Wawa shopper’s lucky Powerball pick doubles to $100K
California man’s $50K Powerball win doubles to $100K thanks to Power Play Richmond, VA – A California man got double the surprise after learning his … Read more
Shoppers
Eggs, avocados, beef among top 10 grocery items New Jersey shoppers are skipping as prices surge
TRENTON, N.J. — Soaring food costs are changing shopping habits across New Jersey, where residents are increasingly avoiding once-staple grocery items that have seen dramatic … Read more
Target shoppers sprayed in chemical attack during theft getaway
WILMINGTON, DE — A shoplifting incident escalated into a robbery Monday evening at the Target store in Brandywine Town Center, leaving three people injured by … Read more
Many New Jersey Amazon shoppers could be entitled to refund as company fixes refund error
TRENTON, NJ — Hey, New Jerseyans, you better double check your Amazon statements, because it looks like the online retail giant has shortchanged some of … Read more
Walmart Using A.I. to Help Holiday Shoppers on Black Friday
TRENTON, NJ — Walmart has unveiled its most expansive Black Friday and Cyber Monday plans yet, combining deep discounts, surprise deal drops, and cutting-edge generative … Read more
Panic Shoppers Flock to Stores Across New Jersey as Port Workers Strike Shuts Down U.S. Supply Chain
Déjà vu, anyone? If you thought 2020 was the last time you’d see people frantically grabbing toilet paper like it was the key to eternal … Read more
Yonkers shoppers hit jackpot in TAKE 5 lottery
YONKERS, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced today that two top-prize winning tickets were sold in Yonkers for the Sept. 3 TAKE 5 EVENING … Read more
Jamaica Shoppers Check Your Tickets: $36K Winner Sold Here
JAMAICA, NY — A single top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $36,252.50 was sold in Jamaica for the Tuesday evening drawing. The winning ticket came from … Read more
New Jersey Flea Market Shoppers Stop Machete-Wielding Man Trying to Collect a Debt
Howell, NJ – A Bayville resident was arrested by Howell police officers on Saturday after confronting another man with a machete over an unpaid car … Read more
Brick Costco Shopper’s Weapon Accidentally Discharges Resulting in Injury
BRICK, NJ – Brick Township Police responded to an incident involving an accidental discharge of a firearm at the Costco located at 465 Rt 70. … Read more
Walmart unveils new GenAI search tech for shoppers at CES
By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK (Reuters) – Walmart on Tuesday unveiled two new AI-powered tools at the CES conference in Las Vegas to help shoppers … Read more
Gunman Opens Fire on Last Minute Shoppers at Florida Mall
OCALA, FL – A fatal shooting incident occurred at the Paddock Mall in Ocala, Florida, amid a crowd of last-minute Christmas shoppers around 3:40 p.m. … Read more
Not just for Christmas: Britain’s M&S targets more regular food shoppers
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – In Britain, a Christmas trip to the food aisles of Marks & Spencer is as much a treat as … Read more
Laredo CBP, HSI officials advise Christmas gift shoppers to avoid counterfeit, dubious origin goods that pose consumer safety, U.S. economic security risks
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations officials gathered at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge for an illustrative event to advise … Read more
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu drawing shoppers from US dollar stores -data
By Arriana McLymore and Granth Vanaik NEW YORK (Reuters) – Temu, the fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform selling $4 home decor and $10 shirts, is successfully … Read more
US Thanksgiving weekend shoppers cross 200 million for the first time – report
(Reuters) – More than 200 million U.S. customers shopped over the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to data from the … Read more
Analysis-Britain’s Black Friday shoppers go second-hand in hunt for value
By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, retailers and manufacturers anticipate a growing number … Read more
New Jersey Shoppers Warned That Not All Black Friday Deals Are What They Seem
TRENTON, NJ – As we are now on the brink of Black Friday this week, one consumer watchdog group says shoppers should be on the … Read more
US Education Dept to use ‘secret shoppers’ to monitor loan servicers
By Jeff Mason NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Education Department will press forward with a “secret shopper” program to help ensure that companies properly … Read more
New Jersey Shoppers Plan to Buy For Themselves on Black Friday
TRENTON, NJ – A new poll suggests New Jerseyans are eagerly awaiting Black Friday, but not so they can find deals on gifts for friends … Read more
Amazon, Walmart court early holiday shoppers in US with limited-time deals
By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amazon, Walmart, Target and other large retailers launched U.S. sales on Monday and Tuesday, dangling discounts on narrow … Read more
Hamstead Shopper’s Lottery Pick Pays Off with $205k Win
HAMPSTEAD, MD – An ordinary midday shopping trip in Carroll County’s Hampstead took a turn for the extraordinary when a resident secured a $205,147 prize … Read more
Analysis-Record chicken prices squeeze US shoppers, benefit Tyson Foods
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicken prices at U.S. grocery stores have hit record highs and should stay elevated as Tyson Foods and other … Read more
A mixed picture for retailers as bargain-hunting shoppers pick their spots
By Deborah Mary Sophia (Reuters) – U.S. retailers’ earnings over the past month have signaled that customers are spending on discounted apparel, small home projects … Read more
Attention K-Mart Shoppers: Last NJ Store is Closing Soon
WESTWOOD, NJ – On October 29th, the last remaining K-Mart store in New Jersey will be shutting down based on a WARN notice filed with … Read more
Will Macy’s, Nordstrom merchandise overhauls lure shoppers?
