Holiday Shopping Boost Hidden by Auto and Housing Weakness in October Retail Sales
U.S. Retail Sales Insight for October Retail sales in the U.S. remained nearly unchanged in October, which may not reflect the underlying consumer strength, especially as many Americans began their holiday shopping early, even before Halloween. According to the Census Bureau, retail and food service sales reached $732.6 billion in October, virtually the same as […]
U-Haul truck blast claims life of 1 in Idaho shopping center parking lot
Authorities reported that one person was killed in a U-Haul truck explosion early Saturday morning. The incident took place around 7:15 a.m. in the parking lot of an Old Navy store located in Lewiston, Idaho, which is just across the border from Washington state. Initial investigations indicate that the explosion was likely accidental. The truck […]
The use of virtual credit cards is increasing as online shopping expands and worries about fraud grow.
Credit Card Fraud Costs Rising Credit card fraud in the U.S. is projected to reach $12.5 billion in 2024, marking a 25% increase from last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Despite the rising costs, credit cards remain one of the safest payment methods available. They come with anti-fraud protections mandated by federal law. […]
AP Promotes Misleading Story About Holiday Shopping and Inflation
Are Americans feeling less cheerful this holiday season compared to recent years? Here’s a look at what traditional news outlets are saying, though the evidence seems a bit shaky. A recent article from the Associated Press suggests that U.S. shoppers are experiencing economic conditions this holiday season that closely mirror those of December 2022, when […]
Another Black Lives Matter fraud revealed: Oklahoma leader alleged to have misused funds for travel, property, and shopping.
Black Lives Matter Executive Director Indicted The left-leaning group Black Lives Matter has, unfortunately, drawn some unsavory characters who exploit its cause for personal gain. While some individuals within BLM have faced scrutiny for their actions, recent developments suggest a deeper issue of corruption. On Thursday, the Ministry of Justice announced a federal grand jury […]
Colorado man accused of murdering ex-partner and transporting body in shopping cart.
A murder suspect is charged with killing the mother of his child and hiding her body in a shopping cart for several days, according to authorities in Colorado. Thomas Perales, identified as a homeless repeat offender, had violated a protective order against Annette Marie Valdez multiple times and had just been released from custody a […]
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton dismiss breakup rumors during a shopping trip
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Address Split Rumors Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton were seen together, putting breakup rumors to rest, as they visited a grocery store on Tuesday. The couple was spotted at Eataly, a high-end Italian market in Los Angeles. In the images taken, Shelton, 56, was busy pushing a shopping cart while […]
December shopping data brokers monitor your every step.
If the advertisements you come across this December seem eerily on point, you’re not imagining things. The holiday shopping frenzy is, after all, a peak time for both retailers and data brokers. These companies stealthily gather, track, and sell your personal details. Every click, search, or purchase creates a digital shopping profile tied to your […]
Taiwan Prohibits Communist China’s ‘Little Red Book’ App Due to Online Shopping Scam
Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced on Thursday that access to the Chinese Communist Party’s RedNote app will be blocked for at least a year due to numerous complaints about online shopping scams. The CIB noted that they’ve looked into over 1,700 fraud reports linked to RedNote in the past year, amounting to around $7.9 […]
California will phase out all plastic shopping bags in stores by 2026.
California to Ban Plastic Bags by 2026 Beginning January 1, 2026, grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, and convenience shops in California will be prohibited from providing single-use thin plastic bags. This also includes reusable plastic film bags, which were previously allowed. This new regulation, known as Senate Bill 1053, follows on from Senate Bill 270, […]