TD Bank must pay nearly $30 million after sharing ‘inaccurate, negative information' about customers – NBC Philadelphia
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered TD Bank to pay $7.76 million to tens of thousands of victims of the bank's illegal conduct. In a statement released Wednesday, the CFPB alleges that the bank repeatedly provided inaccurate and negative information about its customers to consumer reporting agencies over the years. The information included “systematic inaccuracies […]
DirecTV customers still in dark for Jets-49ers on ‘MNF’ as Disney dispute continues
A key milestone has passed in the cold war between Disney and DirecTV. The Jets-49ers game is set to begin on ESPN and ABC's “Monday Night Football,” but the networks' parent company, Disney, has not yet reached a broadcast deal with DirecTV. The dispute involves ESPN-affiliated networks, FX and the Disney-owned and operated ABC affiliate. […]
When can customers expect the next Costco price hike?
(NEXSTAR) – After years of warning customers of upcoming price hikes, Costco has finally increased its annual membership fees. The fee increase, which will affect customers at all membership levels, was officially announced It came into effect on September 1st. New Gold Star and Business level members will pay $65 per year (up from $60) […]
DirecTV Clobbered By Angry Customers Threatening to Cancel over ESPN Blackout Amid Disney Dispute
Television service DirecTV is taking hits from angry customers threatening to cancel their contracts over the ESPN cut, while also facing a contract dispute with Walt Disney Co., the majority owner of the cable sports channel. “Switching is not the solution. The loss of sports, programming and movies will impact the entire industry, including streaming […]
Dollar General Shares Plummet 25%, Company Blames Economy For ‘Financially Constrained’ Customers
The exterior of a Dollar General convenience store in Austin, Texas on March 16, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) By James Myers, OAN StaffThursday, August 29, 2024 9:35 AM Shares of discount retailer Dollar General Inc. fell sharply on Thursday after the company cut its full-year sales and profit outlook, a sign that lower-income […]
AT&T customers report outage, being stuck in SOS mode on iPhones
(International Labour Organization) — AT&T customers in some parts of the country are reporting issues that are causing service to go out and iPhone devices to get stuck in SOS mode. Reports of outages peaked just before 6 p.m. Down DetectorMore than 5,700 users reported service disruptions. By 8:35 p.m., the number of reports had […]
Subway Announces Launch Of Footlong Deal, As Customers Continue Battling Inflation Prices
The image gallery includes interior and exterior, sandwich, sandwich artist, other menu items, and lifestyle images of a Subway restaurant in Crystal River, Florida, on December 19, 2023. (Photo: Gerald Mora/Getty Images, Courtesy of Subway) By James Myers, OAN StaffFriday, August 23, 2024 2:15 p.m. Sandwich maker Subway has launched a sale offering a one-foot-long […]
Target sales surge as customers flock to low-cost retailers
Target’s profit and sales beat Wall Street expectations, in the latest sign that shoppers are flocking to discount chains as inflation keeps prices high. The “cheap chic” retailer on Wednesday raised its full-year profit outlook and reported its first quarterly comparable sales increase in more than a year as price cuts drew more shoppers to […]
Out-of-control NYC pedicab drivers terrorize tourists, locals — and even sexually assault their own customers: ‘They’re like piranhas’
They’re hell on wheels. Out-of-control pedicab drivers have been terrorizing tourists and locals across Manhattan, taking over city streets, yelling abuse at passersby, and even sexually assaulting their own customers, victims, employees and drivers, The Washington Post reported. Over the past few years, drivers have become increasingly lawless, blasting loud music, charging exorbitant fares, fighting […]
Starbucks losing customers thanks to high prices, long lines, culture wars
Coffee lovers are turning their back on Starbucks, and it won’t be easy for the coffee giant to win back the love it lost. According to a report released on Friday The Wall Street JournalCustomers are fed up with rising costs, long wait times and what some see as the company’s inept political posturing. The […]