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'Rage Bait'? Mass Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online 'Rage Bait'? Mass Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online
'Rage Bait'? Mass Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online Her attempt at garnering online sympathy by and large turned up fruitless. A Massachusetts social media influencer was outraged after claiming she spent an eye-popping amount of money on a single apple during a recent trip to Whole Foods Market. In a now-deleted, expletive-filled rant on TikTok, Boston-based Via Li claimed the grocery giant charged her $7 for one organic Sugarbee apple. “Guess how much this is. This is an apple, it's called a Sugarbee (expletive) apple apparently and look at it,” she says in the clip. “The size of my palm. I thought it was like probably two to three dolla…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding
Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding Despite filing for bankruptcy and announcing the closures of its remaining stores, Bed Bath & Beyond will live on -- sort of -- thanks to one of the biggest names in e-commerce. Overstock purchased the home goods retailer's brand and domain names, and loyalty program assets this week for over $21 million. Overstock currently specializes in online furniture and home furnishings. Within the next week, Overstock said it plans to re-launch the Bed Bath & Beyond domain in Canada, followed weeks later by the re-launch of a refreshed website, mobile app, and loyalty program in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Don't Fall For Them: FBI Issues Alert For Online Shopping Scams Don't Fall For Them: FBI Issues Alert For Online Shopping Scams
Don't Fall For Them: FBI Issues Alert For Online Shopping Scams The FBI is warning the public of cybercriminals targeting shoppers hoping to take advantage of online bargains and hard-to-find gift items for the holidays. During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 17,000 complaints regarding the non-delivery of goods, resulting in losses of over $53 million, the agency said.  It is anticipated this number could increase during the 2021 holiday season due to rumors of merchandise shortages and the ongoing pandemic. That's why criminals are busy finding ways to entice their victims in multiple …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season The rise in online shopping during the holiday season also brings an increase in porch piracy.  Here's what authorities are saying people can do to prevent these thefts. In November, the Yonkers Police Department shared tips for residents to use to prevent porch pirates from stealing their deliveries.  Help stop Porch Pirates - follow these tips to prevent Delivery Package theft It's that time of year again! As the... Posted by Yonkers Police Department on Sunday, November 21, 2021 These tips included having packages delivered to places where you will be, such as the office or place …

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Online Shopping Scams Involving Fake Websites Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Online Shopping Scams Involving Fake Websites
Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Online Shopping Scams Involving Fake Websites Shoppers looking for holiday deals online are being warned that thousands of fake websites are popping up every week and stealing money from victims, according to cybersecurity experts. The surge in these malicious sites has been sparked by the surge in online shopping as well as criminals taking advantage of the demand for products in short supply, the experts say. Victims often enter the name of the product they want in search engines and then are directed to one or more fake sites. Other malicious sites use phishing emails promoting discounts on various products. The number of phony sh…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Antiperspirant Products Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Recall Issued For Antiperspirant Products Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Recall Issued For Antiperspirant Products Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Antiperspirant products are being recalled because of a cancer-causing chemical. Old Spice says it is voluntarily recalling the aerosol spray products that were sold in stores nationwide and online due to the presence of the chemical compound benzene in some products.  "Daily exposure to the level of benzene detected would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences and we are conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution," Old Spice said in a statement. UPC descriptions for the recalled products are as follows: 012044001912 Old Spice High Endura…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go
Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks has partnered with Amazon Go to create a new store in New York. The Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go store opened on Thursday, Nov. 18, in New York City, at 59th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues, the company announced. The company said the store features the full Starbucks menu and food and beverages in the Amazon Go market.  The Starbucks Pickup store primarily accepts orders placed through the company's app.  Starbucks said customers can place their order for the new store through the app, and a digital screen at the store will show them the status of …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
CVS To Close 900 Stores As It Adjusts To Increasing Number Of Online Shoppers CVS To Close 900 Stores As It Adjusts To Increasing Number Of Online Shoppers
CVS To Close 900 Stores As It Adjusts To Increasing Number Of Online Shoppers Nearly one thousand CVS stores are set to close over the next three years as the retail giant continues to pivot away from retail and leans into the company's healthcare services. On Thursday, Nov. 18, the company announced that it planned to shut down at least 300 stores annually for the next three years as it re-evaluates its business strategy. The closures will begin in spring 2022. CVS made the announcement as it continues to contend with digital competition and online shopping, which was exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the company to pivot its plans for the future. …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets A family-run Connecticut bakery is being praised for its delicious gourmet cookie menu.  Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies in New Haven County is receiving positive reviews on Yelp for its good service and the wide variety of cookies it offers. The bakery is located at 2518 Whitney Avenue Unit D in Hamden and was founded by a mother and daughter. The business' online menu advertises cookie flavors such as "Obi-wan Cannoli," "Marshmallow" and "Tuxedo Mousse." The store also says it has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.  A number of reviewers complimented the store's gi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Google's First-Ever Retail Store Will Open Soon Google's First-Ever Retail Store Will Open Soon
Google's First-Ever Retail Store Will Open Soon After conquering the Internet, Google is set to take over brick-and-mortar retail sales with its first-ever physical store, and it will be in New York. Google announced on Thursday, May 20 that it will be opening up the store in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, where it will sell everything from Pixel phones to Nest products, Fitbit devices, and Pixelbooks. Customers will have the option of shopping online at the Google Store and picking up their orders in the store or physically shopping on location. According to the company, “throughout the store, visitors will be able to experience how …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Best Buy To Cut 5,000 Jobs, Close Stores As Customers Shift To Online Purchases Best Buy To Cut 5,000 Jobs, Close Stores As Customers Shift To Online Purchases
Best Buy To Cut 5,000 Jobs, Close Stores As Customers Shift To Online Purchases Best Buy is laying off thousands of workers as the retail giant plans to close some brick-and-mortar stores as the company transitions to focus on its e-commerce business. This week, Best Buy announced that it is laying off 5,000 employees this month with plans to close more stores this year after consumers concentrated on online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the company, approximately 40 percent of its sales in the past year came from online purchases, up from 19 percent two years ago, forcing the retailer to transition its business model. While Best Buy laid off 5,0…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow
Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow Stop & Shop is experimenting with new in-store pickup lockers that will allow shoppers to skip the line, grab their groceries and go in a matter of minutes. The massive grocery store chain announced it is piloting a pickup locker program that will enable customers to order online and pickup their groceries in a secure, temperature-controlled locker at a designated time. According to Stop & Shop, employees will pick the products that are ordered and place them into the lockers, separated by storage temperature to ensure no items spoil. Lockers are available in refrigerated, frozen, …

