For 101 years, families have relied on their local grocery store for weekly food shopping, but in dozens of towns, those familiar doors are quietly closing for good. When a century-old supermarket chain is abandoning some states entirely and closing a number of stores, it’s usually a sign of struggle. Traditional regional grocery chains have
On October 29, 1929, America took a hard turn down a very rocky road. That day, known as Black Tuesday, marked the final and most devastating leg of the stock market crash that brought the Roaring Twenties to a screeching halt and ushered in the Great Depression. The numbers from that awful time are staggering.
There may not be much scientific evidence to back up the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but KFC isn’t taking any chances. In September, the quick service chain opened an experimental new restaurant in McKinney, Texas called “Open House.” One thing diners can expect from the test kitchen?
Your phone is now the front door to your money. It holds your banking apps, your two-factor codes, your tap-to-pay cards, and years of photos you’d never want to lose. Most people treat monthly security updates as routine upkeep. You tap install before bed and wake up to a slightly safer device. I cover payments
For decades, Target has been known for a recognizable look that helps its stores stand out wherever they open. Since the retailer opened its first store in 1962 in Roseville, Minnesota, its familiar branding has become closely associated with its physical locations across the U.S. But Target’s newest store is taking a noticeably different approach,
Every new gadget comes with an early-adopter tax. Most years, you pay it in patience rather than dollars. Apple (AAPL) buyers know the routine. A new iPhone lands in September, a few bugs surface in the first two weeks, and a point-one software update cleans up most of them by October. I’ve watched that cycle
Verizon has hit an unexpected snag in its plan to discontinue traditional copper landline phone service in portions of nine states. In August, the carrier submitted an application to the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval of this plan that affects states such as Arizona, South Carolina, and New Jersey. Verizon said that the billions of
Shoppers may want to check their refrigerators and freezers after more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat products were recalled nationwide. Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without federal inspection. They also carry labels with a false U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection
With many of an airline’s business passengers also regularly traveling with their competitors from around the world, the food served aboard is often the main way for a carrier to stand out and be remembered for offering a luxury experience. As the airline is for some also the first introduction to anew country, the in-flight
Verizon has quietly introduced a new phone plan that directly competes with a low-priced offering that T-Mobile recently launched. As Americans look for ways to cut their monthly expenses, T-Mobile rolled out its Super Essentials Saver wireless plan in August, exclusively for Walmart customers. The plan is $25 per line per month (with the autopay