Shoe store owner in Santa Monica faces attempted robbery but fends off the attackers with his firearm, according to police.

Santa Monica Shopkeeper Defends Against Intruders California State Police report that a shopkeeper in Santa Monica took action to protect his shoe store and himself from two men allegedly intent on doing harm. The Santa Monica Police were alerted to the incident at the “Sole & Race” store located on the well-known Third Street Promenade […]
Video Appears to Show Suspects Stealing from Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher’s Cannabis Store

Burglary at Cannabis Store Owned by Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson A cannabis store co-owned by comedian Bill Maher and actor Woody Harrelson was reportedly burglarized early Saturday morning at around 4:30 AM, with thieves making off with stolen merchandise. Video captured by Elliot Lewis, a local weed store owner, appears to show a security […]
Walmart reacts to Trump’s statement that the store should ‘absorb the tariffs’

Bentonville, Ark – Following Walmart’s announcement of price increases on several items, former President Trump criticized the retailer on social media. He suggested that Walmart was using tariffs as an excuse to hike prices. In a Saturday post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Walmart should stop trying to denounce tariffs as a reason to raise […]
If our future involves cyber-attacks and bare shelves at the store, here’s what we should consider doing next.

The Future in Empty Aisles Last week, I caught a glimpse of what might be our future. One morning, I wandered into a cooperative, and the shelves that once overflowed were now barren. It was quite disheartening to see signs indicating that baked beans and canned tuna had become scarce. Following a cyberattack two weeks […]
Fortnite not accessible on iPhones worldwide after Apple denies App Store launch

Epic Games has put a stop to Apple’s attempt to release popular games on the App Store across the US and Europe, rendering Fortnite inaccessible on iPhones and iPads worldwide. “Since Apple has blocked Fortnite submissions, it’s unable to launch in US app stores or the Epic Games store in the EU,” posted the Fortnite […]
Epic Games claims Apple prevented ‘Fortnite’ from returning to the App Store.

Epic Games announced on Friday that Apple has once again blocked its efforts to bring “Fortnite” back to the US App Store. This game isn’t just unavailable in the U.S.; it’s also missing in the European Union, where it had previously been downloadable from the Epic Games store after overcoming some barriers Apple had set. […]
Local shopping advocate overcomes tariffs with store featuring NYC-made products

Are tariffs wreaking havoc on your budget? There’s a delightful shop in NYC that’s aiming to ease the strain on your wallet while boosting your conscience. Tucked away at 434 Sixth Ave. in the West Village, the Locavore Variety Store is spearheaded by Caroline Weaver, dubbed the “Shop Local” Queen. She’s on a genuine mission […]
Family-run ice cream store begins eliminating synthetic colors before summer

The ice cream shop is gearing up for busy summer days as the temperature rises. One local parlor is making a shift towards homemade treats without artificial colors. Kingcorn, a family-run establishment in Puber, Wisconsin, has announced its decision to get rid of artificial food dyes. Judy Klosinski, the owner, along with her son Ben, […]
Trump’s tariffs dampen the launch of a candy store in NYC by a Zabar heir

The turbulence stemming from President Trump’s tariffs has posed significant challenges for new restaurant ventures in New York City, notably for establishments like the renowned Zabal family’s sweet shops. Currently, candy prices remain stable, aligning with other popular dining spots. It seems that food entrepreneurs are absorbing increased costs amid ongoing tariff uncertainties and various […]
Los Angeles Apparel sets to launch its first store in NYC at 480 Broadway.

Dov Charney’s Los Angeles Apparel has opened its first store in New York, partnering with KPG Fund. The new location is situated at 480 Broadway, between Bloom Street and Grand Street. This expansive 24,687 square-foot space was previously occupied by Topshop, placing it right in the midst of SoHo’s growing retail landscape. All products from […]