The stock market tumbles, businesses halt operations, and consumers tighten their belts against inflationary price hikes — it all sounds pretty bad. Yet some industries have built-in mechanisms that allow them to survive, and even thrive, when economic storm clouds…
Update: Big Lots Is Reopening 132 Stores in May. Here’s the Full List It’s been a long, bumpy road for Big Lots. The chain that sells everything from gourmet pasta to office chairs filed for bankruptcy last year. Since then, we’ve…
Retail chains are closing locations all over the place. Just recently, Joann went out of business completely, Big Lots closed most locations in bankruptcy, and Kohl’s closed over two dozen stores last month. Next up on the list is Macy’s,…
The declining state of manufacturing in America is a reliably hot-button political issue. Though industries such as finance and real estate have gradually grown to employ more workers than manufacturing, it’s still difficult to grasp just how many products are…
Kohl’s is shutting down 27 underperforming stores across 15 states this Saturday, March 29. The closures were announced in January as a part of the retailer’s strategy to optimize operations amid declining sales. This move affects less than 3% of…
After a rocky marriage that cost billions and closed thousands of doors, Dollar Tree is calling it quits with Family Dollar. Here’s what’s going down in the discount aisle. Dollar Tree Is Cutting Its Losses and Selling Family Dollar Dollar…
Over 20,000 Dollar General Stores operate across the country, providing a place to get inexpensive housewares and groceries. But soon that number will shrink by nearly 150 locations, according to…
Red Robin is the latest restaurant chain feeling the squeeze of the economy and is making big changes to stay afloat. Here is everything you need to know: Up to…
UPDATE: Big Lots Will Reopen 218 Locations. Here’s the Full List Opening This Week The Big Lots bankruptcy saga continues. This time, there’s good news: Approximately 200 stores will stay open…
Crafters and sewers are not going to like this news: Joann is going out of business and closing all remaining locations. The news comes after the arts and crafts store…
If you don’t know Kirkland Signature, Costco’s white label house brand, you should if you want quality at a discount. Just about everything Kirkland sells is a home run, and…
Another day, another store announces that it’s closing more locations. Earlier this week, Joann Fabrics announced that it’s closing a whopping 500 locations, but now it’s JCPenney’s turn. The nationwide…
If you ever shop at pharmacies, you’ve definitely run into shelves that are more like lockboxes. Stores install locking systems like these to deter theft of high-priced items like razors…
Costco workers are ready to go on strike. Last week, Costco employees affiliated with the Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to walk out on the job if the company fails to come…
Bad news for the crafty crowd, as Joann, the beloved arts and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy. Again. Here’s everything you need to know. Joann Files For Bankruptcy Once…
It seems the retail apocalypse is rolling into 2025, and Kohl’s is the latest big name making cuts. Here is everything you need to know. Kohl’s Is Downsizing Kohl’s is…
If Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medicine is sitting in your medicine cabinet, it’s time to toss it. Costco has yanked it off the shelves due to…
Costco seems just as popular as ever, from its $1.50 hot dog combo to its affordable pharmacy. Recently, some people have taken issue with the chain after the company defended…