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McDonald's to extend $5 Meal Deal through August as store traffic improves
July 22, 2024 | 12:45pmThe fast food giant will be extending its value meal deal as customers return after a cut back on food spending.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 spending expected to surpass $14B, breaking record
July 15, 2024 | 12:55pmThe strong spending over the next two days is expected to be driven by steeper than normal discounting.
Get discount tickets to see all the 2024 Tony winners still on Broadway
June 17, 2024 | 1:41pmHere's the ultimate triple threat: beat the heat, catch a show AND save money on tickets.
Here's how to get a discount on 'Merrily We Roll Along' tickets
June 17, 2024 | 11:59amThis ticket discount just might be "the best thing that ever could have happened."
How the world's two biggest diamond companies are plotting against the rise of lab-grown gems: 'Buyer beware'
June 12, 2024 | 6:07am"People weren't out meeting each other during lockdown, which created an engagement gap. But engagements are back."
Stop & Shop could shutter over 10% of stores as shoppers flee high prices
June 7, 2024 | 11:26am”They are looking at 20 to 35 stores now, but it could be as many as 50," said Burt Flickinger of Strategic Resource Group.
NYC council pushes massive $55M expansion of program to fund half-priced transit fares to poor
June 4, 2024 | 6:12pmThe City Council is pushing a massive $55 million expansion of a program that funds half-price transit fares for poor New Yorkers – as fare evasion continues to skyrocket. Speaker...
Walgreens to slash prices on 1,300 items — following Amazon, Walmart and Target — as inflation rages
May 29, 2024 | 3:48pmThe pharmacy chain announced price cuts on items such as vitamins, hygiene products, toothbrushes, pain relief patches, hand cream and mini pretzels.
Wealthier customers flock to Walmart to boost retailer's sales in strong Q1 earnings
May 16, 2024 | 2:12pm“Historically, Walmart has not been able to keep them after recessions end, but maybe this time is different."
Diamond giant slashes price of lab-grown gems by nearly 40%
May 10, 2024 | 5:08pm“The price difference between natural and lab-grown diamonds at retail is growing fast, accelerating consumer awareness that they are fundamentally very different products.”
Disneyland slashes ticket prices to just $50 a day for the entire summer — but there's a catch
May 3, 2024 | 1:02pmThe discounted tickets go on sale on May 29.
I'm a Walmart employee — here are 8 ways to save money and time shopping there
April 8, 2024 | 7:30pmThe advice comes amid the news that recent Walmart shoppers may be entitled to up to $500 after a $45 million lawsuit was settled regarding customers being overcharged.
Dollar Tree lifts price cap to $7, cites influx of shoppers making $125K and up
March 26, 2024 | 9:43amDollar Tree said that it's raising its price cap to $7 as it sees an influx of shoppers making upwards of $125,000 a year, according to the discount giant's CEO....
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 discount stores
March 13, 2024 | 11:04am"Our biggest problem right now is getting enough merchandise into the stores fast enough so the consumer can respond," said CEO Rick Dreiling.
Dollar General store briefly shuts down after entire staff quits over 7-day work weeks, 'lack of appreciation'
March 13, 2024 | 9:09amA Dollar General store in Wisconsin was forced to close after its entire workforce quit, citing seven-day work weeks and a "lack of appreciation."
Holiday spending at weakest in 5 years as shoppers focus on deals, not splurging
November 24, 2023 | 1:03pmBlack Friday events appeared to draw lackluster crowds this year, with shoppers laser-focused on discounts and bargains after holding back spending ahead of what is expected to be the weakest...
Target offers Thanksgiving feast for less than $25 as inflation rages
November 3, 2023 | 11:56amTarget is ensuring that Thanksgiving doesn't fall victim to inflation this year, offering a feast for a family of four -- with a 10-pound turkey and all the fixings --...
Anheuser-Busch dangles $150M in incentives to distributors to keep beer on shelves
October 19, 2023 | 2:15pm“I imagine for those that are having some cash flow concerns, this would help somewhat,” one distributor told The Post.
US shoppers buckling for first time in a decade due to inflation: ex-Walmart CEO
October 10, 2023 | 9:56amBill Simon, who headed up the discount retailer's US operations from 2010 to 2014, said that "for the first time in a long time, there's a reason for the consumer...
Amazon to ride Prime-Day wave and host sale event in October
August 8, 2023 | 4:03pmAmazon is hosting a Prime Day-like sale -- "Prime Big Deal Days" -- in October after its latest Prime Day in July marked its best day of business.