Chiquita is one of the world’s largest banana exporters and has made quite a name for itself over the years. A recent shockwave was sent through the community when more than 6,000 workers in Panama lost their main source of income. This unprecedented decision follows weeks of labor unrest, strikes over pension reforms, and mounting financial losses, with Chiquita’s operations in the lush Bocas del ...
19 Classic Items from the 2000s That You’ll Never See in Stores Again
Do you remember when flip phones were the height of cutting-edge technology? Or when low-rise jeans were the coolest fashion fad and Blockbuster was the go-to on a Friday night? The audacious 2000s gave the world everything from technological breakthroughs to pop culture phenomena and questionable fashion choices. But after a few decades, most of the Y2K items that adorned our lives and ...
ICE Raids Target Day Laborers at Home Depot – What It Means for Americans
In the past few weeks, high-profile raids have happened by Federal immigration agents. One of these raids started at the parking lot of a Home Depot in L.A., where day laborers were targeted. The operations happen without warning and have resulted in thousands of undocumented workers being detained. Community members have started protesting, but the raids do not seem to be ceasing, with the ...
Mass Walkout Forces Kroger to Shut Down 4 Stores
Kroger has been one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S. for decades. However, recently, four stores had to be temporarily closed down after employees had sent a clear message to their employers: They would not continue to work in an unsatisfactory environment. This is more than just a union spat; it showcases the power that employees have over the retail space they work in. No ...
Target CEO Offers 10,000 Items Under $5 in Bid to Attract American Buyers
Target is attempting to do something big. Something greater than a holiday sale or a glitzy promotion campaign. Picture going into your local store and finding not just discounts — but full shelves brimming with thousands of products for $5 or less. It's not a promotion campaign; it's a strategy. But why? One might ask, why $5? And will it succeed? Either way, something unusual is happening at ...
Home Goods Giant Files for Bankruptcy as Tariffs Take a Toll
Imagine walking into your favorite home goods store, only to find that it has closed up shop due to bankruptcy. That's not a headline, a wake-up call for At Home, the defunct chain of 260 stores across 40 states, flying high until an apocalyptic storm of raging tariffs and strapped consumer wallets brought it down. What everyone misses: This is not simply bad luck for one firm. It's a canary ...
15 Basic Essentials Now Priced Out of Reach for Most Americans
The American Dream used to promise more than just getting by. It meant stability, dignity, and a shot at upward mobility. But now, even the basics; housing, food, and healthcare, are slipping out of reach. Since 2001, the cost of a minimal standard of living has doubled, while wages haven’t kept up. This list breaks down 15 essentials that many Americans can no longer afford, and why that should ...
Walmart Faces Major MAGA Boycott After Walton Heiress Funds ‘No Kings’ Ad
The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, is facing significant backlash after a “No Kings Day” ad appeared in The New York Times. The ad, funded by Christy Walton, heiress to the Walmart fortune, called on the Americans public to defend democracy and honor alliances, which many interpreted as a criticism of President Donald Trump. This sparked outrage among MAGA supporters, who quickly organized a ...
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