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.
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.
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.
National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies
National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
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.
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.
McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.
Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
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.
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.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Here are the best and worst cities to rent in America, according to study
With the costs of buying a home soaring, more consumers are renting, which can get expensive depending on where you live.
With the costs of buying a home soaring, more consumers are renting, which can get expensive depending on where you live.
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.
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.
Will Hurricane Beryl cause gas prices to rise?
The Port of Corpus Christi was back open by Tuesday morning, but the Houston Ship Channel, a major point for the import and export of crude oil and refined products, remains closed.
The Port of Corpus Christi was back open by Tuesday morning, but the Houston Ship Channel, a major point for the import and export of crude oil and refined products, remains closed.
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.
Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.
Arizona Iced Tea co-founder vows to 'fight hard' to keep price under $1
"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"
"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
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.
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.
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products recalled by manufacturer: 'Should be thrown away'
The eggs may still be in restaurant refrigerators, the USDA warns.
The eggs may still be in restaurant refrigerators, the USDA warns.