Walmart workers nationwide can use the new “Ask Sam” app to receive real-time emergency alerts and to also help shoppers find products and prices.
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Trader Joe’s disagrees any of its ethnic food brands are racist amid calls to change packaging
While Trader Joe’s plans to change some of the names and packaging of its ethnic food brands, the grocer said it doesn’t believe the names are racist.
JCPenney, Bed Bath & Beyond join list of retailers staying closed Thanksgiving amid COVID-19. See the full list.
Amid the coronavirus, holiday shopping will look different. Kohl’s, Best Buy, Walmart and Target have announced stores will be closed Thanksgiving.
McDonald’s to close 200 U.S. restaurants. Here’s where some of the closures are expected
McDonald’s is permanently closing 200 of its 14,000 U.S. locations this year with restaurants in Walmart stores making up over half of the closures.
Starbucks to bring back Pumpkin Spice Latte, launch curbside pickup at up to 1,000 stores
Starbucks popular Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back this year. The coffee giant also is adding curbside pickup at up to 1,000 stores nationwide.
FDA issues new warning to avoid nearly 90 hand sanitizers that may contain methanol
The FDA has issued a warning to not use certain hand sanitizers that may contain methanol, a toxic substance when absorbed through skin or ingested.
Target stores to close Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic, following Walmart’s holiday closing announcement
Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving amid the coronavirus pandemic but will start rolling out the biggest deals of the year in October.
McDonald’s to require customers wear masks at all U.S. restaurants starting Aug. 1 as COVID-19 cases increase
McDonald’s will require customers to wear masks at restaurants nationwide starting Aug. 1. The chain is the latest to announce a face covering policy.
U.S. Mint asks Americans to ‘start spending their coins’ to help with coin shortage spurred by COVID-19
The U.S. Mint is asking Americans for help in solving the nationwide coin shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ann Taylor, Loft, Lou & Grey store closings: These locations will shutter as part of Ascena bankruptcy
Thirty of Loft’s 666 stores and outlets will close and 38 of Ann Taylor’s 291 locations as part of Ascena Retail Group’s bankruptcy. See the list.