Conscious consumers are increasingly prioritizing American-made products. Whether they want to pour back into the local economy, ensure a certain level of quality, or show pride in their country, purchasing products made in America isn’t always as easy as it…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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,…
You might think that the classic songs of Christmas are the money-makers, but there is a new age of Yuletide tunes that have swooped in to rake in millions. Gambling…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…