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Walmart Employees Share Their Biggest ‘Pet Peeves’
It’s rare that you hear what employees really think because, well, they don’t want to lose their jobs. That’s why the customer is always right. But what if workers had a place to air their grievances anonymously? That’s precisely what…
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This Beloved Store Quit Black Friday For Good
Outdoor retailer REI has said it will be closed on Black Friday this year — and every year after. Gallery: 30+ Holiday Gifts to Buy Early Instead of participating in the busiest shopping day of the year, the company will pay…
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This Car Manufacturer Just Recalled Nearly All Its Electric Vehicles
Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive has recalled more than 12,000 pickups and SUVs, almost the entirety of the 15,300 vehicles that have rolled off its assembly lines since it started production in 2021. The problem is with a potentially loose front…
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Target Recalls This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Item Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
When HGTV’s golden couple Chip and Joanna Gaines launched their Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand at Target in 2017, a frenzy was unleashed, and the line has been a stalwart in the home-goods department of the store ever since,…
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These Companies Are Hiring Seasonal Workers for the Holidays
Major retailers and shipping services like Target and UPS are beginning seasonal hiring sprees ahead of the holidays, when they’ll need all the help they can get. Looking for a job? Companies that are hiring in a major way include…
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Dog and Cat Breeds With the Highest Veterinary Bills
Many consumers have wrestled with unexpected medical expenses, but there’s a good chance they weren’t all for human care. Veterinary bills can be costly, and some pets can cost more than others to treat. Forbes recently released a ranking of…
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This British Artist Covered His Entire $1.5-Million Mansion in Doodles
When most people buy a new home, they might renovate the bathroom … or repaint a few walls. But Sam Cox (aka Mr. Doodle) had other plans. With around 240…
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Why Trader Joe’s Plants Are Growing a Following Online
In lieu of buying homes or starting families — after all, who can afford those? — young Americans have focused on more modest endeavors: posts, podcasts, and plants. The last…
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The Strangest Things You Can Buy at Costco
Costco isn’t all cheap hot dogs and bulk paper products. As the seasons change and the stock rotates, some surprising items work their way onto the shelves. That boat hanging…
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Trader Joe’s Samples Have Finally Returned to Stores
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Trader Joe’s samples are back. The freebies began making their comeback Oct. 1, though dates will vary from store to store. Trader Joe’s has also made…
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Cleaning Myths That Will Ruin Your Things
Few things are more satisfying than a clean home, from sparkling windows to freshly scrubbed counters. On the flip side, few things are more frustrating than finding out that the…
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Things You Should Never Try to Sell on eBay
With 138 million active buyers, eBay is one of the largest online marketplaces in the world, and one of the most visited shopping platforms in the United States. That makes…
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2020s vs. 1920s: Will History Repeat?
With the 2020s well underway, we’re still looking to see how predictions in everything from cars to investments play out — but also seeing similarities some parallels with what America experienced…
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The Surprising Reasons These Companies Changed Their Brand Names
Companies’ reasons for choosing new names and logos vary from the banal — corporate restructuring — to the extraordinary: fraud, disasters, or scandal. Changing a company’s long-standing name isn’t without…
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Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Here’s What Experts Say
In This Article: What Is Blue Light? What Are Blue Light Glasses? Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Sleep Quality Eyestrain Eye Health The Bottom Line Frequently Asked Questions There’s no…
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The Brands Behind Trader Joe’s Most Popular Products
Trader Joe’s may seem like an easygoing, carefree brand, but the higher-ups at corporate treat its inner workings more like an intelligence agency than a grocery store. Case in point:…
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The Best 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments to Start a Holiday Tradition
These ornaments won’t only look fabulous on your tree, but will play a meaningful role in your holiday celebrations. Start a new Christmas tradition as you hang an ornament each…
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The Best Christmas Ornaments for Vintage & Nostalgia Lovers
For many, the holidays are just as much about rekindling old memories as they are about making new ones. If you or someone you love is fond of Christmas —…
