NYC grocers gripe over fruit vendors so close to stores: ‘Pick off our customers’
New York City grocery store owners are slamming city officials for allowing licensed fruit and vegetable sellers to operate on the same block (in some cases within 30 feet) as their stores, eating into their profits. In Forest Hills, Queens, there’s a fruit and vegetable stand just 25 feet from a Key Food supermarket on […]
Car rental company charging customers for Tesla ‘refills’
Customers at one of the nation’s largest car rental companies are feeling the pain of paying hundreds of dollars in free fuel just to rent a Tesla and then being denied a refund. Hertz, which recently announced plans to unload 30,000 used Teslas, was accused of charging customers nearly $300 in “skip the pump” fees […]
McDonald’s ‘skimpy’ $5 menu deal angers customers
McDonald’s customers are furious that the fast food chain’s new $5 worth of items are “cheap” and that the promotion will only last for one month. The Chicago-based company will launch a $5 combo meal on June 25 that includes a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, small fries, four Chicken McNuggets and a small soft drink. […]
House Passes ‘TICKET Act,’ Disclosing Final Ticket Price To Purchasing Customers
Musician Taylor Swift performs on stage at the 2017 DIRECTV NOW Super Saturday Night Concert at Club Nomadic on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for DIRECTV) OAN’s James Myers3:08 PM – Thursday, May 16, 2024 The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Major Event Ticketing Fee Transparency Act […]
Wealthier customers flock to Walmart to boost retailer’s sales in strong Q1 earnings
More wealthy shoppers flocked to Walmart, helping the nation’s largest retailer overcome inflation headwinds faced by its rivals and deliver better-than-expected quarterly results, the company said Thursday. Walmart said total U.S. comparable sales increased 3.8% in the first quarter ended April 30, with most of the increase coming from households with incomes of $100,000 or […]
McDonald’s confirms $5 value meal promotion to lure back customers
McDonald’s has confirmed it will roll out a limited-time $5 combo meal this summer in hopes of attracting customers who have been turned away by inflation since the fast-food chain’s price hikes. The Chicago-based company announced it will be introducing a month-long promotion starting June 25th. During the event, customers can choose from four items: […]
Struggling restaurants announce deals to lure in customers as inflation remains high
As rising inflation continues to affect businesses across the country, several restaurant chains have announced value deals to get cash-strapped customers to return. This week, Red Lobster announced it was shuttering over 50 locations. It comes as the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported on Tuesday that inflation went up 2.2% for the year ending in […]
Dell says 49 million customers were allegedly affected in recent data breach
Dell warned customers earlier this week about a data breach after attackers claimed to have stolen the personal information of approximately 49 million customers. peepee computer report The computer company said Wednesday it began sending emails to customers with data breach notifications noting that Dell’s portal, which contains customer information related to purchases, had been […]
McDonald’s considering $5 meal deal to lure back inflation-hit customers
California McDonald’s franchise owner Scott Rodrick joins Barney & Company. to discuss California’s highly controversial $20 minimum wage increase. McDonald’s is giving five U.S. franchisees a bid to persuade price-conscious customers to come back as fast-food restaurants’ sales have slumped due to inflation and more people are eating at home. We’re asking you to consider […]
McDonald’s to launch $5 meal deal to lure back customers
McDonald’s is reportedly trying to lure back lower-income customers who were being priced out of the Golden Arches after menu prices increased to include $18 Big Macs and $6 hash browns. It is reportedly preparing to launch dollar meal deals. A person familiar with the matter said the affordable menu could include a McChicken or […]