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    All These Companies Filed for Bankruptcy in 2021

    After the bankruptcy bloodbath that was 2020, which saw dozens of iconic brands including JCPenney and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 protection, 2021 was comparatively quiet. Still, a number of notable companies did find themselves on financially shaky ground. Here’s a…

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    Delicious Foods Worth Buying at Ikea — and Some to Skip

    When we think of Ikea, we think of furniture and instruction manuals, but the store also offers some distinctive foods. You may not find truly traditional Swedish delights such as Fiskbullar, which is actually fish balls, or Lutefisk, a gelatin-like dried…

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    The Best Kitchen Gadgets That You’ll Actually Use

    When it comes to holiday shopping, kitchen tools and small appliances are on many wish lists. But how do you find the perfect multicooker or blender when there are so, so many look-alike products? That’s where this shopping guide comes…

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    We Tried the Target Wines and This Is the Best

    More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing stores such as Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s to enter the game. Aside from convenience, the big chains have the power to buy…

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    Dollar General Goes Upscale With Surprising New Chain

    Many retailers struggled during the pandemic, but not Dollar General.  The discounter opened a staggering 1,000 new stores last year, and it didn’t stop there: It also quietly launched a new chain called Popshelf. So far, about 30 Popshelf locations…

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    Parents Are Furious This Item Is Being Pulled From Stores

    Who knew a baby sock could cause such drama? Production of the Owlet Smart Sock, a wearable monitor that can track a baby’s sleep patterns and vital signs, has been halted after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent the company…