Business
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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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Amazon Sued for ‘Fake Discounts’ Ahead of Busy Holiday Shopping Season
Holiday shopping is in full swing this week, with Black Friday deals everywhere you look. But one major retailer, Amazon, just got accused of deceptive sales practices in a recently filed lawsuit. Here’s what that lawsuit claims is going on.…
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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 seem like things aren’t going so well in Stop &…
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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, the company that owns both chains. Both restaurants are housed…
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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 what we know about which stores are closing, and which…
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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 hasn’t happened to Anna Tollison, either. She filed a proposed…
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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…
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Sam’s Club Opens First New Location in 7 Years— It has No Checkout Lanes
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has just opened a groundbreaking new store in Grapevine, Texas—the first new location in seven years. Unlike any other store in the chain, this one features cutting-edge…
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Bath & Body Works Candle That Resembles KKK Hoods on Label Pulled From Shelves
Bath & Body Works is a popular store for holiday shopping, selling soaps, scents, and candles. But this year they’re in some hot water after customers pointed out that the…
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Walgreens is Closing 1,200 Stores Nationwide
As U.S. shoppers continue to pull back on spending, Walgreens is another retail chain feeling the pressure. The pharmacy giant is set to close hundreds of stores over the next…
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Looming Shortages of Chocolate, Alcohol, Bananas and More if Dockworkers Strike Tomorrow
East Coast ports could shut down if roughly 45,000 dockworkers go through with plans for a strike, delaying the delivery of goods to retailers and potentially resulting in higher prices…
