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Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide
Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General will close more than 140 stores after a sharp drop in profits, marking a shift in strategy as the discount retailer faces rising costs and changing consumer habits. Dollar General will shut down at least 96 Dollar General locations and 45 pOpshelf stores in 2025, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 13. There are about 20,434 Dollar General stores and 231 pOpshelf locations, according to data company ScrapeHero. Another six pOpshelf stores will be converted into Dollar General locations. "As we look to build on the substantial progress we made …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business.  The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including six locations in Connecticut. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-frien…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: Cpsc Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a fresh alert this week regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." In July, the company issued an alert about the products. According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New England-Based Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures After Filing For Bankruptcy New England-Based Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures After Filing For Bankruptcy
New England-Based Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures After Filing For Bankruptcy Click here for a new, updated story: Christmas Tree Shops Now Plans To Close All Its Stores Christmas Tree Shops has announced it will close 10 of its stores after filing for bankruptcy. The 53-year-old discount home-goods chain offers seasonal decor year-round, along with assorted gifts, kitchen items, and furniture. The 10 stores closures are: Rockland County, New York: 32 Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley; Jefferson County, New York: 21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop West, Watertown; Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Davis Straits, Route 28 Falmouth Plaza, Falmouth, Massachusetts; Barnst…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Nabbed For Stealing Wallet At Westport Store, Making Large Purchase, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Stealing Wallet At Westport Store, Making Large Purchase, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Stealing Wallet At Westport Store, Making Large Purchase, Police Say Westport Police extradited a Massachusetts woman back to Connecticut after she was allegedly identified as one of three people wanted for stealing a wallet and attempting to use the credit cards inside, police said. Francisca Duran-Cabrera was formally charged on Thursday, July 18, for the incident which took place on Sunday, March 17, at the Home Goods on Post Road East, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. In March, a woman filed a complaint with police that her wallet had been stolen while shopping in the store. The missing wallet contained cash and several credit cards, Prezioso s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line
Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line Just when you are sick of the cold and ready for something bright and happy to toss on, Target and Vineyard Vines are teaming up to offer a limited-edition collection. The collection of more than 300 items will include home and outdoor goods, apparel, accessories, swim, and pets, yep, pets. The best part? Prices start at just $2 with most items under $35. Vineyard Vines, based in Stamford, was founded in 1998 when brothers Shep and Ian Murray left their desk jobs to start selling neckties. The company — known for its smiling pink whale logo — has grown into an American lifestyle apparel br…

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by Kathy Reakes