You finally penciled in that lake trip. Maybe a few concerts. Some backyard grilling if the budget stretched. But now? Everything suddenly feels more expensive. And no, it’s not just your imagination. While you were picking out pool floats, Washington was busy cooking up something else…tariffs. The kind that sneak into prices without warning. Nobody really warned you either. But buried in ...
Jobs AI is Slowly Taking Over
It is time to wake up and smell the pixels of a new world run by artificial intelligence. Human distaste for inconvenience has created a system replacing people in their professions. AI is employed in exchange for lower labor costs and higher workload turnarounds. This may seem desirable for those not directly involved, but it will negatively affect the workplace of several professions. If you ...
19 American Brands Struggling to Survive the Tariff War
When import and trade issues happen, tariffs can drive up prices for U.S. businesses. That usually means food, clothes, cars, and tech cost more, so people start delaying big buys, go for cheaper brands, and cut back on spending. Take a look at these 19 American brands that are having tariff problems right now and what it means for your budget. 1. Apple Many Apple items you use, like ...
Retail Giant Dollar General Seeks New Small Biz Partners Amid DEI Retreat
Dollar General has been a reliable store for consumers for decades, and with more than 20,000 stores across states, people have become accustomed to its affordable prices and customer satisfaction. However, the company is opening up a new chapter in American retail, looking for small business partners. This pivot comes in the shadow of the controversial decision to roll back many diversity, ...
West Virginia Becomes First State to Ban Most Artificial Dyes
We all know that processed foods are packed with preservatives and other ingredients that don't do us any favors when it comes to our health, but how often does someone actually do something about it? Well, West Virginia stepped up and decided to ban most artificial dyes, which is a massive step in the right direction. Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2354 into law, prohibiting seven ...
Tariff Wave Wrecks Two Top Retailers—Closures Begin This Month
The retail universe is being disrupted all over again. Years of expansion founded on low prices and rapid shipping are now suddenly facing two giant online retailers battling to hold onto their market share. The abrupt shift in US trade policy put them into a sharp downturn, with spectacular declines in sales and drastic strategic course corrections beginning in May. What went wrong? Why ...
Walmart Imposes New Checkout Rules Again—Shoppers Face Fresh Limits
Walmart has been one of the largest retailers in the world since 1962. Many customers have become comfortable using self-checkout to purchase their items, but Walmart recently introduced new checkout rules. How will this impact shoppers nationwide? Luckily, only the self-checkout lanes will be affected with restrictions on who can use them and how many items can be processed. These changes ...
CVS Triggers Mass Protest as Candy, Shampoo Now Under Lock and Key
Customers at CVS are running into locked cases of candy, shampoo, and even toothpaste, and they’re not happy. Videos showing the struggle to get basic items are going viral. But this isn’t just a corporate move. It’s a desperate response to a wave of organized retail theft sweeping across the country. CVS says it’s not about control, it’s about survival. Theft has exploded, and without ...
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