Easter spending expected to hit $177 per person this year
A recent survey of consumers reveals that they feel inspired to shop for Easter-related items because it's a tradition and an enjoyable activity to do with family and friends.
A recent survey of consumers reveals that they feel inspired to shop for Easter-related items because it's a tradition and an enjoyable activity to do with family and friends.
Dodge, Chrysler sedans recalled over airbags that can explode
Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.
Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.
Starbucks mugs recalled due to burn, laceration hazards
Over 440,000 mugs that were part of several Starbucks holiday gift sets have been recalled due to burn and laceration hazards.
Over 440,000 mugs that were part of several Starbucks holiday gift sets have been recalled due to burn and laceration hazards.
Scammers are impersonating FTC employees to steal money, agency warns
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning the public about scammers who are pretending to be employed by the FTC to steal money.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning the public about scammers who are pretending to be employed by the FTC to steal money.
Chocolate prices surge as Hershey, Cadbury report higher profits
Shoppers searching for Easter treats will likely pay more at their local stores this year, with the cost of chocolate soaring.
Shoppers searching for Easter treats will likely pay more at their local stores this year, with the cost of chocolate soaring.
DMV outage fixed, blamed on nationwide AAMVA network failure
Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. were slowed Thursday morning by a network outage, according to multiple states.
Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. were slowed Thursday morning by a network outage, according to multiple states.
NAR $418 million legal commission settlement could save you thousands on your next home
The cost of buying a selling a home could be coming down after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay a landmark $418 million legal settlement.
The cost of buying a selling a home could be coming down after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay a landmark $418 million legal settlement.
Here's why paid loyalty programs are all the rage at stores and restaurants
Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.
Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.
Your avocado toast may get even more expensive
Mission Produce, one of the biggest avocado producers, said it expects prices on the good to increase this year.
Mission Produce, one of the biggest avocado producers, said it expects prices on the good to increase this year.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned
The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.
The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.
Home Depot to bring back 12-Foot Skelly, new spooky friends for Halloween
Home Depot is reviving the Halloween spirit more than six months early by announcing the return of the popular 12-foot skeleton decoration, known as Skelly, along with introducing new companions and friends for the upcoming season
Home Depot is reviving the Halloween spirit more than six months early by announcing the return of the popular 12-foot skeleton decoration, known as Skelly, along with introducing new companions and friends for the upcoming season
City of Georgetown to complete water system maintenance starting April 17
Georgetown water customers may notice chlorine odors and a green or brown tiny to their water for brief periods starting April 17 due to the maintenance.
Georgetown water customers may notice chlorine odors and a green or brown tiny to their water for brief periods starting April 17 due to the maintenance.
'Micro shorts' from Free People get mocked by consumers on social media
The fashion brand’s shorts got ridiculed on social media after images of the new collection were released earlier this month.
The fashion brand’s shorts got ridiculed on social media after images of the new collection were released earlier this month.
Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.
Trader Joe’s cashew recall: Product pulled over salmonella risk
Trader Joe’s cashews sold in 16 U.S. states have been recalled over potential salmonella contamination, the FDA said. Here's what to know.
Trader Joe’s cashews sold in 16 U.S. states have been recalled over potential salmonella contamination, the FDA said. Here's what to know.
Cashews sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergens
Cashews sold at Walmart stores in more than two dozen states are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, according to an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration.
Cashews sold at Walmart stores in more than two dozen states are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, according to an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration.
Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
Soft serve ice cream machine breakdowns can cost '$625 per day' in sales, according to the FTC and DOJ.
These states saw the most home foreclosures in February: report
While foreclosures are rising, they remain well below the levels recorded during the 2008 financial crisis.
While foreclosures are rising, they remain well below the levels recorded during the 2008 financial crisis.
How the NAR settlement could lower home prices
Here's how much you could save if real estate commissions drop by 30%, as some experts are predicting after today's National Association of Realtors settlement.
Here's how much you could save if real estate commissions drop by 30%, as some experts are predicting after today's National Association of Realtors settlement.