Business
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Devastating Photos of Dying Sears and Kmart Stores
Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been tracking what he calls the stores’ “endless” decline. “I never…
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People and Businesses That Barely Survived 2023
Life loves to throw curveballs. Sometimes those unexpected twists and turns can end up being life-defining, career-ruining, business-crushing moments that require hitting the reset button. We’ll take a closer look at some of the most notable businesses and people that…
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7 of the 10 Most Valuable Brands in the World Are American
“Made in China” has veered away from being a three-word label on the bottom of products and is now the epicenter of hot topic discussion regarding trade and consumerism in the U.S. With so much outsourcing, it might surprise you…
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Costco Products That Superfans Quit Buying Thanks to Inflation
Costco superfans on the r/Costco Reddit forum are loyal to the warehouse club giant, but they also hold no punches if they feel like they’re getting ripped off. In one recent thread, u/datalife07 asked their fellow shoppers what products they stopped…
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Horrendous And Inexcusable Holiday Bonuses People Received
There are unfortunately some truly maniacal bosses out there that will not only even consider giving employees entirely justifiable and well-earned bonuses, but there are some bosses that will seemingly do the opposite of giving their employees holiday bonuses. So,…
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CosMc’s: McDonald’s Aims for the Stars With New Starbucks-Like Chain
McDonald’s just caused a disturbance in the universe, announcing a brand new, sub-fast-food chain dubbed CosMc’s. The moniker was inspired by CosMc, an alien from outer space who was a McDonaldland mascot used in 1980s and early 1990s advertisements (if…
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The ‘Best Employee in Walmart History’ Just Signed Off for Her Final Shift
November 16, 2023 marked the end of an era. After a decade of loyal employment, Walmart employee Gail Lewis signed off from her final shift in a tearful goodbye that…
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Nurses Reveal The Biggest Wastes Of Money They’ve Witnessed
Hospitals, while necessary to have, can also end up being literal wormholes that will literally vacuum out all of the financial resources that you thought were otherwise stowed away for…
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Viral Video Exposes Billion Dollar Company for Lackluster Thanksgiving Bonuses
Companies have been giving employees turkeys for Thanksgiving since the dawn of time. Mr. Slate probably gave Fred Flinstone a turkey each year to take home to Wilma on Thanksgiving.…
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Sears, Uber, and Other Companies We Can’t Believe Are Still in Business
Have you ever passed by a business — maybe a grimy typewriter repair shop or a photo lab— and wondered how they’re still around? Well, we’ve got nine pretty incredible…
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Why Is Shein So Cheap — and Is It Ethical?
In This Article: What Is Shein? Why Is Shein So Cheap? Efficient Production Low Overhead Is Shein Ethical? Labor Conditions Environmental Degradation Offensive Designs The Bottom Line Frequently Asked Questions…
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The McCheapest Place to Grab a McDonald’s Big Mac (and the Most Expensive)
Have you ever wondered how much of a rip-off your local McDonald’s is? Wondering if you’re getting the going rate for a burger at the Golden Arches or if you’re…
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Wholesale Romance: Couple Takes Their Engagement Photos at Costco
Nothing says, “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you” like 30-packs of toilet paper and $5 rotisserie chicken, amirite? Screw waiting for fields of lavender…
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Buyer Beware: Never Fall For This Predatory Black Friday Trap
If you plan to shop Black Friday deals this year, there’s one thing you’ll definitely want to skip: deferred interest credit card offers. With their enticing 0% intro APR rates,…
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Buyer Beware: Your Deliveries Are More Likely to Get Lost If You Live in These 10 States
As we head full-tilt into the holiday season, complete with lots of gift buying and Black Friday madness, it’s important to keep track of our packages. Many of us are…
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25 Companies and People That Lost Fortunes
America loves rags-to-riches stories, but tales of riches-to-rags can be always fascinating, too. Some were due to a series of bad investments, others to criminal activity. Some we’ve seen were…
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Big Money, Little Effort: The Shortest Executive Stints in Business History
In the cutthroat world of business, CEOs may be hired and fired in the blink of an eye. And whether they leave of their own accord or are pushed out,…
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9 Companies That Are Doomed To Go Out Of Business
In these competitive times with price hikes seemingly hitting every service and product within this wild world as we know it, the business landscape is more competitive than ever. You’ve…
