Walmart To Lay Off Hundreds At Hoboken Regional Facility, Report Says Walmart To Lay Off Hundreds At Hoboken Regional Facility, Report Says
Walmart To Lay Off Hundreds At Hoboken Regional Facility, Report Says Over 800 employees across three Walmart regional facilities may face layoffs, according to a new report.  The affected locations include Hoboken, New Jersey, with 481 employees; Charlotte, North Carolina, with 267; and San Bruno, California, with 79, according to Supermarket News, which said some of the workers may choose to relocate in the weeks ahead. While the offices in Hoboken and San Bruno will remain open, the Charlotte office is set to close, the outlet reported. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed with state labor departments in New Jersey, …
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola is entering the fast-growing prebiotic soda market for the first time with fruit drinks promising gut-health benefits. The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of Simply Pop in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The prebiotic sodas are the latest product from Simply Beverages, a brand owned by Coca-Cola. Simply Pop will be sold in 12-ounce slim cans with five flavors: strawberry, pineapple mango, fruit punch, lime, and citrus punch. Each can will contain six grams of prebiotic fiber for gut health, plus vitamin C and zinc for immune support. The drinks with …
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines is cutting 1,750 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to streamline operations and reduce corporate costs. Southwest announced the layoffs for about 15 percent of the airline's corporate workforce in a news release on Monday, Feb. 17. The job cuts, which will be finalized by mid-2025, primarily affect corporate leadership and support roles. Eleven senior leadership positions, including vice presidents and directors, are also being eliminated. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history, and change requires that we make difficult decisions," said…
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where Residents and businesses in parts of New York City will soon need to adapt to a new area code.  The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the introduction of area code 465 to the existing regions served by 347, 718, 917, and 929.  This change affects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan. “With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New York…
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: Cpsc Igloo is recalling more than one million rolling coolers after reports of severe fingertip injuries, including amputations. Igloo Products Corp. issued the recall for about 1,060,000 of its 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. A dangerous defect in the tow handle can pinch users' fingertips, posing risks of crushing injuries. The CPSC said Igloo has received 12 reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. The recall also includes about 47,000 coolers sold …
Popular Brunch Spot Opening 2nd Bergen County Location Popular Brunch Spot Opening 2nd Bergen County Location
Popular Brunch Spot Opening 2nd Bergen County Location Turning Point, a well-loved breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot, is expanding its New Jersey presence with two new locations set to open in 2025. The Old Tappan (Bergen County) location set to open in Summer 2025, while the Montgomery (Somerset County) location will open in Fall 2025, according to the restaurant’s website. Turning Point, born in Little Silver in 1998, has 18 Garden State locations already.  Turning Point's Paramus location. Carla Romano An exact address for the new eateries has not been announced. Daily Voice has reached out to Turning Point for additional detail…
CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (UPDATE) CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (UPDATE)
CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (Update) YouTube TV subscribers will keep access to CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels — for now. Google and Paramount Global have reached a short-term extension to keep Paramount's channels available for YouTube TV users. The sides needed to finalize a deal by Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 p.m. EST to avoid channels from being lost. Google posted about the temporary deal, while a Paramount spokesperson confirmed it to Variety. "We appreciate your patience as we continued to negotiate on your behalf," Google said on its website. "We also value Paramount's partner…
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns After a solid holiday season, US retail sales took a surprising step back to start 2025, snapping a streak of growth and fueling worries about the economy. Retail and food services sales fell 0.9 percent in January, according to Census Bureau data released on Friday, Feb. 14. The decline reversed the trend from December 2024's revised increase of 0.7 percent, signaling that consumers may be feeling the squeeze from rising prices. Economists had predicted only a slight decline, with Dow Jones estimating a 0.2 percent drop, NBC News reported. The sales totals were seasonally adjusted but…
Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products
Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products A major food recall has been issued for nearly 34,000 pounds of a beef products, with federal officials warning consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall by Common Sense Soap, a New Hampshire-based establishment, after determining the beef product was processed , package, and labeled on behalf of Lady May Tallow without federal inspection. What’s Been Recalled? The affected beef tallow products were produced between Oct. 16, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2025, and sold nationwide. They include: 24-fl-oz. glass…
Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why
Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why Denny's will close 30 more restaurants than expected, as the diner chain accelerates its efforts to shutter underperforming locations. Denny's will shut down between 70 and 90 restaurants in 2025, the company said in a news release and earnings call on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The chain closed 88 restaurants in 2024, bringing the total to nearly 180 closings expected by the end of 2025. While Denny's hasn't revealed which restaurants are on the closing list, the already shuttered locations were open for an average of 30 years. "In any mature brand, when restaurants have been opened that lo…
Here Are Nation's Top Hotels, New Rankings Say Here Are Nation's Top Hotels, New Rankings Say
Here Are Nation's Top Hotels, New Rankings Say U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Hotels Rankings, evaluating thousands of properties across the country to determine the premier destinations for travelers.  The latest list highlights top-tier accommodations that offer exceptional service, world-class amenities, and high guest satisfaction ratings. While luxury resorts in Hawaii and Colorado dominate the top of the rankings, the Northeast is represented with a standout hotel making its mark among the Top 5 in the country—The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. What Is NoMad? NoMad, short for "North of Madison Square…
Joann Closing NJ Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann Closing NJ Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List
Joann Closing NJ Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann is set to close more than half of its stores nationwide, marking a major contraction for the arts and crafts retailer as it navigates bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The Ohio-based chain, which operates about 800 locations, will shutter around 500 stores, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort as the company seeks to stabilize its finances following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January. The spokesperson said the decision was "very difficult" but critical to Joann's future. "A careful a…