Bay Area shop to close as grocery stores in California shut down
A well-known grocery store in Northern California is set to close its doors for good. Safeway will shut down its location on Bollinger Road in West San Jose around November 14, marking the end of nearly sixty years of service, as reported by KTVU. This closure is part of a larger trend affecting the chain, […]
Toys ‘R’ Us plans to launch 120 stores by Thanksgiving
Toys “R” Us is in a rush to launch 120 new stores by Thanksgiving, but suppliers, still wary after the retailer’s bankruptcy in 2017, are hesitant to engage with its current management, according to sources. Go Retail Group, a Texas company known for pop-up stores—including some branded Disney stores—has launched 40 year-round Toys “R” Us […]
Crumbl closes several stores in California due to falling sales
Crumbl, the popular dessert chain, is closing numerous stores after experiencing a sharp decline in sales. So far in 2026, seven locations in California have shut down. According to a recent report, the company has closed a total of 57 stores nationwide this year. Crumbl is particularly known for its visually appealing cookies, often loaded […]
Apple enthusiasts wait in line overnight for the new foldable iPhone Duo, but stores run out of stock in just hours.
The launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, created quite a scene in New York on Friday. Fans were seen queuing for several hours—some even camped out overnight—only to discover that many flagship stores had already run out of stock for walk-ins by mid-morning. A video shared online depicted a “massive queue” […]
Find out which Starbucks stores in California are shutting down.
Starbucks is set to close a number of its locations in California, with 64 shops across the state expected to shut down. The closures are spread throughout the state, from Santa Rosa down to San Diego, impacting areas like the Bay Area, Sacramento, the Central Coast, Los Angeles, and Orange County, among others. Reports indicate […]
Critics Argue Seattle’s City-Paid Security Guards for Grocery Stores Will Mainly Just ‘Watch’ Theft
Seattle Mayor Criticized Over Grocery Store Security Funding Seattle’s Mayor Katie Wilson is facing backlash for her decision to provide city-funded security guards for grocery stores. Critics argue that this approach focuses on mitigating theft rather than addressing crime more broadly, such as through better law enforcement. This week, the mayor announced a $1.7 million […]
Kroger removes Red Bull from stores across the country as the energy drink’s high price faces criticism
Kroger Stops Selling Red Bull Energy Drinks Red Bull has faced a notable setback—it’s no longer available at Kroger stores. The grocery giant has decided to remove the energy drink from its shelves, including gas stations, in a move to take a firmer stance against rising supplier prices. Kroger cleared out its remaining stock of […]
iPhone 18 is now available, leading to long queues at stores around the globe.
Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro Lineup and Foldable iPhone Duo Apple enthusiasts flocked to stores globally on Friday, eagerly waiting to snag the new iPhone models. The recently introduced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, announced during Apple’s annual event last week—alongside the foldable iPhone Duo—feature a redesigned camera that mimics the capabilities of a […]
DoppelCart counterfeit stores take your credit card information and banking codes
Google general counsel addresses the rise of AI-fueled phishing Halimah Delaine Prado, who serves as Google’s General Counsel, has shed light on the surge of AI-based phishing scams that are emerging from what she’s termed as China’s “outsider enterprise.” These scammers are leveraging artificial intelligence to craft incredibly realistic fake websites that impersonate well-known brands […]
Plus size retailer closes 177 stores as it transitions to online sales
Torrid’s Store Closures Continue Amid Shift to Online Sales Things are looking pretty intense for Torrid, a well-known fashion retailer based in Southern California. The company, founded in Orange County, has closed a total of 177 stores since last year, reflecting its ongoing shift to focus on digital sales, according to reports. Torrid has previously […]