Popular grocery chain Kroger announced that it’s closing 39 locations across the country and laying off workers. Find out which locations are closing or have closed already.
Amazon Prime membership isn’t cheap, but it comes with a lot of perks. Besides free 2-day delivery on many products, you also get access to the company’s TV, movie, and music streaming platforms, and early access to sales, for example.…
Malls are dying. Shoppers are taking their business online, and mall stores are going out of business, leaving only empty storefronts behind. Claire’s, an iconic tween jewelry and accessories store, is the latest mall staple that needs life support. The…
Booking the right hotel can make or break a holiday — and taking a little extra time to research and double-check your room and location could save you hundreds of dollars. If you’re in the planning stages of a vacation,…
As many retailers close locations or even shut down completely, some companies are bucking the trend. Discount stores, from TJ Maxx to dollar stores, are expanding thanks to the rising price of goods and consumers’ tightening wallets. Marshall’s is the…
Malls have been dying for a long time, and another mall staple just announced that it’s closing locations. Nostalgic tween accessory store Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy, leaving numerous empty storefronts across the country. Here’s what we know, including which…
Legos have come a long way since the first sets arrived in the U.S. in the early 1960s. What began as a simple child’s toy has mushroomed into an empire…
While many retailers are closing stores or going out of business completely (we’re looking at you, Joann), some are bucking the trend and opening new locations. TJ Maxx is one…
There are two things that people want most from their jobs: a decent salary and a relaxed environment. According to data from Resume Genius, there are plenty of jobs that…
It seems like retail chains are dropping like flies this year. Joann closed its doors for good, Rite Aid has closed 1,000 locations, and Big Lots filed for bankruptcy. Earlier…
The world is shifting rapidly right now — and it can be hard to feel secure in an industry that is on the decline or considered “whipped cream” in a…
If you’ve ever picked up a lukewarm flat white in a Starbucks that felt more like a hallway than a café, you probably won’t be shocked by this news. The…
JCPenney is unloading 119 store properties in a $947 million deal — but not because it’s shutting them down. The retailer handed off its real estate years ago when it filed for…
While we tend to associate traveling and going on vacation with hefty expenses, it doesn’t always have to be that way. With a combination of thoughtful planning and a few…
Nordstrom Rack, the offshoot of the popular department store, has been opening a ton of locations lately, despite falling profits. After opening over 20 stores last year, there are plenty…
Having a post office nearby is one of life’s little conveniences many of us take for granted. It’s a place to go when you have packages to ship, stamps to…
Some regrets come with age, and some come with experience Best Advice from Seniors to Millennials . Here are a few that might ring a bell or, if you’re young enough,…
Unless you’re one of those people who has a bunch of gold and $100 bills buried in your backyard, you’re going to need to use a bank. Are big banks…