Target disappoints customers by removing self-checkouts: ‘I dislike this’
Self-checkout seems to be on its way out. Target has decided to eliminate self-checkout stations in their stores following reports of criminals using these kiosks to carry out thefts. Last March, the chain mentioned plans to restrict self-checkouts to just 10 items and started limiting or even removing these kiosks due to complaints about their […]
Ninja pressure cookers recalled after more than 100 customers suffered burns
Sharkninja is recalling nearly 2 million of its pressure cookers after receiving reports of serious burns from customers due to hot food leaking out. The issue lies with the Sharkninja Foodi OP300 Series multifunctional pressure cooker lid, which can be opened during operation, resulting in hot food escaping and potentially injuring users. The US Consumer […]
Temu highlighting import taxes to customers
Amazon may have planned to show consumers the cost of imports through digital checkout, but Chinese company Temu is moving forward in the opposite way. Since President Donald Trump slammed China with import duties of up to 145%, Temu has begun making additional import taxes visible to all customers at checkout. Sources say the inflammatory […]
Apple revenue hits $95B as customers snatched up iPhones on tariff fears
Apple reported on Thursday that slightly beat Wall Street expectations as consumers stocked it on their iPhone amid fears of potential import taxes on signing devices from President Trump. The Cupertino, California-based company said its revenue and profit for the second quarter ended March 29 was $1.65 per share, $953.6 billion and $1.65 billion, respectively, […]
LI Jersey Mike’s worker tests positive for hepatitis A as officials warn customers could be at risk
A worker at the Jasey Microphone in Nassau County “dealing directly” tested positive for hepatitis A and put a customer who recently dined at a sandwich shop at risk, health officials warned. County health officials said an employee at the Oceanside Jersey Mike tested positive for hepatitis A late Friday, revealing anyone who had eaten, […]
Tesla urges Canadian customers to buy pre-tariff priced inventory ‘while supplies last’
Elon Musk’s Tesla is urging Canadian customers to buy cars at pre-tension rates “while supplies last” as they move to raise prices in response to President Trump’s trade war. The website of the Canadian electric vehicle giant displayed a banner message on Monday. This said, “Explore pre-tension stocks while supply continues.” The ad first appeared […]
Customers canceled 30% of orders from China, says shipping giant
Hapag-Lloyd, a leading shipping container company, said customers have cancelled 30% of orders from China to the US as President Trump’s strict tariffs have caused chaos at ports around the world. Meanwhile, demand for shipments from Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam has “a significant increase,” Vietnam, the world’s largest German shipping company, told Reuters. “We believe […]
Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico
Authorities said power recovered to more than 98% of customers on Friday after an island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico earlier this week. Luma Energy, which oversees the island’s power transmission, more than 1.45 million customers had acquired power within 48 hours of the outage. Puerto Rico is no longer safe for illegal immigrants as Trump […]
Hermes hiking handbag prices for US customers over Trump tariffs
An expensive Birkin bag would likely be even more expensive – if you could get it. Hermes, the high-end fashion house behind A-list accessories, is planning to raise prices on all US items to combat President Trump’s tariffs, the luxury retailer said Thursday. Their expensive clutches start at around $20,000 and reach six figures. That […]
Google operates illegal ad monopolies that ‘substantially harmed’ customers, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google operates illegal monopolies in two separate markets related to digital advertising technology. The bomb ruling by US District Judge Leonie Brinkema in the Federal Court of Virginia has found that Google violated the Sherman Act by controlling the online publisher ad server market and the ad exchange market […]