Walmart Is Testing New Store Layouts — Will It Draw Customers?
Walmart is changing store layouts in approximately 1,000 store locations. Here are the changes you can expect in certain Walmart stores.
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Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison Is One of Only Six Black Fortune 500 CEOs Currently
Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison is one of only six Black Fortune 500 company CEOs, though he doesn't own Lowe's. Is Lowe's a Black-owned company?
The 6 Best and Cheapest Beauty Subscription Boxes to Try New Products
Give your makeup and skincare collection an overhaul with these six cheap beauty box subscriptions. Boost your beauty routine and give them a try.Inflation or Price-Gouging? TikToker Questions Walmart's Prices
A woman on TikTok shared Walmart's food inflation in the last two years via price comparison of essential groceries she has bought.Babies "R" Us Is Making a Comeback With Flagship Store in New Jersey's Mega-Mall
When it came to shopping for your little ones, Babies "R" Us used to be all the rage. Is the brand going out of business? Let's find out.Who Owns Morphe? Beauty Brand Braces for Bankruptcy
Is Morphe going out of business? Get all the details on the beauty brand, including who owns it and why it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Dollar General: Who Owns the Publicly Traded Discount Retailer?
Dollar General has been publicly traded for most of its history, with a brief period of being privately held. Who owns the discount retailer?Rebel Wilson Launched a Clothing Line — Here’s Why Fans Are Outraged
Rebel Wilson launched a clothing line, R&R Club, in November 2022 and fans are outraged. We have all the details about why fans are upset.Ready for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Here’s How Much It All Costs
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Nov. 24, 2022. But much does it cost to put on the historic procession? Here's what we know.If You're in the Market for a New TV, Check Out Costco's Black Friday Sale
Costco is slashing prices on many items for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are a few of the wholesale warehouse retailer's Black Friday TV deals.More and More Stores Are Staying Closed on Thanksgiving — See the Full List
More and more stores are closing their doors so employees can celebrate Thanksgiving — here are the stores closed on Thanksgiving 2022.Mom Claims Dollar General Forced Her Son to Work for Free in Viral TikTok Video
A mom is blasting the Dollar General store her son works at, saying that they made her son clock out and still work additional hours.Amazon Customers Will Have Venmo Payment Option by Black Friday
Shoppers will soon be able to pay for Amazon purchases using their Venmo account. Here's when you can expect this to roll out and how it works.These Stores Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving Day in 2022
Dozens of stores have announced their plans to close on Thanksgiving day in 2022. Here's a look at the stores that won't be open and those that will.Customers Are Hoping Walmart Brings Back Layaway — What Happened?
Many people on social media outlets like Twitter are wondering if Walmart still has a layaway option. Many other big retailers offer layaway heading into the holiday season.You Don't Need a Membership to Shop at Costco Thanks to These Hacks!
Costco is designed to be exclusive and reward the most loyal customers. Potential customers want to know their options. Is there a one-day pass?Already Planning Your Holiday Shopping? Keep These Stores With Layaway in Mind
Plenty of stores still offer layaway programs to allow customers to buy items and pay for them over time. Which stores still have layaway in 2022?Where to Shop to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and these local and national retailers have products with proceeds going to breast cancer charities.What Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Are Closing? Big Changes Ahead
Bed Bath & Beyond is making some “strategic” changes to improve its balance sheet including closing 150 stores. What Bed Bath & Beyond stores are closing?Side Hustle: How to Make Money Selling Books on Amazon
You can make money by selling books on Amazon, whether you buy wholesale or used books, or simply sell those you already own. Here are some tips.Games and Crypto Unite: GameStop FTX Deal, Explained
GameStop announced it has a new partnership with cryptocurrency exchange FTX. GameStop will sell FTX gift cards and collaborate on marketing initiatives with FTX.Companies With Age Limits for Board Members Are Changing Their Tune
About three-quarters of the S&P 500 consists of companies with age limits for board members. It seems as though a change may be on the horizon.Some Dillards Stores Are Closing — Retailer Isn't Going Out of Business
Dillard’s announced that it will be closing down a store in the East Hills Mall in St. Joseph, Mo., and another in Sikes Senter in Wichita Falls, Texas by September 30, 2022.Macy’s Is Trying to Brace for High Inflation, Isn't Going Out of Business
