ConsumerThe History of Amazon, From Jeff Bezos' Garage to Multi-Billion Dollar Company A complete timeline of Amazon's history, from its founding on July 16, 1995, as an online to bookseller to becoming one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the world.
NewsTopo Chico Shortage Is Back in 2022 With a VengeanceIn addition to shortage of many other products, Topo Chico, the sparkling mineral water brand, is also in short supply. What's causing the Topo Chico shortage in 2022?
NewsPrime Day Celebrates a Special Day for Amazon, Big Deals for ConsumersAmazon's Prime Day is finally here, and consumers can take advantage of one of the best sale events of the year. But why is Prime Day in July?
ConsumerNordstrom Anniversary Sale May Have Better Deals Than Amazon’s Prime DayNordstrom anniversary sale deals will be available on Friday, July 15. There are some huge deals for shoppers. What are some of the best upcoming deals?
ConsumerSave More on Prime Day With Amazon's Secret CouponsDid you know Amazon has a secret coupon page you can access throughout the year for deals. When shopping on Prime Day, the secret coupons can help you save even more.
ConsumerWalmart Sale Versus Amazon Prime Day: Who Has Better Prices?Walmart won’t be participating in the discount sales battle with Amazon Prime Day because it already has discounted items. How does the Walmart sale versus Prime Day compare?
ConsumerDunkin’s Frozen Coffee Isn’t Gone For Good, It’s Just in Short SupplySeveral Reddit users have been complaining over a lack frozen coffee at their local Dunkin' while others say the product has been removed from their app.
ConsumerWhat Happened to DoorDash? Glitch in System Meant Free Food for UsersDoorDash customers who took advantage of a glitch in the system on July 7, 2022, may have to pay for their purchases. What happened to DoorDash?
NewsIs BYD Bigger Than Tesla? People Think BYD Is the #1 EV ProducerBYD seems to have taken the number one spot from Tesla for EV production. Is BYD bigger than Tesla? Let's see if it's a fact or just a rumor.
ConsumerJschlatt’s GamerSupps' Controversies and Lawsuit, ExplainedGameSupps is a company that provides energy supplements to esports gamers. Who owns GameSupps? The company has faced controversies and a lawsuit.
NewsThe FTC Sues Walmart for Money Transfer Fraud and "Turning a Blind Eye" The FTC is suing Walmart, one of the largest global retailers, for being involved in money transfer fraud. What exactly did Walmart do?
Food IndustryDaily Harvest Gets "Cancel" on TikTok After Product Recall Goes ViralDaily Harvest has issued a voluntary recall on its French Lentil + Leek Crumbles over complaints that it could be causing severe abdominal pain and liver issues.
ConsumerBaby Formula Prices Rise As Shortages ContinueBaby formula has gotten expensive, making parenting even tougher for some. Why is baby formula so expensive in America?
ConsumerFDA Bans All Juul Products Currently Being Sold and Distributed in the U.S.After a $40 million lawsuit settlement, Juul is facing trouble again. This time, the company's e-cigarettes have been completely banned by the FDA.
ConsumerDetails on Instacart’s Exclusive Membership Program, Instacart+Instacart renamed its Instacart Express membership program to Instacart+. Here are details on membership benefits as well as the fees.
HealthcareWhat’s Behind the FDA's Ban on Juul E-CigarettesE-cigarette maker Juul's appeal to the FDA to allow sales of its tobacco-flavored products in the U.S. may be rejected. Why is Juul getting banned?
HealthcareThe Tampon Shortage Is Widespread, and There’s No End in SightTampons are the latest addition to the U.S. shortage list. How long will the tampon shortage last?
Food IndustryKraft Macaroni and Cheese Is Getting a Package Revamp and a New NameThe iconic Kraft Macaroni and Cheese comfort food is getting an update to its name, packaging, and logo. Here's when it hits store shelves.
Food IndustrySummer Is Here, and Hot Cheetos Are Still Hard To FindSupply-chain issues are impacting consumers and small businesses. Is there a Hot Cheeto shortage in the U.S.?
Real EstateBreaking Down the Time It Takes to Buy a House From Start to CloseBuying a house takes time, on average about 4.5 months. First, you'll need to determine your budget and start saving. Next, you'll need to learn the market.
ConsumerDon't Let the Heineken Beer Contest Scam Spoil Your Father's DayThe Heineken Beer Father’s Day Contest scam recently surfaced on WhatsApp. Here's what you need to know about it. Don't let the scam ruin Father's Day.
Consumer8 Products That Got Smaller This Year Due to "Shrinkflation"Your eyes aren't deceiving you — "shrinkflation" is another way consumer prices are going up. Here's a list of examples of products that have gotten smaller this year.
ConsumerWhen Will Target Slash Prices? Retailer Wants to Reduce InventoryWhen consumers are faced with rising prices of everything from gas to groceries, Target has some good news — it’s cutting prices. When will Target slash prices?
ConsumerGas Savings Apps Help Reduce Prices at the Pump — Top PicksAs prices at the pump climb to over $5 per gallon, many consumers are turning to gas savings apps to help save as much as possible when filling up their vehicles.
ConsumerSupply-Chain Issues Are Reaching the Tampon IndustryWomen have been finding empty shelves when looking for a very necessary product: tampons. Why's there a tampon shortage?
