Business
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Costco Opening New Stores Despite DEI Backlash — Here’s All Six Locations
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 its diversity, equity, and inclusion (also known as DEI) program,…
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Big Lots Closing All But a Few Hundred Stores
Big Lots, a nationwide discount retailer or everything from furniture to fettuccine, has been in the news a lot lately. Back in September, the chain filed for bankruptcy, and it’s been a rollercoaster of emotion for fans of the store…
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Chain Restaurants That Filed for Bankruptcy in 2024
This year was a bloodbath for retail and dining businesses. In the first nine months of 2024, business bankruptcy filings skyrocketed 33.5%, jumping from 17,051 to 22,762. Among those on the chopping block were a few family favorites and chains…
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Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Travel Mugs After 38 Reported Burn Injuries
Stanley mugs, which have been around for over 100 years but have suddenly become “cool”, have found themselves in the middle of a recall. Some 2.6 million mugs have been recalled, with almost 100 reports worldwide — including 16 in…
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Nearly One-Third of U.S. Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010
If you’ve had a problem filling a prescription lately, this might be the reason. There’s been some bad news in the world of pharmacies of late. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Southern California and…
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Stoli Vodka Makers File for Bankruptcy — Here’s What It Means for Vodka Drinkers
A beloved brand of vodka is on the rocks (and we don’t mean the beverage itself). Last week Stoli Group USA, the American subsidiary of Stoli Group which produces the namesake vodka and other spirits, along with affiliate and bourbon…
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Beloved Grocery Chain Stop & Shop Shutting Down Locations in Multiple States
Bad news for anybody who loves to get their groceries at Stop & Shop: Your location might be shutting its doors soon. With dozens of stores closing down, it may…
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Applebee’s and IHOP Mashup Restaurant Opening in Texas, More U.S. Locations on the Way
What do you get when you cross an Applebee’s with an IHOP? You get the unique restaurant mashup that’s opening soon in Texas. It’s a new-to-the-U.S. concept by Dine Brands,…
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American Freight Stores Shutting Down Nationwide as Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
Another day, another business bankruptcy. This time it’s the parent company of a number of stores you’re probably familiar with, including American Freight, Pet Supplies Plus, and Vitamin Shoppe. Here’s…
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Size Matters: Subway Finally Being Sued for Skimpy Sandwiches
When was the last time you got a sandwich from Subway and thought, ‘Gosh, this sub is so big and meaty!’? That’s definitely never happened to us, and it apparently…
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Wendy’s Is Closing 140 Locations by the End of the Year
Wendy’s has announced plans to shutter 140 underperforming restaurants by the end of 2024, on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. This isn’t necessarily bad…
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It’s Official: TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy
TGI Fridays, the cultural touchstone of American casual dining that has served customers mozzarella sticks and bottomless fries for over half a century, filed for bankruptcy on Saturday, joining the…
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Beloved Midwest Chain Frisch’s Big Boy Faces Evictions From at Least 20 Locations
Remember Big Boy? The diner-style restaurant with its iconic boy-holding-a-hamburger statues used to dot the country. The name of the restaurant actually comes from its popular Big Boy cheeseburger, a…
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Starbucks Demands Corporate Staff Return to the Office Or Risk Being Fired
While Starbucks is sticking to a three-day in-office work week, they’re getting serious about corporate employees showing up when they say they’re going to. Skipping your mandated three days can…
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‘Grate Cheese Robbery’: 24 Tons of Cheddar Stolen By Imposters in Massive Heist
The British artisanal cheese scene is in an uproar after 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth approximately $390,000 disappeared from a reputable London-based distributor in what is now dubbed…
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American Airlines Tries New Boarding System That Publicly Shames ‘Gate Lice’
Do those boarding group numbers really mean anything when you’re boarding a flight? Turns out they don’t really, at least until now. American Airlines is implementing a new system that…
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Surprising Facts About Trader Joe’s
Did you know there actually was a Joe behind Trader Joe’s? We didn’t, though we’ve been shopping at the founder’s quirky yet beloved grocery stores for years. That inspired us…
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22 Companies That Are Demanding Workers Return to the Office
For everyone tapping away at their keyboard while laying back at the beach, we’ve got bad news: some workplaces are determined to get your rear back in an uncomfortable office…
