Consumer

Kim Kardashian is the co-founder and majority owner of Skims—a shapewear company that launched in the fall of 2019. The company recently doubled its estimated valuation.

Marriott Bonvoy members enjoy loyalty program perks such as room discounts and special amenities when available. What are Elite Night Credits?

Amazon offers numerous ways for people to earn money without selling products. Earning opportunities include Amazon delivery driving and affiliate marketing.

Unilever failed to acquire GlaxoSmithKline. Now, a Nelson Peltz-led activist fund wants to change things at the conglomerate. What changes might be coming?

Peloton’s struggles aren’t over yet. New backer Blackwells Capital is an activist investor that wants big internal changes, including dropping the CEO.

Recently, Peloton decided to temporarily halt the production of its bikes and treadmills due to a lack of consumer demand. There likely won't be a rower coming anytime soon.

Abigail Disney is the granddaughter of the Walt Disney Company's co-founder. What's her net worth as an heir to the Disney fortune? Does she work for Disney?

Friskies wet cat food seems to be in short supply amid the canned pet food shortage. Why is there a shortage of Friskies wet cat food?

Calls for boycotting Carhartt are growing amid its vaccine mandate. Is the apparel company publicly traded, and is it going out of business?

Conservatives aren't happy with Carhartt and threaten to boycott the apparel company. Why are people boycotting Carhartt?

Ralph Lauren has already released its fair share of digital goods and collectibles. Now, it wants to pursue younger audiences with the metaverse.

You’ll receive tax forms for Amazon Flex if you’ve earned more than $600 in a tax year through the company. Read more about reporting the income.

The NACHW won’t be sending out free COVID-19 tests, although the organization’s website does direct you to a reliable source. The U.S. government is giving out free COVID-19 tests.

The omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc on the supply chain. It's causing an increase in worker absences. Is there a chicken shortage?

Many consumers have been struggling to find basil leaves. Is there a basil shortage in 2022? How long will the supply chain issues last?

The "Bought Milk" settlement is still sending out payments to claimants, five years later, through a pro-rata distribution via virtual Mastercards.

USPS lottery scam and giveaway scam messages can bilk unsuspecting consumers out of money or personal information. Learn more about these scams.

Girl Scout cookie season is upon us. In 2022, a new cookie, the Adventureful, takes center stage. How much do Girl Scouts make on cookie sales?

Following the CDC's reduction of required isolation time, Walmart reduced its paid leave time for those with the virus from two weeks to one week.

Many people end up receiving win notifications from Publishers Clearing House. Is the company real or is it just another scam that you should avoid?

The best at-home COVID test for you depends on a variety of factors, but reviewers have selected some products available online and in stores now.

Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer has said the chain's staff will be required to have the COVID-19 booster shot. Will this mandate affect his net worth?

Officials across the U.S. are warning people about a parcel-tracking text scam criminals are using to steal personal and financial information.

Under Armour finally stepped into the NFT game on Dec. 21 and dropped its first-ever NFT collection. The company partnered with NBA superstar Steph Curry.

Amazon Web Services, or AWS, experienced its third outage in three weeks. The outages have taken out massive numbers of sites and apps. How many websites run on AWS?

BinaxNOW is a common rapid test. According to the manufacturer, it effectively detects COVID-19 and its variants, including omicron. Who makes BinaxNOW?

Is Armando Montelongo Seminars a scam or is it legit? Some people swear by the house-flipping education company, while others say it’s a fraud.

Mia Torres phone calls claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are scams. Here's how to avoid scammers, whether by phone, email, text message, or social media.

On Dec. 12, Zegna closed its business combination with Investindustrial Acquisition Corp. (IIAC). What's the forecast for ZGN stock?

As it's clear that Massachusetts residents may soon be unable to buy eggs, legislators may revise the law to stem a potential egg shortage.

Kroger announced that it will be taking away COVID-19 benefits from its unvaccinated workers beginning on January 1, 2022.

On Dec. 13, RTFKT Studios announced that Nike will acquire the company just a day after its NFT collection reveal, CloneX. Nike is gearing up for the metaverse.

Is Pawsionate a scam? Angry customers are leaving one-star reviews for the the company, which offers customized products for pet lovers.

After a viral TikTok video showed how a Whole Foods supermarket throws away fresh food, people are wondering why the brand does it.

Pepsi has joined the list of brands and entities creating their brand-inspired NFTs with its "Pepsi Mic Drop" genesis collection. How can you join the waitlist?

Peloton says that its bike didn’t cause an "Sex and the City" character’s death. However, its stock price still fell on the same day as the "And Just Like That…" premiere.

New Zealand is seeking to eradicate smoking in its country by 2027. It will be implementing some very strict regulations. What about marijuana and alcohol?

In a warning about Amazon scam calls, the Federal Trade Commission said people reported losing more than $27 million to the fraudsters in one year.

Among a host of other food items on the shortage list, strawberries have also become scarce. What is causing a strawberry shortage in 2021?

Discount retailer Dollar General plans to open 1,000 Popshelf locations in the future by 2025, with 100 new stores planned for 2022.