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Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores nationwide. Here's where in CT
Discount store giant Big Lots has announced plans to close up to 315 stores nationwide, including some in Connecticut. Here’s the list.
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Big Lots closing more stores in Connecticut. Here's the list
Big Lots has announced it will be closing six additional stores in Connecticut. This is on top of the three stores announced earlier this month. According to the company’s website, the newly announced stores include: Big Lots, which operates 16 stores in Connecticut and more than 1,400 nationwide, announced the closures in the face of a 10% decline in net…
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Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here. And experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.
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Costco is raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years
Pretty soon it’s going to cost a little more to access Costco’s selection of weighty pies and cookies.
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Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?
It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the retail industry since Amazon launched its first Prime Day in 2015. While consumers may be enticed by the advertised can’t-miss savings on some products, personal finance experts say shoppers should be careful not...
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Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the payment method's days numbered?
Target says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15. The Minneapolis-based discounter confirmed the move in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday, citing “extremely low volumes” of customers who still write checks. It’s another sign of how a once ubiquitous payment method is going the way of outmoded objects like floppy disks...
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Sam's Club Plus members to lose key perk in August
Free shipping will only be offered on “qualifying orders of $50 or more,” according to the wholesale giant.
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Target to stop accepting personal checks as form of payment
Target is making a major change to how customers pay for goods at the store.
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Target launches ‘baby' Stanley cups
The 14-ounce Stainless Steel Quencher Tumblers are almost sold out in major cities, including New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
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Bob's Stores employee reacts to news of chain's bankruptcy proceedings
An anonymous Bob’s Stores employee said the company has left its employees in the dark and without paychecks as the chain moves forward in bankruptcy court
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TJ Maxx and Marshalls store workers now wearing body cameras
TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, says the measure is also meant to keep customers and employees safe.
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eBay will no longer accept American Express, citing ‘unacceptably high fees'
It’s a notable blow to American Express, whose customers are often the most attractive among merchants and spend the most money per month on their cards.
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Walgreens to hold major summer sale, reducing prices on 1,300 products
The retailer joins the growing list of stores slashing prices on popular products this summer.
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Why Target and McDonald's are cutting prices and offering deals
Target’s weak results show the fierce battle between retailers trying to outmatch each other on deals.
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Target to lower prices on about 5,000 basic goods
Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk.
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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
Target, which operates roughly 2,000 stores, said Friday that the decision to offer Pride merchandise, including adult apparel, home products, food and beverage will be based on “guest insights and consumer research.”
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Federal trade commission sues to block $8.5 billion merger of Coach and Michael Kors
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Tapestry, Inc.’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Ltd., saying that the deal would eliminate direct head-to-head competition between the fashion companies’ brands like Coach and Michael Kors in the so-called affordable luxury handbag arena.
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Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to close nearly 100 stores
The company said it planned to close 95 of its Express retail stores and all UpWest stores.
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Lululemon to shutter Washington distribution center, lay off 128 employees after tripling warehouse footprint
Lululemon is shutting down its Washington distribution center and laying off 128 employees after it opened a massive new warehouse outside of Los Angeles.
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Dollar stores have fallen on hard times
The dollar store has been a shopping staple for many lower-income Americans, but lately it’s been a struggle.