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I shopped at Aldi and saw why the chain is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the US
German grocer Aldi is planning 800 new US stores in the next few years. With food...
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Temu spent so much on Meta ads that staffers joked they should thank the company with a hefty gift card, report says
The Chinese ecommerce platform was the top advertiser by revenue for Meta in 2023, per The...
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It's just a little wood and glass. So why is getting stuff framed so expensive?
Framers drive up the cost by leaning into customers' emotions about protecting their precious art and...
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I got fired at Walmart after trying to stop shoplifters. It reveals a problem with how retailers fight theft
A Walmart employee describes how she got fired after trying to stop shoplifters and says it...
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Hackers are targeting Walmart Spark drivers' accounts and using them to shop for the delivery service, drivers say
Some Walmart Spark drivers' accounts are being used by other people, compromising their identity and leading...
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Bots are some DoorDash and Walmart Spark delivery gig workers' dirty secret
Gig workers on delivery apps like DoorDash are turning to bots to claim high-paying orders as...
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Walmart offered to pay Spark drivers as little as 52 cents per order after a 'temporary' app issue
Walmart offered to pay Spark drivers as little as 52 cents to deliver orders in Texas...
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Instacart wants to turn grocery shopping into 'Pokémon GO' to get you to buy more using smart carts
Instacart is trying to get you to buy more at the grocery store when you use...
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I visited a 'bin store' that sells Amazon returns for as little as 25 cents. It made me rethink my shopping habits.
Where Ya Bin bin store sells overstocked items and Amazon returns for extreme discounts. Shopping inside...
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Why is your grocery delivery taking so long? Your driver has 2 other deliveries.
Bundling orders weighs on gig workers' earnings and frustrates some customers on platforms like Walmart's Spark.
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A viral video appears to show Walmart Spark shoppers with perishable groceries waiting for a ride in the Arizona sun
Individuals who appear to be Walmart Spark contractors use questionable methods of handling fresh groceries in...
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Here's why women's sweaters are more expensive than men's sweaters
Brands often price women's sweaters higher than men's. This has to do with costs like tariffs...
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Dollar stores are the new hot spot for beauty dupes
Dollar General and Dollar Tree have expanded their beauty selection in recent years, adding brands like...
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The golden age of working for Instacart, DoorDash, and other delivery apps is over, workers say
Workers for Instacart, DoorDash, Grubhub, Walmart Spark and other apps say delivery gigs got harder in...
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What is Walmart Marketplace?
Walmart Marketplace allows small businesses to offer products on Walmart.com as third-party sellers. It's a rival...
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Luxury gifts the world's richest want under the tree: Birkins, a Tuscan estate, and tickets to space
A $750,000 Hermès Birkin bag, a trip to space, or even your very own Tuscan vineyard...
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Hallmark-style holiday markets are tiny examples of how much better our cities could be
Holiday markets show how mixed-use development is good for businesses, public health, and a city's vitality.
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Walmart workers reveal the best and worst parts of working the holiday season
The holiday season is a busy time at America's largest retailer, and that comes with some...
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7 Amazon retail stumbles, from grocery delivery to clothing stores
There have been some big Amazon failures. Many of e-commerce giant's efforts to bring customers in-store...
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From bars of 24-karat gold to huge portions of freeze-dried emergency-survival food and even caskets, here are the strangest things you can buy from Costco
Costco is known for selling an eclectic range of merchandise: $350,000 rings, luxury caviar, chicken coops,...