Macy’s has been closing stores and it also cut its revenue and EPS guidance for fiscal 2022. So, is Macy’s going out of business? Here's what we know.Why Bed Bath & Beyond Might File for Bankruptcy
Whereas Bed Bath & Beyond is popular among meme stock traders, the company might be staring at bankruptcy.Wayfair Laid Off 5 Percent of Its Workforce, Stock Takes a Hit
Wayfair laid off about 5 percent of its global workforce as it attempts to realign its business priorities. What do Wayfair layoffs mean for the company?Earned Wage Access: Modern Payment Model, Explained
A modern payment model called earned wage access is taking over the retail sector. What is it and how is it different from a regular paycheck?Dollar General Hit With $1.2M in Fines for Workplace Hazards
Dollar General was recently fined nearly $1.3 million for “habitually disregarding workplace safety.” The discount retailer has has been hit with more than $6.5 million in penalties since 2017.Bed Bath & Beyond's Reddit-Fueled Rally Looks Unsustainable
Bed Bath & Beyond stock has more than doubled from its 2022 lows. Should you buy BBBY stock amid its Reddit-fueled rally?Blue Nile vs. Brilliant Earth: Reviewers and Customers Compare the Online Jewelers
Blue Nile vs. Brillant Earth—what’s the difference between the two online jewelers? See how reviewers and customers rate the options.Issey Miyake Built an Impressive Net Worth as a Fashion Designer
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer, has died at age 84. Who owns the Issey Miyake design house?Fraudulent Amazon Scam Calls Get More Creative
Amazon scam calls have been happening for years. What are the latest Amazon scam calls about?The Odds of a Recession Rise Amid News of Walmart's Job Cuts
There's been a flurry of layoffs in 2022. Now, Walmart, the largest employer in the U.S., is also laying off employees.Lowe's Owns and Sells Kobalt Tools, Products Are Made in China
Kobalt, one of Lowe's biggest tool brands, makes products such as drills and saws. Who makes Kobalt tools for Lowe's? Kobalt isn't made in the U.S.Will Alibaba Delist? Chinese Company to Comply With U.S. Regulators
Alibaba could be at risk of delisting in the U.S. thanks to the SEC’s list of at-risk Chinese companies trading through the U.S. public market.GameStop Removes NFT Collection That Resembles 9/11 Photo
GameStop already made people skeptical when it announced its NFT platform, but now with a strange 9/11 NFT release, there will be even more skeptics.How Costco Makes Most of Its Money — Not From Its Hot Dogs
Costco CEO Craig Jelinek says the big box retailer won't increase the price of its hot dogs. So, how does Costco make money? Here's what we know.What's Happening with GameStop? Stock Split, Layoffs, and More
The news just keeps coming for GameStop (GME), which announced major layoffs and fired its chief financial officer amid a stock split.GameStop Stock Rises After Stock Split Announcement, Michael Burry Pokes Fun at It
GameStop announced a 4:1 stock split on July 6, driving share prices up on on July 7. GameStop investor Michael Burry also recently made headlines.Amazon Prime Day Deals Are Now On—Even Electronics
Amazon Prime Day is scheduled for July 12 and13, although the company is already offering deals on various electronics.Baby Phat Relaunched in 2019 — Where the Iconic 90’s Brand Stands Now
Kimora Lee Simmons left Baby Phat in 2010 and repurchased it in 2019. Simmons relaunched a limited collection. Here's where the brand stands now.Walmart Plus Can Be Valuable for Frequent Shoppers
Walmart Plus was built to offer consumers a premium experience while shopping, similar to Amazon Prime. Is Walmart Plus worth it?How To Earn Rewards With a John Lewis Credit Card in Apple Pay
Adding the John Lewis credit card to Apple Pay removes contactless payment limits for shoppers.Ann Walton Kroenke Made Her Money From Father Bud Walton's Walmart Role
Ann Walton Kroenke is one of two heiresses of Bud Walton, the co-founder of Walmart. Though not as wealthy as Sam Walton's children, Kroenke is a multibillionaire.Target Plans to Cut Prices on Goods to Prepare for Upcoming Seasons
Target 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.Walmart Heir Rob Walton’s Net Worth Before Potential Broncos Buy
Walmart Heir Rob Walton is one of three surviving children of Sam Walton. His net worth is nearly $60 billion. Walton might buy the Denver Broncos.Costco Stock Split May Be Coming After More Than Two Decades
Costco Wholesale (COST) hasn’t split in more than two decades. Here’s why the rising stock may be due for a split in the foreseeable future.Nordstrom Has Been Hit Hard by the Pandemic, but It’s Hanging On
Nordstrom was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Is the department store chain going out of business?Moms Might Receive Fewer Flowers This Mother’s Day Due to Shortages
With Mother's Day is approaching, the demand for flowers is rising. However, flower shortages may mean moms won't get their bouquets this year.Abercrombie & Fitch: Current and Former Owners Shaped the Retail Giant
Currently, A&F is owned by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and has selected Fran Horowitz to serve as its CEO. Let's take a look at the company's history.
