Arkansas Mad Butcher grocery shoppers hid in freezer during alleged gunman Travis Posey’s mass shooting rampage
Shoppers at an Arkansas grocery store froze and hid in freezers as a crazed man went on a shooting spree, killing four people, including an 81-year-old woman who died from her injuries on Saturday. Shoppers at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, recalled hearing a “pop” sound just before 11:30 a.m. Friday and […]
Retail sales rise by paltry 0.1% as shoppers feel pinch of high inflation
Retail sales barely rose last month as Americans, troubled by persistently high inflation, tended to cut back on spending. Retail purchases rose 0.1% in May, below the 0.2% increase analysts had expected, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. Retail sales for the previous month were revised down to 0.2%. Of the […]
Tennessee shoppers trap Nashville Perfumania burglars inside store
A group of passersby outside the Tennessee store tried to trap the group of robbers inside until police arrived, according to social media video of the incident. A shopper at the Tanger Outlets in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood recorded video showing four suspected robbers wearing hoodies and medical face masks holed up inside the Perfumania store. […]
Kohl’s tanks 26% as inflation-weary shoppers pull back to sink sales, profits
Shares of Kohl’s plunged as much as 26% on Thursday after the department store chain reported an unexpected quarterly loss due to weakening consumer demand, particularly from the inflation-hit middle class. The Wisconsin-based company lowered its full-year sales and profit forecasts as consumers continue to prioritize buying essentials over discretionary products such as clothing, electronics […]
Target profits miss as inflation forces shoppers to cut spending
Inflation has been eating into Target’s profits, sending the company’s shares falling as much as 10 percent, as the “cheap chic” discount retailer revealed that customers are buying less groceries and discretionary items. The Minneapolis-based retailer reported a fourth quarter that fell short of Wall Street expectations on Wednesday. This was a further blow to […]
Woman assaulted at Whole Foods says store failed to keep shoppers safe
A woman who was hit in the head with a glass bottle while shopping at Whole Foods claims in a lawsuit that the Midtown store failed to keep customers safe. Authorities say Cassidy Arkin, 49, was shopping for groceries at a Sixth Avenue supermarket in October when she was blindsided by a rampaging maniac. Michael […]
California shoppers flood 99 Cents Only shops ahead of closure: ‘I blame Newsom’
California shoppers are already feeling the loss of yet another wave of large-scale store closures. The company that operates 99 Cents Only Stores announced earlier this month The company announced it would close approximately 371 stores in California, Nevada, Texas, and Arizona, with some stores closing as early as April 5. Most of those closures, […]
Joel Cauchi named as Bondi Westfield attacker who stabbed shoppers | Bondi Junction stabbings
The family of Bondi Junction attacker Joel Couch have described his actions as “absolutely horrific” and have expressed condolences to the victims’ loved ones and to the police officer who shot the attacker and ended the stabbing. expressed support for. Police said Couch, who had mental health issues, brought a knife into a crowded Sydney […]
Walmart Shoppers Could Receive $500 Settlement over Weighted Goods
Walmart shoppers who purchase heavy items or bagged citrus within a certain period of time may be eligible for a settlement check. today It was reported Thursday that a class action lawsuit has been filed. Claim Shoppers who visited a retail store paid more than they should have compared to the lowest price in the […]
Economy expanded faster than expected on boost from shoppers, strong job market
The U.S. economy grew faster than previously expected in the fourth quarter, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment in non-residential buildings such as factories and medical facilities. A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday also showed a solid increase in profits last quarter by non-financial companies. Increased profits and increased employee […]