Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming grocery stores; see the list

Regional grocery chain Stop & Shop has announced which "underperforming" store locations will be closing before the end of the year.

Kroger, Albertsons identify nearly 600 stores to be sold in merger: Full list

Kroger and Albertsons have identified 579 U.S. stores that they intend to offload from their combined grocery store count in an effort to merge.

More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says

The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.

New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.

Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June

The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.

Costco raising membership fees for 1st time since 2017

Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Here’s when the new fees will take effect.

McDonald's says it's bringing back 'everyone's favorite sandwich'

McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.

Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel

Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.

Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"

Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.

US store openings currently outpace closures by 20%, report says

Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.

Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers

Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.

Sam's Club is changing a key member perk beginning in August

Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.

Energy costs: These are the states paying the most, least

Energy costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.

This Walmart rival is gaining ground in the lowest-prices game

Kroger and Target, which usually trade off in the number two spot, have slightly "narrowed the gap with Walmart" -- but prices are dropping even more at another major chain.

Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company to buy rival Neiman Marcus

Both Saks and Neiman Marcus have seen declining sales as shoppers shift their spending from luxury goods to experiences like travel and upscale restaurants.