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Costco Agrees to Cut Supply-Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Costco has taken a step toward curbing its greenhouse gas emissions, with the retailer committing to new emission reduction targets in 2023. The wholesaler’s decision comes after 70% of Costco shareholders voted in January to back a green investment firm’s…
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Sam’s Club’s Hot Dog Combo Just Got Cheaper. In Your Face, Inflation!
Sam’s Club just took aim at both Costco and inflation by lowering the price of a food court favorite: the hot dog combo. The hefty quarter-pound 100% beef hot dog and 32-ounce refillable soda combo now costs $1.38, a drop…
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How Salvage Grocery Stores Help Shoppers Save Money (and the Planet)
As inflation continues to eat away at budgets, more shoppers are turning to salvage stores, which sell damaged, discounted, and otherwise unwanted goods for cheap. In the first part of 2022, some salvage store managers even saw double-digit sales growth,…
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Trader Joe’s Best Seasonal Items, According to Superfans
Some products are just too good to be seasonal. Who doesn’t want to snack on a few pumpkin samosas in July? Trader Joe’s fans recently shared their favorite seasonal products, which they say the retailer should sell year-round. We’ve listed these…
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Does Costco Offer Delivery? Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s no secret that Costco — with its generous return policy and big-box items — is one-stop shopping for those who suffer from buyer’s remorse, or for busy shoppers who prefer buying in bulk. Whether you’re running low on cleaning…
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Sam’s Club Delivery: Everything You Need to Know Before Ordering
From mail-order pharmacies to online grocery shopping, delivery services have infiltrated almost every aspect of our retail experience. Aside from a handful of stores — ahem, Trader Joe’s, we’re looking at you — the vast majority of national retailers and…
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Dunkin’s Free Coffee Might Make Mondays More Bearable
When the Sunday scaries turn into Monday melodrama, sometimes a caffeinated pick-me-up is the only saving grace. For Dunkin’ rewards members, that start-of-the-week jolt is on the (orange-and-pink) house for…
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Charlize Theron Puts Her California Bungalow Up for Sale
Oscar-winner Charlize Theron has two homes in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, so it’s no surprise she’s looking to offload her bungalow in the Beverly Grove neighborhood. Gallery: The Most…
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The Best IPAs You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
When IPAs became all the rage in the 2010s, I resisted the craft beer trend, preferring cheap, easy-drinking light beers to the metallic bitterness of a bottle of Lagunitas. Everything…
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Deli Counter Meat and Cheese Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak
One person and an unborn baby have died from listeria, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A total of 16 people have become infected during the outbreak, which began…
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Manual Minis Are Back … and the Carmaker Will Teach You How To Drive One
Mini is famous for its manual transmissions, but after supply-chain issues surfaced in 2019, the compact car company had to suspend production of them. For the 2023 model year, however, Mini is…
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Shake ’n Bake Shakes Things Up by Ditching Plastic Bags
Since its inception more than 50 years ago, Shake ‘N Bake hasn’t changed — until now. The Kraft Heinz Co. is doing away with the very container behind the product’s…
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Vlasic Delivers a Dill Pickle Candle Just in Time for National Pickle Day
Nov. 14 is National Pickle Day and unlike other insignificant holidays, this one is kind of a big dill. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Vlasic is collaborating with home fragrances…
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Things We Used To Get For Free (But Now We Have To Pay For)
Once upon a time, we got a lot of goods and services for no charge at all. But now we’re nickeled and dimed from the local gas station to the…
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20 Everyday Items That Are Worth Splurging On
Let’s face it: A deal isn’t a deal when you get a product that just doesn’t function as it should. Sometimes it’s tempting to skimp on common household buys, but spending…
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Deck the Halls With These 17 Costco Christmas Decorations
The time has come to deck out the house in gleeful Christmas decorations. Whether you’re going all out or opting for a minimalist approach, Costco has an array of options…
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DSW Pairs With Cobblers Direct to Offer Shoe Repair
Shoe repair seems like a dying art in this era of fast fashion, but DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, a retailer with more than 650 locations in the U.S. and Canada,…
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The Best Tents and Gear For Camping in the Winter
Camping in the winter has its perks, from having to deal with fewer bugs and crowds to the tranquil beauty and peacefulness of snowy wonderlands. But with unpredictable weather and…
