Trio Accused Of Stealing From Multiple Stores Throughout CT Trio Accused Of Stealing From Multiple Stores Throughout CT
Trio Accused Of Stealing From Multiple Stores Throughout CT Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing large spools of wire at Lowe's stores across Connecticut. The trio, identified as Daniel Raymond Thomas, age 22, Clarence Gerald Davis, age 22, and 23-year-old Marcus Hunter, all of Fort Worth, Texas, were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Hartford County when the Southington Police responded to the Lowes Home Improvement, at 500 Executive Blvd S., on a report of a theft of large spools of wire in progress. It was reported by the store Loss Prevention team, that three men wearing reflective construction vests had selected spools of wire and …
3.3 Million Baby Loungers Recalled After Eight Infants Die 3.3 Million Baby Loungers Recalled After Eight Infants Die
3.3 Million Baby Loungers Recalled After Eight Infants Die Millions of newborn loungers sold across the country are being recalled after multiple infants died from the product. The Boppy Company is recalling 3.3 million "Boppy Original Newborn Loungers," "Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers," and "Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers" because infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs their breathing. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is also a risk if the child rolls off the lounger onto a surface such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that makes it difficult t…
Amazon Plans To Open Department Stores, But Not For Reason You Think, Report Says Amazon Plans To Open Department Stores, But Not For Reason You Think, Report Says
Amazon Plans To Open Department Stores, But Not For Reason You Think, Report Says After crushing brick-and-mortar retailers across the country, Amazon is now reportedly taking its shot at the department store game. The online retail giant, which currently manages a handful of small Amazon-branded stores, is looking to expand its offline shopping options is thinking bigger, with department store plans reportedly in the works. According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is looking to open locations smaller than traditional department stores, following the playbook set forth by Aldi and Trader Joe’s, with a heavy emphasis on private-label goods from Amazon. If the plan co…
Don't Fall For It: Beware Of 'Boss Scam,' Authorities Say Don't Fall For It: Beware Of 'Boss Scam,' Authorities Say
Don't Fall For It: Beware Of 'Boss Scam,' Authorities Say Officials are cautioning about “boss scams” that have been making the rounds in the region as fraudsters target vulnerable employees as the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic surges. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert warning of “boss scams,” which involve scammers using text messages and emails to pose as employers and request gift cards for alleged work emergencies. James said that the scam has been on the rise during the pandemic as many employees have been working remotely for months, some more than a year. According to James, “an employee receives a text or an …
Know Him? Police Asking Public For Help Identifying Man Who Groped Teen Girl, Police Say Know Him? Police Asking Public For Help Identifying Man Who Groped Teen Girl, Police Say
Know Him? Police Asking Public For Help Identifying Man Who Groped Teen Girl, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly groped a teen girl at an area Target store. The incident in Connecticut took place in Hartford County around 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, at the South Windsor Target store located at 125 Buckland Drive, said Sergeant Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police. According to Cleverdon, the man was caught on video surveillance walking into the store and aimlessly walking through several aisles, and it appears as if the individual is recording females in the store with his cell phone as he is sexually gratifying him…
Alert Issued For Amazon Prime Day Scams Alert Issued For Amazon Prime Day Scams
Alert Issued For Amazon Prime Day Scams The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is cautioning consumers to be aware of potential scams on Amazon Prime Day this year. Each year, the online retail giant rolls out massive discounts on Prime Day, which is on Monday, June 21, and Tuesday, June 22, with other brick-and-mortar stores such as Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s joining in with sales across the board. However, according to the BBB, “more deals mean more chances for scammers to capitalize on the buzz and trick shoppers. Be wary of phishing scams, misleading advertisements, and lookalike websites.” Scams to look out for, the BBB cautione…
COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…
Armed Robbery At Holyoke Mall - Police Seek To ID Suspect In Photos Armed Robbery At Holyoke Mall - Police Seek To ID Suspect In Photos
Armed Robbery At Holyoke Mall - Police Seek To ID Suspect In Photos An armed robbery at the Holyoke Mall is under investigation. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, around 12:30 p.m. Holyoke Police were alerted to an armed robbery at the Sunglass Hut, a small shop located outside of Target and across from Starbucks. The store employee told police that a white woman with blond hair and wearing a gray hoodie brandished a knife and demanded money from the cash register, police said. The employee complied and the woman ran off. No one was injured in the incident, police said. The suspect was caught on surveillance video. Holyoke Police are seeking the public’s help in i…
COVID-19: Target Paying Workers To Get Vaccines COVID-19: Target Paying Workers To Get Vaccines
Covid-19: Target Paying Workers To Get Vaccines Target has become the latest retail grocer to pay employees to get COVID-19 vaccinated. Target's corporate office said on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that it would provide hourly employees up to four hours of pay (two hours per each vaccine dose) to get vaccinated. The retailer will also arrange for free Lyft rides (up to $15 each way) to get employees to vaccination centers. “Taking care of our team has been at the heart of every decision we’ve made since the coronavirus started, and this point in the pandemic is no different,” said Target's Chief Human Resources Officer Melissa Kremer in a stateme…
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service After not being available for take-out during the pandemic, many Holyoke Mall restaurants and some retailers are now offering curbside pickup. The change reflects a shift as, statewide, Massachusetts reduces economic restrictions intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Jan. 25, Gov. Charlie Baker ended the state’s 9:30/10 p.m. business curfew and stay-home advisory. While there were some restaurants and retailers offering curbside pickup during the pandemic, the number of Holyoke Mall places providing this service has skyrocketed. Among the mall restaurants now offering curbsi…
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores - Including 5 In Massachusetts Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores - Including 5 In Massachusetts
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores - Including 5 In Massachusetts Godiva chocolates is closing all of its North American stores. The mass closure will affect 128 stores in the U.S. and Canada - including 5 in Massachusetts and 3 in Connecticut. Outposts in Europe, the Middle East, and China will remain open. Godiva will stay open through Valentine’s Day, but closures will be completed by March, according to CT Post and other media sources. The news comes as a new Godiva CEO steps in, Nurtac Ziyal Afridi, who was appointed in mid-December 2020. Godiva said, in a press release, that its business has been shifting from in-store purchases to online o…
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours If you need a last-minute item on Christmas Eve, many stores will be open until 6 p.m. with some exceptions staying open later. The following is a list of store closing times for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020, according to USA Today and retail websites. Aldi, 4 p.m. Best Buy, 7 p.m. Big Lots, 10 p.m. Big Y, 6 p.m., pharmacy closes at 4 p.m. BJ’s Wholesale Club, 6 p.m. Costco, 5 p.m. CVS, most stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Day, pharmacy hours vary Dollar General, 10 p.m. Fresh Market, 7 p.m. Home Depot, 5 p.m. Home Goods, 6 p.m. Kohl’s, 6 p.m. Lowe’s, 6 p.m. Market Baske…