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by Zak Failla
Business
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…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
Holiday Shipping Deadlines - Order By Tuesday, Dec. 15, For Delivery Before Christmas Holiday Shipping Deadlines - Order By Tuesday, Dec. 15, For Delivery Before Christmas
Holiday Shipping Deadlines - Order By Tuesday, Dec. 15, For Delivery Before Christmas If you want your online orders and mailed packages to arrive by Christmas, you should probably hit “ship” by or on Tuesday, Dec. 15. For a list of shipping deadlines, scroll to the end of the article. Major delivery service providers such as U.S. Postal Service and FedEx have released holiday shipping schedules providing people with their best chances for on-time delivery.  Some retailers, including BJ’s Wholesale Club, are pushing for even earlier ordering deadlines to be sure of on-time delivery during what promises to be a busier-than-usual delivery season.  “Online orde…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up The holidays are creeping up quickly, which means getting your shopping list together for your loved ones. As the gifts pile up, your dollars tend to go down. Lessen the blow on your credit card bill this season and get awesome deals on great products. Be sure to use the coupon code CMSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off all of these electronic essentials and accessories (some exclusions apply). Audio Apple Powerbeats 3Apple If you like listening to clear, crisp audio, a quality set of headphones or earbuds is vital. With all of today's advanced technology, there are so many options out th…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Lifestyle
20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss 20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss
20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss If you're making a list and checking it twice, make sure your holiday wish list includes these hot items. Whether you want to give your loved one a great gift, or you want to treat yourself, you don't want to miss these deals for these innovative home products. Be sure to use coupon code BFSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off (some exclusions apply) these already-discounted items, and take your Black Friday online shopping to the next level. General Home JASHEN V18 350W Cordless Vacuum CleanerJashen A clean home is a happy home; and in turn, a happy you. You can't have a spotless home with…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Police & Fire
Stealing Season: Holidays Increase Package Thefts; Police Seek Suspect Stealing Season: Holidays Increase Package Thefts; Police Seek Suspect
Stealing Season: Holidays Increase Package Thefts; Police Seek Suspect City police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman suspected of stealing unguarded packages from front porches. Due to holiday gift-giving, police noted that reports of stolen packages from front porches, doorways, or other obvious places rise this time of year. With so many people doing their shopping online due to COVID-19, 2020 promises to provide plenty of opportunities for package thefts.  East Haven Police are seeking a woman (photos provided) who is wanted in connection with at least three reports of parcels being stolen from people’s porches on Thursday, Nov. 19.&…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
COVID-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market COVID-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market
Covid-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market The world’s largest online retailer is getting a little larger. After much speculation, Amazon announced it is dipping its toe in the retail pharmacy market, allowing more consumers to purchase their prescriptions online and have them shipped directly to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon Pharmacy will work through desktop computers or through the Amazon app on mobile devices, with current or new drug prescriptions sent directly to the retailer to be shipped to customers. “We designed Amazon Pharmacy to put customers first – bringing Amazon’s customer obsession to …

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says COVID-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says
Covid-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says The COVID-19 pandemic has forced one of the country’s largest retailers to reevaluate how it does business in a “new era of retail.” Walmart announced that after being forced to adjust on the fly during the COVID-19 outbreak, it is testing out four new stores across the country that will serve as “both physical shopping destinations and online fulfillment centers.” John Crecelius, Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Associate Product and Next Generation Stores, said that the four stores willl serve as “test centers” where they will rotate different prototype technology in and out of the st…

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by Zak Failla
Business
H&M Ramps Up Store Closings - Number Of Shops To Be Shuttered Keeps Rising H&M Ramps Up Store Closings - Number Of Shops To Be Shuttered Keeps Rising
H&M Ramps Up Store Closings - Number Of Shops To Be Shuttered Keeps Rising The number of stores H&M is closing keeps going up. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the company said it plans to close 250 H&Ms next year. This is up from the 170 store closures for next year the fast-fashion retailer announced in June. And it’s even more than the 130 shops, H&M predicted in February it would need to close to make ends meet. H&M management blamed COVID-19 restrictions and the ensuing shift to online shopping among consumers as reasons to close. "More and more customers started shopping online during the pandemic," following temporary store closures that, at its peak,…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance In a challenge to online shopping behemoth Amazon, Walmart is launching its own online retail delivery service. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walmart unveiled Walmart Plus (Walmart+), a membership program that grants subscribers unlimited free delivery, fuel discounts, and no checkout lines, according to the mega retailer’s announcement. Touted as a rival to Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free two-day deliveries, streaming, and video services, the Walmart program will cost $98 a year or $12.95 per month. It will become available on Sept. 15. Walmart is promising Plus members free sam…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy KB US Holdings, the parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, which has locations throughout the region, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced this week that “it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the company for $75 million.” To facilitate the sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Kings currently operates 25 specialty supermarkets, including 23 in New Jerse…

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by Zak Failla