Will New Jersey Bring Back Paper Bags?

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New Jersey Paper Bags Could paper bags be making a comeback in New Jersey? With the 2025 governor’s race heating up, Democratic candidate Rep. Josh Gottheimer has made a bold promise: if elected, he plans to bring paper bags back to big-box stores—for a small fee. This pledge could mark a significant shift in New […]

Forever 21 Is Going Out Of Business In The United States

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Forever 21 Bankrupt Forever 21, once a dominant force in the fast-fashion industry, has experienced a dramatic decline from its peak of $4 billion in sales to filing for bankruptcy twice within a decade. This article delves into the factors that led to the brand’s rise and subsequent fall, highlighting the challenges it faced in […]

Beware of Store Closing Sale Scams

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The Rise of Store Closing Sale Scams As retail stores shut their doors due to economic pressures, scammers are taking advantage of unsuspecting shoppers with fraudulent store closing sales. These scams have become increasingly sophisticated, with fake websites and deceptive advertisements designed to lure consumers into spending money on items that may never arrive. How […]

Why Are Some Stores Bagging Self-Checkout?

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Self-Checkout Concerns and Changes Self-checkout systems were once heralded as the future of retail, promising faster transactions, lower labor costs, and a more convenient shopping experience. However, in recent years, several retailers have started scaling back or outright removing self-checkout lanes. Why is this happening? Let’s explore the reasons behind this shift. Rising Issues with […]

Shoppers Stock Up on Toilet Paper and Towels Despite Dockworkers’ Strike Deal

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Shoppers Stock Up on Household Items  Despite the recent resolution of a contentious labor strike involving dockworkers on the West Coast, shoppers across the U.S. are still flocking to stores, filling their carts with essential household items such as toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies. This behavior, reminiscent of the early days of the […]

Why Walgreens and CVS Are Shutting Down Thousands of Stores?

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Pharmacy Stores Shutting Down Locations In recent years, Walgreens and CVS, two of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, have announced plans to shut down thousands of stores. This move, while surprising to many, is driven by several factors, including changing consumer behaviors, financial pressures, and shifts in the healthcare landscape. Here, we […]

The Growing Trend of Eating in Grocery Stores Without Paying: An Ethical and Economic Dilemma

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Eating Produce In the Grocery Store Without Paying Introduction In the age of convenience and instant gratification, a disconcerting trend has emerged in grocery stores across the nation: customers eating food items without paying for them. This phenomenon, which ranges from sampling grapes to consuming entire products, raises significant ethical and economic concerns for retailers […]