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Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices
Most families are already hunting for back-to-school deals in the summer heat. Roughly two-thirds (67%) of families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade had started shopping by early July, according to the National Retail Federation. That's up from 55% in 2024 and the highest level since NRF began tracking early shopping in 2018. More than half (51%) of families said they're shopping ahead of time because they expect prices to rise due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. "Consumers are being mindful of the potential impacts of tariffs and inflation on b…
Business
Target Reportedly Ends Popular Price-Matching Perk Amid Slumping Sales
Target is ending its perk that matches competitors' prices as the retail giant struggles throughout 2025, according to reports. The price-matching program for deals on Amazon, Walmart, and other online retailers will end on Monday, July 28, Retail Dive reported. Target will only match its own prices up to 14 days after a purchase, either through cheaper prices online or if an item is discounted. A spokesperson said the decision comes after the chain found that shoppers "overwhelmingly price match Target and not other retailers." "We're always working to deliver consumers outstanding value …
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May The 4th Be With You! How To Celebrate Star Wars Day Like A True Fan
May 4th, fans across the galaxy—and right here on Earth—will celebrate Star Wars Day with lightsabers, Lego builds, book binges, and co-op game nights. Whether you’re picking up a Lego Star Wars set, exploring books on Amazon, or grabbing a new game from GameStop, the Force is strong with this year’s offerings. Kohl's and Walmart are also stocked with Grogu dolls, action figures, and themed collectibles to bring the galaxy home. And you can find Star Wars-themed home decor, clothing, jewelry and more—as well as toys and collectibles—on Amazon. From lightsaber duels in the living room to mo…
Business
Kohl's Fires CEO Over Vendor Deal Conflict, Reportedly With Former Romantic Partner
Kohl's has removed its top executive after learning he steered the retailer into vendor deals involving undisclosed conflicts of interest, reportedly with a former romantic partner. Ashley Buchanan has been fired as CEO of Kohl's, the company announced on Thursday, May 1. The chain's board removed Buchanan based on findings from an outside counsel-led investigation overseen by the Kohl's audit committee. Board chair Michael Bender, the former CEO of Eyemart Express, will step in as interim CEO. "Working with our talented leadership team, board, and thousands of associates, I am c…
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Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall
More than a quarter-million brunch-themed stroller toys have been recalled after babies were found with broken pieces of the toy egg in their mouths. Fisher-Price issued the recall for about 253,000 Brunch & Go Stroller Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 10. About 4,500 toys were also sold in Canada. The toy features pretend avocado toast with a mirror tomato, crinkle bacon, and an egg teether. Fisher-Price said the egg's yellow yolk can crack, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Five incidents have be…
Business
Store Closings Surge To Highest Level Since Pandemic: Why 2025 Could Be Worse
Retail store closures surged in 2024, reaching their highest levels since the start of the pandemic, a new study said. A total of 7,325 U.S. stores closed in 2024, driven by inflation and an increasing shift toward online shopping, according to retail data firm Coresight Research. The closings marked the steepest decline in brick-and-mortar retail since nearly 10,000 stores closed in 2020. While 5,970 stores opened—the highest yearly number since 2012—closures outpaced openings by a net loss of 1,355 stores. "Retailers that were unable to adapt supply chains and implement t…
Business
Burn Hazards Cost Fitbit $12M+ After Delayed Smartwatch Recall:
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Fitbit will pay more than $12 million for failing to promptly report that its Ionic smartwatches posed serious burn risks, officials said. Fitbit LLC, which is now owned by Google, has been fined $12.25 million to settle claims by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The defect caused the Ionic smartwatches to overheat, leading to second- and third-degree burns for some users. Between 2018 and 2020, Fitbit received multiple reports of its Ionic smartwatches overheating and injuring users, the CPSC said. In ear…
Business
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In Mid-Atlantic
Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes. The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Pennsylvania Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd. New Jersey East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Massachusetts Stoug…
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'Wonderful' Massapequa Mom's Death In Crash With
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Officer Target Of NY AG Investigation
State officials have launched a formal inquiry into the death of a Long Island woman following a crash with an NYPD officer. Lynn Walsh, 70, of Massapequa Park, died on March 17, 2023 after she was struck by an off-duty NYPD officer in a marked crosswalk on Sunrise Highway near Unqua Road in Massapequa Park. Walsh was ultimately struck by three vehicles, including one belonging to the off-duty officer. She was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. On Monday, Dec. 30, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) opened an investigation into the woman’s death. Su…
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Fisher-Price Recalling 366K Baby Dumbbell Toys Due To Infant Choking Hazard
Fisher-Price is recalling hundreds of thousands of baby dumbbell toys that could pose a potential choking threat to infants the US Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) announced. The retailer is recalling 366,200 toys that were sold nationwide and online along with the Baby Biceps Gift Set that includes dumbbells with caps that can pop off, creating the hazard. CPSC The bar of the dumbbell toy is gray with orange and red plastic weights on each side, officials said. The model number GJD49 is located on the back of the kettlebell toy in the gift set. CPSC None of the other toys inside the Bab…
Business
Salon Tragedy: Video Shows Alleged Drunk Driver Crash Into NY Business, Killing Cop, 3 Others
Newly released video shows the moment an alleged drunk driver crashed his SUV into a New York nail salon, killing four people, including a police officer, and injuring nine others. The Long Island incident happened at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in the hamlet of Deer Park. Suffolk County Police said Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was speeding southbound through a Kohl’s parking lot, near Commack Road and Grand Boulevard, before he crossed Grand Boulevard and crashed through the front window of Hawaii Nail & Spa. Earlier Report: IDs Released Of 4 Killed, Including Cop, 9…
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