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• Prime Members Get Free Alexa+ Access Amazon adds its advanced AI assistant to Prime membership, intensifying the loyalty program wars with major retailers.
• Amazon Prime Settlement Expanded: $200 Refunds Available Millions more Amazon Prime members now qualify for refunds up to $200. No claim forms required starting October…
• At Home Revamps Loyalty Program Based on Customer Input At Home listened to shoppers and rebuilt its loyalty program from scratch. Here is what changed and how…
• Costco Hits $33B in Digital Sales Costco's online expansion reaches younger shoppers through DoorDash and Uber Eats partnerships.
• Costco Q4 Sales Jump 6.7%: What It Means for You Costco's strong earnings beat reveal shifting shopper priorities toward health and value. Here's what to expect.
• Costco Motor Oil Prices Jump Nearly 100 Percent Costco doubles motor oil prices and restricts purchases due to global crude oil supply disruptions from Middle East…
• Dollar General Rolls Out AI for Better In-Stock Availability The discount giant partners with AI technology to streamline supply chain planning across 21,000 stores and 34 distribution…
• Dollar General General Counsel Retiring After 26 Years Long-time legal chief Rhonda Taylor steps down; successor Kelly Collier takes the helm in December.
• Retailer Accused of Pocketing Tariff Refunds Lawsuit claims customers paid higher prices while company kept government refund money meant for tariff recovery.
• Holiday Shopping Alert: Gas Surges Hit Your Budget Fuel costs up 50% since February. Here's what rising gas means for your holiday spending and retail prices.
• Grocery Chains Revamp Loyalty Programs for Budget Shoppers Major retailers are redesigning loyalty rewards to attract price-sensitive customers with deeper savings and better benefits.
• Grocery Outlet Closures: Impact on Shoppers The discount grocer is shutting down 36 underperforming locations. Here's what it means for you.
• Home Depot Pros Outpace DIY Shoppers Pro contractors drive growth at Home Depot while homeowners delay major renovation projects due to financing concerns.
• Home Depot's Early Christmas Decor: Shop Now or Wait? Christmas decorations are stocking shelves at Home Depot in September. Here's what early shopping means for your budget…
• IKEA and Xbox Partner on Gaming Furniture Line A Swedish furniture giant and gaming giant just teased a mystery collaboration featuring Xbox-branded home goods.
• Kroger Traffic Drops: What It Means for Your Shopping Kroger prioritizes online orders over in-store service, driving customers to shop elsewhere. Here's what changed.
• Kroger Wellness Tour: September Events and What to Expect Kroger hosts September wellness festivals with free dietitian consultations, product sampling, and fitness activities in select stores.
• Publix Florida BOGO Policies Draw Customer Complaints Shoppers frustrated over stricter BOGO rules in Florida versus other states.
• Publix Removes Express Lane Item Limits Publix eliminates express lane item restrictions, giving shoppers more checkout flexibility and convenience.
• Tariff Refunds Reach Retailers But Shoppers May Miss Out Retailers get billions in tariff relief. Here's why you probably won't see a direct refund or notice the…
• TJ Maxx Parent Speeds Up Store Growth Plan TJX Companies is ramping up store openings, targeting 7,500 locations globally. Here's what that means for shoppers.
• Trump Canada Tariffs: How They Impact Your Wallet 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect. Which products are affected and what shoppers should expect.
• Canada Tariff War Drives Up Prices on Goods 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods are pushing up prices for shoppers. Here's what small retailers are doing…
• Walmart Now Accepts Apple Pay and Digital Wallets Starting August 24, Walmart shoppers can finally use Apple Pay and Google Pay at checkout after years of…
• Walmart Now Delivers Papa Johns Pizza Order pizza with your groceries this fall. Walmart adds Papa Johns to its growing restaurant delivery lineup.
• Walmart Beef Investigation Explained Why the DOJ is scrutinizing major grocers over beef prices and what shoppers should expect.
• Walmart Adds Tap to Pay Contactless Checkout Option Walmart and Sam's Club will allow tap payments with phones, watches, and contactless cards starting August 2026.
• Walmart CEO Commits to Fair Pricing No Personal Data Used Walmart pledges it will never charge customers more based on income, history, or time of day.
• Walmart CEO Defends Pricing Tech Amid Consumer Concerns CEO promises no personalized pricing, but patents suggest capability exists for targeted discounts.
• Walmart Leadership Shift: What It Means for Shoppers A top Walmart executive is leaving. Here's why that matters for your shopping experience.
• Walmart Restructures Fashion and Home Teams Walmart creates new Style unit merging fashion, home and beauty for stronger trend focus.
• Walmart Addresses Price Label Technology Concerns CEO confirms digital shelf labels won't use personal data to charge different prices to different customers.
• Gap Inc. Hires Walmart Executive for Fashion Entertainment Push Gap Inc. brings on Walmart veteran Justin Breton to build its fashiontainment platform with gaming and entertainment strategy.
• Kroger Taps Walmart Executives for Major Leadership Overhaul Kroger's new CEO brings Walmart veterans into top roles as the grocer fights back against rivals gaining market…
• Walmart Expands 30-Minute Delivery to 38 Markets Walmart is bringing ultra-fast 30-minute delivery to 38 cities. Here's what shoppers should know about speed, fees, and…
• Walmart Fall Sale: Timing, Deals, and AI Shopping Tools What to expect from Walmart's October 5-11 fall sale and how it fits into your holiday shopping plan.
• Walmart Now Accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay After years of resistance, Walmart finally supports Apple Pay and Google Pay. Here is what shoppers need to…
• Walmart Launches Dunkin' Delivery Service Walmart shoppers can now order Dunkin' coffee and food for delivery with their grocery purchases, available through the…
• Walmart Q2 Sales Hit Six-Year Low: What It Means for You Walmart's second quarter fell short with weakest sales in six years. Here's what shoppers need to know.
• Walmart Among Northeast's Cheapest Grocery Chains New pricing study reveals Walmart delivers strong value in the Northeast. See where it ranks and save more…
• Walmart Cuts Prices and Launches Meal Delivery Services Walmart expands into meal solutions and temps price cuts on 11,000 items. Here's what it means for your…