Stocks & MarketsWalmart Extends Into the EV Sector, Still Isn't a Sustainable InvestmentWalmart is investing in partnerships with sustainable companies, including EV brands. Is that enough to make it sustainable? Not exactly.
ConsumerNext Fed Rate Hike to Come Soon — Here’s How Much to ExpectThe Federal Reserve is expected to approve two more rate hikes this summer and possibly into the fall as well. Here's what to expect.
Retail & WholesaleTarget Plans to Cut Prices on Goods to Prepare for Upcoming SeasonsTarget is making an effort to get rid of unwanted inventory by cutting prices on goods and canceling orders from manufacturers. Here's what to expect.
ConsumerThis Pride Month, Support Companies That Do More Than Post a Rainbow FlagLots of brands get rainbow happy in June. But if you're looking to support companies that actually donate to LGBTQ organizations, here's where to spend your money this Pride month.
ConsumerHere’s How Long You May Have to Wait for Jif Products to Return to ShelvesThousands of jars of Jif peanut butter are being pulled from store shelves due to a potential salmonella contamination. When will Jif return to store shelves?
ConsumerBaby Formula Shortage: Abbott Plant Reopening and Imports Should Help Parents have struggled to find baby formula for months due to a supply shortage and product recalls. The shortage could ease in the second half of 2022.
ConsumerOur Favorite Memes Making Fun of Companies' Pride Month PanderingCorporations' rainbow-washing of Pride Month has gotten intense. Here are our favorite memes making fun of companies pandering to the LGBT community.
ConsumerNew Peloton Instructor Logan Aldridge Finds Power in His Mantra: “It’s Just an Arm”How did Logan Aldridge lose his arm? Learn how Peleton’s new strength instructor turned a childhood accident into his life’s work.
NewsMoviegoers Might Face a Popcorn Shortage Later in 2022 — DetailsTheaters are having a great time as moviegoers return to theaters in huge numbers. However, popcorn shortage is acting as a dampener.
ConsumerNational Donut Day Deals You Don't Want to Miss Out OnDunkin', Krispy Kreme, and Tim Hortons are a few chains giving away free donuts on National Donut Day (June 3, 2022). Let's discuss the freebies.
ConsumerNew York Fuel Tax Holiday: How Much Will N.Y. Drivers Save?New York is implementing a fuel tax holiday until the end of 2022. The fuel tax holiday will save drivers about 16 cents per gallon.
ConsumerThe Best Places To Take a Family Vacation in Summer 2022Traveling with the family this summer? Here’s a look at some of the best places to travel in 2022.
Media & EntertainmentRights to Winnie the Pooh Have Lapsed — Who Owns It Now?Disney still holds the rights to its version of the characters featured in 'Winnie the Pooh' stories and films. The bear is going to be cast in a different light.
Food IndustryHere's Where Veterans and Military Personnel Can Get Free Meals for Memorial DayMemorial Day 2022 brings discounts and freebies for military members and veterans. Check area restaurants and attractions for specific details.
HealthcareWalmart and CVS Will Stop Filling Certain Controlled Substance PrescriptionsCVS and Walmart have decided to longer fill prescriptions for controlled substances issued by Cerebral and Done. We'll see why and what it means for some customers.
ConsumerWho Owns Juneteenth Trademark? Not Balchem CorporationWho owns the Juneteenth trademark? Although chemical company Balchem Corp. applied for the trademark, the company has since abandoned it.
Stocks & MarketsExperts See LULU Stock Holding Its GroundExperts expect Lululemon stock to hold its ground amid economic uncertainty. Here's more on LULU's forecast.
Company & Industry OverviewsWalmart’s Policy on Holiday Pay for Juneteenth — General Paid Time OffMany companies observe Juneteenth through paid time off, but does Walmart give holiday pay for employees who want to observe the holiday?
ConsumerWhat Does the "LG IMS Has Stopped" Error Message Mean on Your Phone?Over the weekend, LG phone users took to social media about an error message that kept showing up on their phones. What does “LG IMS has stopped” mean?
NewsYou Could Win a New Volvo Just by Playing the 2022 Starbucks Summer Game The Starbucks Summer Game will run through June 17, 2022, and give you the opportunity to collect various prizes including gift cards, Bonus Stars, and even a new Volvo.
Technology & CommunicationsVerizon Is Raising Its Prices in 2022 — New Fees, ExplainedVerizon announced it will begin increasing its administrative fees for consumer and business accounts beginning June 2022. Here's how much prices will increase.
Investments & DealsCarvana Isn't Going Out of Business, Focuses on RestructuringCarvana is laying off 2,500 employees and the stock is down sharply in 2022. Is the company going out of business? Here's what we know.
Company & Industry OverviewsMcDonald’s Is Losing Millions of Dollars, Will Close Permanently in Russia In March, McDonald's decided to temporarily close its Russian restaurants, and it has been losing money since then. Now, the company announced plans to permanently exit Russia.
ConsumerIs EcoPlus Fuel Saver a Scam? It Sure Looks Like One There has been a debate about whether the EcoPlus fuel saver is a scam or legit. Let's take a look and put the debate to rest. Here's what we know.
ConsumerWhy Is Everything So Expensive and When Will Prices Come Down?Consumers across the U.S. have been worried about rising prices. Why is everything so expensive right now and when will prices come down?