Walmart's hot sellers amid inflation? Hand mixers, kitchen tools as people prepare meals at home
Walmart is reporting strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget-conscious consumers in a tough economic environment.
Walmart is reporting strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget-conscious consumers in a tough economic environment.
Real estate brokerage giant predicts 'tough' market for remainder of 2023
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said the real estate market is at a 'standstill.'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said the real estate market is at a 'standstill.'
Homebuilder sentiment plummets as mortgage rates surge again
Builder confidence unexpectedly dropped for first time this year.
Builder confidence unexpectedly dropped for first time this year.
Walmart, Exxon Mobil team up for gasoline deal
The gas discount deal is effective now through Sept. 15, and gives Walmart+ members a 20-cent discount for each gallon of gas.
The gas discount deal is effective now through Sept. 15, and gives Walmart+ members a 20-cent discount for each gallon of gas.
Luxury watch market demand boosted by younger generation of buyers
Luxury watch sales are a $75B market.
Luxury watch sales are a $75B market.
Hartford man seeks pension help from Contact 6, frustrated by wait
For John Blasky of Hartford, claiming a pension wasn’t easy. The company’s bankruptcy made tracking down his money more complicated.
For John Blasky of Hartford, claiming a pension wasn’t easy. The company’s bankruptcy made tracking down his money more complicated.
Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’
An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.
An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.
Gas prices frustrate drivers, Midwest heat wave a factor in spike
If you've filled up lately, you've probably noticed gas prices are on the rise in southeast Wisconsin – and those prices are fueling frustration.
If you've filled up lately, you've probably noticed gas prices are on the rise in southeast Wisconsin – and those prices are fueling frustration.
Nestlé recalls cookie dough for possibly containing wood fragments
So far, no injuries or illnesses have been reported as a result of the contamination.
So far, no injuries or illnesses have been reported as a result of the contamination.
Instacart now accepting SNAP benefits online in all 50 states
More than 42 million people – over 12% of the population – receive SNAP benefits.
More than 42 million people – over 12% of the population – receive SNAP benefits.
About 2.2. million candles sold by Target are recalled
Lit candles under the recall have cracked or broken at least 19 times, the CPSC said.
Lit candles under the recall have cracked or broken at least 19 times, the CPSC said.
Last New Jersey Kmart closing, leaving only 2 open in the U.S.
Attention Kmart shoppers! One of the discount chain's last remaining locations is getting ready to close its doors. Shoppers in Bergen County, New Jersey are ready to snatch up one last blue light special.
Attention Kmart shoppers! One of the discount chain's last remaining locations is getting ready to close its doors. Shoppers in Bergen County, New Jersey are ready to snatch up one last blue light special.
These four US cities face the biggest housing shortages
The U.S. housing shortage is worse in several cities that have experienced a booming labor market, strong population growth, and low housing inventory.
The U.S. housing shortage is worse in several cities that have experienced a booming labor market, strong population growth, and low housing inventory.
Disney enters sports betting business with $2B ESPN Bet deal
Disney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment.
Disney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment.
Anheuser-Busch selling Shock Top, Breckinridge to cannabis company Tilray
The Bud Light owner sold off a total of eight brands to Tilray
The Bud Light owner sold off a total of eight brands to Tilray
Mayfair apartments, new retail proposed for old Boston Store site
Wauwatosa has proposed building 900 apartments and adding retail to the site of the vacant Mayfair Mall Boston Store, purchased last year.
Wauwatosa has proposed building 900 apartments and adding retail to the site of the vacant Mayfair Mall Boston Store, purchased last year.
Which age group tips the worst? Survey reveals tipping frustrations
Most of us are just tired of tipping our servers and stylists, according to a new survey by Bankrate that found 66 percent of Americans take issue with the tipping culture in this country.
Most of us are just tired of tipping our servers and stylists, according to a new survey by Bankrate that found 66 percent of Americans take issue with the tipping culture in this country.
Scammers are getting smarter: Here's how to protect yourself
The most recent Federal Trade Commission data from 2022 shows that reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion. That's a 30 percent increase from 2021.
The most recent Federal Trade Commission data from 2022 shows that reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion. That's a 30 percent increase from 2021.
US inflation has cooled, but getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
Public health alert issued for raw beef sold at ALDI, may contain plastic
Take note of this public health alert if you've bought raw beef from ALDI in the last few weeks.
Take note of this public health alert if you've bought raw beef from ALDI in the last few weeks.