croissant box to cover a ventilator blowing out cold air but her hands were too cold and painful to tear the box apart.
Retail 2023-08-31T05:48:37Z

A how-to repair company wants to fix one of summer's biggest problems: McDonald's broken ice cream machines

But copyright law is getting in the way because it currently prevents users from bypassing software locks.
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Retail 2023-08-30T23:46:30Z

Walmart's corporate employees are getting a generative AI assistant while Amazon and Apple are restricting AI in the workplace

Walmart's generative AI "assistant" expands upon the company's efforts to integrate AI across its business, from customer service to in its stores.
Personal Finance 2023-08-30T20:53:17Z

The best ways to earn credit card points on rent and mortgage payments

You can often use a credit card to pay your rent, but there might be fees attached. Still, it can be worth it if the rewards outweigh the fee.
Personal Finance 2023-08-30T19:58:23Z

Credit Card Reviews of 2023

Read our comprehensive reviews of the best credit cards from major companies and brands to help choose the best credit card for you.
Media 2023-08-30T17:19:00Z

It's not just you — no one is posting on social media anymore

Social media is on the decline. Instagram is all ads. No one's posting on BeReal. TikTok is for influencers. The new place for sharing: group chats.
Retail 2023-08-30T13:02:36Z

How Best Buy is winning the war against retail theft

Target, Walmart, Dick's, and other retailers warned of rising retail theft. But Best Buy says theft at its stores has remained relatively stable.
Retail 2023-08-30T11:26:07Z

Brunello Cucinelli, the $2,000 cashmere sweater-selling master of 'stealth wealth' fashion, is booming as the 'loud luxury' trend wanes

The Italian luxury brand raised its sales guidance for 2023 this week after reporting a 30% increase in sales during the first six months of the year.
Retail 2023-08-30T10:33:01Z

Burger King must face a lawsuit claiming it makes its Whoppers look much larger and meatier on its menus, a judge rules

Burger King, whose motion to dismiss was partly granted, said the claims made in the lawsuit were "false."
Economy 2023-08-30T09:03:01Z

Smucker's has found a return-to-office solution that workers seem to like — in-person work for only 22 weeks a year

J.M. Smucker, the maker of jams, jellies, and Jif peanut butter, asks employees to be on its campus in Orrville, Ohio, only during "core" weeks
Retail 2023-08-30T09:00:00Z

I tried Wendy's new $3 breakfast and McDonald's famous morning menu, and the winner was clear

Wendy's vs. McDonald's breakfast: Reviews Wendy's new $3 breakfast value deal and compares it to McDonald's.
Markets 2023-08-30T04:44:14Z

Colin Huang, the founder of the company that owns Chinese shopping app Temu, got $4.3 billion richer after earnings smashed analysts' expectations

Huang is worth $32.8 billion as of August 30, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, making him the 41st richest person in the world.
Retail 2023-08-29T21:17:07Z

Amazon now requires customers in some areas to spend at least $35 to qualify for free shipping — up from $25

With the holiday shopping season and another Prime Day around the corner, Amazon is testing a higher minimum spend requirement for free shipping.
Tech 2023-08-29T19:44:09Z

Amazon VP who was previously Uber's CTO has taken a sudden leave of absence less than 2 years into the job

Less then two years into his VP role, Sukumar Rathnam, the former CTO of Uber, adds to executive departures at Amazon.
Retail 2023-08-29T19:27:42Z

You can shop Drake's virtual $100 million mansion for everything from a $3,000 robe to a $69 Hotline Bling pool float

Drake has mastered e-commerce with his virtual $100 million Toronto mansion, where everything is on sale.
Retail 2023-08-29T19:15:08Z

Nordstrom closes flagship location as office vacancies and fears of crime rise in San Francisco. Here's the full list of stores pulling out of the city's downtown neighborhood.

Nordstrom made good on its plan to close its flagship store at a San Francisco mall as reports of crime and drug use cause safety concerns.
Retail 2023-08-29T18:58:59Z

Self checkout could be making Americans lonelier

The demise of "weak ties" between customers and employees in the checkout line could be making Americans lonelier, according to a new survey.
Retail 2023-08-29T16:53:41Z

How Walmart CEO Doug McMillon went from unloading Walmart trucks as teen to earning $25.7 million a year while modernizing the company

Learn how McMillon went from a teenager unloading trucks at Walmart's distribution center to one of the world's most powerful people.
Retail 2023-08-29T16:46:23Z

Chipotle is paying $322,400 to settle allegations its DC locations let minors work more than 48 hours a week

Chipotle denies the allegations that it let children work more than 8 hours a day, more than 48 hours a week, and more than 6 straight days a week.
Retail 2023-08-29T16:18:43Z

Best Buy declares the 'low point' in tech sales after years of declines

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said shoppers are spending more on experiences and preparing for the return of student-loan repayments.
Tech 2023-08-29T14:11:54Z

Farmers Insurance cuts 2,400 jobs amid a layoff wave expanding beyond tech. Here's the full list of major US companies slashing staff this year.

The wave of layoffs hitting tech companies and beyond shows no signs of slowing. The latest: Farmers Insurance is cutting 2,400 roles.
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