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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens to Shut Down 1,200 Stores: A Glimpse into the Struggles of Drugstore Chains

Walgreens, a well-known drug store chain, is set to close around 1,200 of its locations by 2027. This move is a response to the challenges they're facing from online competitors and a drop in prescription drug payments. In the next year alone, about 500 stores will close, which is a big jump from th

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Oct 14 2024CRIME

Cannabis Crime Ring: Early Plea Deals Lead to Jail Time

Last week, a handful of men involved in a massive cannabis theft ring pleaded guilty in Santa Cruz County. The case, dubbed "Operation Sticky Fingers" by the California Attorney General's Office, saw 24 people charged across nine counties. Over nine months, these individuals were accused of breaking

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Spirit Halloween's Festive Experiment: New Christmas Stores Arrive

This year, Spirit Halloween isn't taking down its signs after October. Instead, the company plans to turn 10 of its stores into "Spirit Christmas" locations. These stores will stay open through the end of the year, hoping to catch holiday shoppers' eyes in the Northeast. Imagine swapping out the fa

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days: Unbeatable Apple Deals Await!

Get ready, tech lovers! Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are here, and they're bringing some incredible Apple discounts. From AirPods to MacBooks and iPads, there's something for everyone. If you've been eyeing the latest Apple gear, now's the time to strike. But why wait? Let’s dive into the best deals

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Target's CEO on Combating Retail Crime: Progress and Plans

Brian Cornell, Target's CEO for a decade, has seen improvements in retail crime management. He admitted that securing essential items isn’t ideal but it keeps stores open. The future holds more of the same – body wash, deodorant, and undergarments will stay behind glass barriers, requiring hand swip

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Exciting New Shops and Eateries Coming to JFK's Terminal 8

Get ready for a big change at New York's JFK Airport! Terminal 8 is set to open 21 new places to shop, eat, and have fun. This is all part of a big plan to make the airport experience better. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is leading this $125 million project. They want to show off th

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Oct 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology: A Retailer's Dilemma

Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, once hailed as a revolutionary solution for cashierless shopping, has become a costly and challenging endeavor for the retailer. Initially expected to transform the retail landscape with its innovative computer vision-based checkout system, the technology has been

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Texas Port Strike: Will Your Holiday Drinks Dry Up?

Imagine planning a festive gathering only to find out that your favorite drinks might not make it in time. That's the reality Texas is facing due to an ongoing port strike, and retailers like Spec's are feeling the heat. They placed orders for thousands of cases of wine and champagne way back in Jun

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Sep 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Living Large on a Budget

Many people think that celebrities are always surrounded by luxury, but the truth is that even the famous need to shop for everyday essentials. From groceries to household items, it's surprising which celebrities are willing to trade in their designer duds for a trip to the supermarket. In this arti

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Sep 28 2024BUSINESS

Getting Your Ghoul Fix Delivered to Your Doorstep

Halloween is just around the corner, and along with the spooky decorations and eerie eeriness, comes the excitement of planning costumes and party arrangements. In a move that's sure to bring smiles to many faces, Uber has teamed up with Spirit Halloween to offer same-day delivery of Halloween costu

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