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK (Reuters) – Quarterly results from Macy’s and Nordstrom this week will allow investors to find out whether new inventory at … Read more
Ross Stores raises annual forecasts on strong demand from bargain-hunting shoppers
(Reuters) – Ross Stores raised annual sales and profit forecasts after beating quarterly estimates, as inflation-hit customers shopped for its discounted clothing and shoes, sending … Read more
Back-to-school sales to hit new record as shoppers keep up with essential buys – NRF
(Reuters) – U.S. shoppers plan to spend a record $41.5 billion during the upcoming school year, a trade group forecast on Thursday, as families accommodate … Read more
Australian shoppers tempted by special offers in May
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian retail spending rebounded in May as consumers were tempted by online sales events and promotional discounting, a sign … Read more
U.S. ‘aspirational’ shoppers are spending less on fashion, jewelry
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gulf in spending patterns between wealthy Americans and so-called “aspirational” shoppers is driving luxury retailers to search out … Read more
Analysis-Fewer luxury shoppers but bigger spenders as Chinese return to Europe
By Casey Hall and Mimosa Spencer SHANGHAI/PARIS (Reuters) – China’s five-day Labour Day holiday in early May was once a good excuse for a quick … Read more
Coffee at home: Australia Woolworths’ sales jump as shoppers cut costs
By Byron Kaye and Archishma Iyer (Reuters) – Top Australian grocer Woolworths Group Ltd posted a bigger than expected rise in third-quarter sales as shoppers … Read more
Walmart offers affordable Easter meals to lure thrifty shoppers
(Reuters) – Walmart Inc said on Monday it would offer Easter meals and bundles at affordable prices, a move aimed at drawing more customers to … Read more
Shoppers to face fresh price hikes as stores, suppliers pass on costs
By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – Shoppers around the world will pay even more for groceries this year than they did in 2022, according to … Read more
As travel resumes, China’s luxury shoppers ask: Paris or Hainan?
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) – An end to China’s travel curbs this month is expected to revive demand in the global luxury retail market, … Read more
Nike sales may soar as discounts draw shoppers; margin squeeze looms
By Deborah Mary Sophia (Reuters) – Nike Inc is expected to report a big bump in second-quarter sales, as it offered deep discounts on its … Read more
Many shoppers can’t find Apple’s latest iPhones on Black Friday
By Hilary Russ and Siddharth Cavale BETHESDA, Md./NEW YORK (Reuters) – Many shoppers looking for Apple’s latest high-end phones returned empty handed from its stores … Read more
Tesco shoppers trading down to own label products, frozen food -CEO
LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers are trading down to own label products and frozen food, and buying less non-food goods, as a result of the … Read more
UK shoppers, feeling the inflation hit, cut back on non-essentials
By Humza Jilani LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers are cutting back on purchases of clothes and other non-essential items as they try to cover their … Read more
Swiss shoppers vote to keep Migros founder’s alcohol ban
ZURICH – Members of Swiss cooperative supermarket chain Migros have voted by a clear majority to uphold the ban on alcohol sales its health-conscious founder … Read more
UK shoppers cut spending by most since COVID lockdown in 2021
By William Schomberg LONDON – British shoppers facing a surge in inflation cut their spending in May by the most since the country was in … Read more
Suspects Targeted Elderly Women Shoppers in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, PA – Police in Bethlehem are seeking to identify a group of female suspects wanted for targeting elderly women a the Giant supermarket on … Read more
U.S. retailer earnings show chasm among shoppers as inflation surges
By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK – Earnings from retailers this week illustrated a split in shopping patterns of more- and less-affluent Americans dealing with the … Read more
Swiss shoppers to decide if Migros stores end founder’s alcohol ban
ZURICH – Swiss supermarket chain Migros, whose health-conscious founder banned alcohol sales when he set up the business in the 1920s, could soon sell wine, … Read more
UK shoppers turn to own-label food as inflation bites, research shows
LONDON – British shoppers are increasingly choosing own-label products to help counter surging inflation, according to research by NielsenIQ that showed overall supermarket spending down … Read more
Cheaper Cartridge Ink — 5 Tips for Savvy Shoppers in 2022
Inkjet printers are top performers in high-resolution tasks, but they require costly consumables. All printer manufacturers follow the same logic when pricing their supplies. Although … Read more
Many US Shoppers Racked Up Debt This Holiday Season
Many U.S. consumers racked up debt this holiday season, and most of them won’t be able to pay it off immediately, according to a report … Read more
Apple Bans In-Person Shoppers From New York City Stores Amid Spike In Covid Cases
Apple is banning in-person shoppers from its New York City locations as COVID-19 cases skyrocket in the area. The tech giant is only allowing customers … Read more
Sparrows Point Shopper’s Detour Yields $100K Scratch-off Prize
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND – A Baltimore County father of two made a decision worth $100,000 when he opted against waiting in line to claim a … Read more
ATTENTION Holiday Shoppers: CBP Just Seized Over $30 Million Worth of Fake Designer Products
CBP Officers at the LA/Long Beach Seaport seized more than 13,500 Counterfeit Products in a Shipment arriving from China LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border … Read more